Educate
Educate
If you are a young person leaving school and looking for a nurturing, tailored environment, with smaller group sizes, then Educate is a great option.
Focus Areas
- Life Skills: Money management, social development, anxiety management, communication, and travel training.
Qualifications: Functional Skills in English and Maths (Entry Level 1 to Level 2). Access to Higher Education where appropriate.
Work Readiness: Build confidence for employment, through a unique work experience programme. We cover a number of sectors to give you the chance to try different employment options.
Key Outcomes
Improved independence through practical life skills.
Enhanced communication and social confidence.
Recognised qualifications in English and Maths to support further education or training.
Increased confidence and readiness to enter the workplace.
Broader understanding of career options through hands-on experience.
Reduced anxiety and better ability to manage change.
I have enjoyed travel training and cooking. I have found growth in myself and have developed confidence
A Talkback member
Our five educational routes
At Talkback, we have five educational routes to ensure we meet every person’s needs and aspirations
Route to
Personal Development
Independence
Volunteering
Employment
Internships
Educate
Each of our routes has different elements, but the following is a flavour of what our range of groups cover.
Personal Social
Development Group
The aim of these sessions is to develop confidence and self-esteem, teaching the student to value who they are and what they can do. One term will cover our Relationship Course.
Independent Living
Group
Students will build skills for independent living, including how to do laundry, cook meals, and shop for food. They’ll also complete household tasks and explore future housing options.
Employability
Skills
The students will have access to careers advice. They will discuss employment options, create their own CV, learn about interviews and the world of work, as well as visit an employer.
Work Experience in a
Voluntary Placement
Students will be supported in charity shops, libraries, care homes, animal care, and a wide range of other placements, introducing them to the world of work.
Travel
Training
Students explore their local area and practise road safety. They’ll choose a personal travel goal, then work towards it, building confidence to complete the journey independently.
Work Experience
for Employment
Students will experience two different placements, with options from Retail, Horticulture, Hospitality & Catering, The Accessible Workshop, Care Homes, Animal Care.
Employer
Partnerships
We have work opportunities at over 15 employers, including Sainsburys, Braywick Plant Nurseries, and a variety of professional businesses, farms and retail outlets.
Functional Skills in
Maths and English
We provide the academic support to enable every young person to maximise their potential, developing skills in English and Maths.
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The Accessible Workshop
The Accessible Workshop offers a comprehensive range of woodworking and practical skills designed to empower individuals. Participants not only learn how to plan and manage projects but also gain the knowledge needed to market and sell their finished items. From basic home safety awareness to repairing, creating, up-cycling, and developing valuable employment skills, The Accessible Workshop provides clear and achievable progression pathways.Â
Each person works from clear, structured plans on commissioned and bespoke projects. We also offer the opportunity to gain qualifications through NOCN accredited courses, ranging from Entry Level 3 to Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery.
Participants gain a wide range of skills including:
1.
Basic woodworking and DIY skills that can be applied in everyday life.
2.
Confidence to tackle a wide range of DIY tasks.
3.
Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools.
4.
Knowledge of up-cycling and how to turn unwanted items into valuable products.
5.
Skills in budgeting, marketing, and selling products.
6.
The ability to plan, execute, and complete projects for home and garden use.
7.
Hands-on experience with advanced power tools and machinery.
The Accessible Workshop feels like home. I love working with other members of the group to create amazing things.
A Talkback member
Explore the programme
The Talkback Post 16 Specialist Provision is made up of three distinct parts.
You can explore these parts using the links below, as well as find out more about how to join and the process.
Our Post 16 Specialist Provision Brochure
If you’d prefer to explore the Talkback Post 16 Specialist Provision programme in your own time, you can download our brochure to read at your leisure.
It covers all the key information featured on this page, along with helpful insights into how we support young people to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.
Find out more
If you’d like to discuss our Post 16 Specialist Provision then please just get in touch.
