BeConnected

A leisure and well-being service providing activities and events to encourage connection, healthy lifestyles and social confidence for young people aged 18-24 years with SEND.

What Is It?

BeConnected is a social integration and well-being initiative designed to support young people aged 18–25 with SEND not in full-time education, focusing on their personal growth, confidence and community engagement. BeConnected provide structured weekly sessions that promote social interaction, emotional support and both physical and mental well-being. Our goal is to deliver affordable, high-quality sessions, led by qualified and experienced practitioners, skilled in facilitating a wide range of exercise, therapeutic and self-management group activities.

Who's it For?

Young people aged 18-25yrs with SEND

How to apply?

For more information, apply here:

Key Details

Sessions: Weekly, 3-hour sessions at Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre

Cost: £15 per session payable in advance online via the payment links below or by debit card in person

When?

Emotional Well-Being Group

Thursday Mornings (10:00 – 13:00) or Afternoons (12:00 – 15:00)

‘Walk & Talk’ sessions promoting social confidence and community engagement
Thrive Approach and therapeutic classes focused on sharing and developing self-management strategies
Opportunities to socialise over lunch in our onsite Glow & Grow Training Café
Option for regular members to pay online in advance
Invitations to termly, evening social events based on the interests and needs of our young people

Physical Well-Being Group

Thursday Afternoons (12:00 – 15:00)

Yoga, Boxercise, and Movement classes in our new Well-Being Studio
Free healthy snacks and refreshments
Opportunities to socialise over lunch in our onsite Glow & Grow Training Café
Invitations to termly, evening social events based on the interests and needs of our young people
Option for regular members to pay online in advance