About Us
Transition2 offers wrap-around support for young people with SEND (18–25), preparing them for adulthood through tailored vocational learning programmes, supported internships, sustainable employment services, and pastoral support. Our programmes build confidence, independence, and life skills, with wellbeing activities and travel training to promote engagement in work, community, and daily life.
Case Study
From Learner to Volunteer To 'Journey to Work' Graduate to Colleague - Maddy's Journey
Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre
Transition2 is based at the Post-16 Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre, located right in the heart of Derby’s Student Quarter. This contemporary and dynamic, multi-sector venue brings together education, enterprise, and commercial business all under one roof. The ground floor features:
- a fully-functioning ‘Glow & Grow’ training café open to the public;
- Careers, Information, Advice & Guidance Team;
- Travel Training Hub;
- Parent Carer Forum;
- Health services;
- Meeting and event spaces along with a movement studio, creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for young people and their parents/carers transitioning into adulthood.
Case Study
From Learner to Volunteer to 'Journey to Work' Graduate to Colleague - Maddy's Journey
Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre
Transition2 is based at the Post-16 Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre, located right in the heart of Derby’s Student Quarter. This contemporary and dynamic, multi-sector venue brings together education, enterprise, and commercial business all under one roof. The ground floor features:
- a fully-functioning ‘Glow & Grow’ training café open to the public;
- Careers, Information, Advice & Guidance Team;
- Travel Training Hub;
- Parent Carer Forum;
- Health services;
- Meeting and event spaces along with a movement studio, creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for young people and their parents/carers transitioning into adulthood.