Providing support for young people and their families

Skills to get ahead

Gain qualifications, learn life skills, discover a joy for learning.

YG is here to support you every step of the way. We offer a relaxed and informal environment that encourages you to take the lead. You’ll find yourself working in groups or one to one, trying new things, setting yourself goals and pushing your boundaries.

Under 16’s

Supporting Young People in Education
At Young Gloucestershire (YG), we work with schools and alternative education providers to support young people who have become disengaged from education.

Whatever the reason, whether it’s linked to mental health, neurodiversity, or behavioural challenges, our Youth Workers provide one to one support to help young people:

* Take steps towards re-engaging in learning
* Build resilience and confidence
* Rediscover the value of education
* Have their voice heard through advocacy

How We Work
The support we offer in education is specifically commissioned, which means referrals cannot be made directly by parents or young people. Instead, referrals come through education professionals.

Our current work in this area includes:
* Transition Chat – Supporting young people at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) post 16
* S19 – For those aged 5 to16, ensuring young people’s voices are heard in the process of re-engaging with education following a S19 referral.
*APST – A pilot multi agency programme supporting young people to succeed in education (ages 5-16)
* Individually commissioned support – Tailored work with young people (ages 5–16) who are not attending school

Referrals
To access this support, a referral must be made by an education provider. This usually happens through:
* TALC (Team Around Locality Cluster)
* An S19 referral
* An Education panel
Read More about TALC
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Over 16’s

Preparing you for the world of work with training, qualification and new skills. Whether you fancy working one to one or as part of a group, if you are 16-25 we have ways to help.

We offer courses:
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* Designed to help build your confidence,
* Provide work experience with local businesses,
* Help improve how you communicate with different people.,
* Volunteering opportunities to help you gain experience
* and gain a qualification

To engage in this programme you need to be 16-25 and unemployed you can refer yourself through our website. There are courses running all year long.

Short courses
* Opportunities to undertake short qualifications
* Develop skills in employability, communication skills or independent living
* Improve your CV

YG offers a relaxed and informal environment that encourages you to take the lead, get stuck in, have real life experiences, try new activities and show yourself just what you are capable of.
Make a Referral

Frequently Asked Questions

Will attending a training programme affect my Job Seekers Allowance?

No, we work closely with the Job Centre and will give you instructions to pass on to your adviser to make sure your benefits are not affected.

When do your programmes start?

We have courses starting all the time so please give us a call to find out the next available start date.

How much will it cost me?

That’s the best thing – all of YG’s services are FREE. We will even pay your bus fare to help you get here every day. Just give us a call to see how we can help.

How do I get a place on one of your programmes?

Click the Access Services button at the top of the page to complete a referral form and a member of staff will be in touch to discuss the most appropriate programme for you.