SWRAC - Thrive Programme

The Thrive programme aims to help young adults with learning difficulties, special educational needs or low-level mental health worries, prepare for independence through life-skills, learning and challenges. This unique programme for young adults provides a combination of informal education and constructive activities to help individuals thrive in life, prepare for adulthood and head towards independent living. The informal education units will cover skills needed to manage in today’s society. Skills, ranging from basic meal preparation, Universal Credit accounts, accessing medical services through to nutrition and utility management, to help prepare learners to cope with the challenges of everyday life.

The activity programme is designed to help develop social skills and confidence through the use of social group interactions, development of appropriate relationships and understanding of social norms. Activities such as travel training and interview skills help with accessing future employment opportunities.

The Thrive programme is also available to those who don’t currently have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

Audience: Learning disability,Additional support needs e.g. learning /physical disability, mental health, autism,Mental health

Keywords: Education, Build self-confidence