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Summer programme gets underway

We are delighted to welcome the young people taking part in our summer programme.

Our summer programme runs until 23rd August and aims to help young people make the transition from school to college.

The six-week gap between leaving school and continuing in education can seem daunting and result in anxiety when it comes to starting a different educational setting in September. By taking part in our programme, we find the young people handle the anxiety of change better and meet some new friends.

When they attend our summer programme they get to undertake a variety of different activities. These activities range from woodwork in The Accessible Workshop, cooking, drama, music, sports and games.

Here are some lovely photos of our summer programme members taking part in a cookery session and completing projects at The Accessible Workshop.

 

We would like to say a big thank you to Heart of Bucks and their Young Futures Fund for making this programme possible.

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Talkback is a registered charity in England and Wales 1093732 and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 04279266
Our registered address is Talkback-UK Ltd, Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5AH 01494 434448

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Talkback Central

Talkback Central is a unique and innovative offer, designed to specifically cater for young adults who feel they are better suited to learning away from the traditional college environment.

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18 onwards:
Adult Social Care Funded Provision

Amongst other services, we provide:

  • Personal development and social skills
  • Independent living, including cooking and general household tasks
  • Practical skills, including woodworking and other trade-based activities
  • Travel and money management training
  • Relationship development and creating social networks
  • Sports and wellbeing, including mindfulness, healthy eating and managing anxiety
  • The Performing Arts – drama, dance, music and arts.
  • Employment – full time and supported
  • Art Therapy
  • Social friendship groups

16-25 years old:
Education Provider

Amongst other services, we provide:

  • Education support to individuals in colleges including Bucks College Group, Berkshire College of Agriculture and Reading College
  • Individual Learning Packages based on an individual’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes
  • Bespoke, community life skills education support packages
  • Creative opportunities using expressive arts, creative media and a variety of social groups
  • Relationship guidance and help building social networks
  • Life skills training to move towards independent living
  • Travel training
  • Employability skills building
  • Work experience and Supported Internship opportunities

Up to 18 years old:
Transitions work

Amongst other services, we:

  • Provide individual and group transition programmes to help people move from school to college and minimise anxiety
  • Provide information, advice and guidance to mainstream schools with a SEN department, and to specialist schools for secondary ages
  • Offer bespoke Travel Training packages for schools
  • Help co-create sport-based partnerships
  • Run parent and carer information events