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.
At Talkback, we understand that every young person has unique needs and aspirations.
Our Learning Programme is designed to meet these individual requirements, ensuring they are equipped to transition smoothly into adulthood. To find out more, just open up the sections below
Nurturing a Safe and Positive Learning Environment
We believe that a supportive and encouraging environment is crucial for personal growth. At Talkback, we provide a safe space where young individuals can discover and develop their skills and talents. Our dedicated team offers the right level of support, fostering a positive atmosphere that encourages exploration and learning.
Preparing for a Healthy and Meaningful Future
Our focus is on preparing each person for a bright, healthy, and meaningful future. We have a track record of achieving significant milestones, including successful Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. Many of our participants have gone on to secure employment, as well as take on valuable volunteering roles within the community
Lifelong Learning Academy
At Talkback, we are committed to creating a lifelong learning environment. Our approach ensures that learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door but continues throughout life. We aim to instil a love for learning and a drive for personal and professional development in every individual we support. Talkback Central is focused on turning aspirations into achievements and paving the way for a fulfilling future. Welcome to a place where potential is realised, and dreams are made possible.
Our provision
Personalised and tailored for you
No matter where a young person currently finds themself on their own life journey, we offer programmes designed to support them. Talkback Central has four distinct parts. Young people can join us at any stage, and we will work with them to create the right journey for them. So, whether they are beginning their post–school education, looking to find employment, or anything in between, we can cater for all needs.
Engage
Entry Requirements:
NEET young people from BCG IGNITE programme or direct from Bucks NEET Team.
Package:
Bespoke package to enable NEET young people to reengage and move on to education or employment.
Progression:
Equip / Equip plus / Employability.
Equip Plus
Entry Requirements:
Entry 1 to Level 1. Specifically designed for those seeking a more tailored way of learning.
Package:
Includes life skills, Maths & English qualifications and work experience opportunities.
Progression:
Mainstream Education /Employability / Social Care.
Equip
Entry Requirements:
Entry 1 to Level 3. For students accessing qualifications at BCG, BCA, Sixth forms and out of county colleges.
Package:
Includes life and social/communication skills, travel training and work experience.
Progression:
Mainstream Education / Equip Plus / Employability
Employment
Entry Requirements:
Higher Entry 3 / level 1 or above. Supported Internships.
Package:
Volunteer placements, work experience, employability skills, travel training, English and Maths, and Pre and Full Supported Internships.
Progression:
Long term voluntary placement / paid employment.
A unique, supportive setting
Our programme is designed to prepare each person for a bright, healthy and happy future. We offer the following:
Life-long Qualifications
- English
- Maths
- Woodworking Skills
- Catering Skills
- Retail Skills
- Woodwork Skills
Life Skills (preparing for adulthood)
- Travel training
- Social/ relationships
- Money management
- Health +& Well being
- Independent living
- Youth club
- Relationship Skills
- Self-esteem and awareness
Getting Work Ready
- Office skills
- Customer service
- Health and safety
- Workplace visits
- Understanding work policies
- Working with others
Transitions to Work
- Foundation work skills
- CV preparation
- Interview skills
- Supported internships
- Volunteer roles
- Workplace visit
- Employer relationship
Work Experience
- Retail
- Library
- Woodwork
- Hospitality
- Horticulture
- Office work
- Customer Service
The Talkback Central Philosophy
Our work is all based on a student’s personal needs as well as their health and care plan outcomes. Our alternative provision is for 16–25-year-olds who hold an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and who do not want to remain in a traditional education setting. In addition to life skills, we look for work experience placements, one day a week for those whose EHCP’s allow.
We help our young people transition from school to adulthood through volunteer work, paid employment or further development programmes with us. We work together with the young adult, their family and other professionals to create an individual programme for every single person.
We have four key parts at the heart of our philosophy.
A safe place
Supportive
Belonging
Possibilities
We are driven to overcome the barriers faced by autistic individuals and people with a learning disability. We want them to embrace new opportunities, lead fulfilling and healthy lives, work and contribute to the community
Our employability and work experience groups
We put a huge amount of emphasis into helping members be ready for any sort of work, be it voluntary or paid, as well as helping them engage with community groups to enhance their lives.
Our work experience scheme gets you a head start into the career of your choice. Tell us what you’re interested in and we’ll find you a great opportunity, help you connect with your colleagues and get you ready for a job you’ll thrive in. At the end of each day young adults complete a work experience pack to reflect on what’s been learned through exposure to professional environments.
Our employment pathway
Personalised for you
The Talkback Central Brochure
For the full details of our programme please download the brochure. You will find examples of work experience opportunities, as well as all the details on the full range of relationship and life skills groups will offer.
