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Counting the Cost of Care

A recent Freedom of Information request, sent by the BBC to 151 councils across the UK, has revealed that the amount that disabled and vulnerable

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September 6, 2021 No Comments
Sports Week

Sports Week – The Highlights

Practical Living Group – Football Fanatics The Premier League Season has started and to celebrate, the Practical Living Group showcased their skills football skills. The

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August 24, 2021 No Comments
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A Future Full of Opportunity

Barriers & Discrimination A recent survey of 500 employers, conducted by the Leonard Cheshire Charity, found that 40% of hiring managers saw their ability to

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August 13, 2021 No Comments
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The Power of Dance

The Power of Dance We have discovered the power of dance and music to get our members moving, having fun, and learning new skills.  During

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July 26, 2021 No Comments
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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

Introducing

The Post-16 Specialist Provison

With over 25 years of experience, Talkback offers a nurturing, flexible alternative to other traditional education settings, designed specifically for young people with an EHCP, aged 16-25, who are autistic or have a learning disability.

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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