News from Services for Young People
Free February half term activities at Hudnall Park for young people with SEND
During the February 2026 half term holidays Services for Young People (SfYP) is offering free outdoor activities for young people aged 13-19 with SEND, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
The activities are designed to inspire and empower young people while developing their social, emotional and physical skills in a safe and supportive environment. Young people can learn archery and compete in fun games, work as a team to complete the low ropes or challenge course, enjoy the thrill of the high-level zip line and explore nature in the beautiful woodlands.
Services for Young People enables young people to achieve their aspirations
SfYP offers a range of employability programmes which include work experience opportunities to help young people make a successful transition into adulthood. SfYP practitioners work with young people who are not in education, employment or training, giving them all the support they need to fully engage in the programmes and then use the knowledge, skills and confidence they gain to secure paid employment that’s right for them.
In 2025, SfYP worked with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and the sustainable energy and facilities management company Equans, to provide two week-long work experience and training programmes for 11 young people. The practical experience and qualifications they gained enabled them to confidently apply for jobs in the construction industry.
SfYP Supported Internship Project Officer wins national award
SfYP Supported Internship Project Officer, Carly Knowler, won the 2025 British Association of Supported Employment (BASE) Learner of the Year Award. The BASE Supported Employment Awards highlight the best practice taking place across Great Britain to enrich the lives of disabled, neurodivergent and disadvantaged people through high quality employment.
Supported Internships are for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs who want to work but need support to do so. Carly works with parents and young people, professionals who work with young people and employers by hosting Q&A sessions and the SEND Employment Forum, as well as offering one-to-one information, advice and support. She also coordinates the placement of interns at Hertfordshire County Council.