Update from Services for Young People
Our Access Points are fully open for in-person and virtual booked appointments where young people can receive support on a range of needs including Careers Guidance, Sexual Health Services and support in accessing our projects.
Some services and projects are highlighted below, and full details of all our projects can be found by visiting our website.
Looking ahead and planning for the future
In addition to our usual Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance, delivered in schools and through our Access Points, we are providing more intensive support for young people who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET). Our Pathways to Success programme delivers individual tailored support alongside a range of interactive workshops, which equips young people with the skills to develop their CVs and hone their interview skills. In doing so, the programme supports young people with identifying their future options, raising their aspirations and enhancing their employability. Contact us if you know of a young person who would benefit from this extra support.
Supporting young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing
Young people who are experiencing low mood may benefit from our Emotional Wellbeing Project which focuses on the Five Ways to Wellbeing, a framework for young people to explore how simple lifestyle changes can improve their emotional wellbeing. Similarly, the Supporting You Project supports young people who are struggling with feelings of worry or anxiety. Delivered within a supportive group work setting, young people learn how to apply a range of CBT techniques to their everyday lives, increasing confidence, self-esteem and developing their resilience to support their long-term wellbeing.
Supporting young people with mild to moderate learning difficulties
Our projects for young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities enable young people to access a safe space, participate in activities, workshops and interact with others, developing their communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills, as well as having a focus on developing skills to support independent living.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)
DofE is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from, you just need to be ready to jump into the best time of your life! SfYP support schools across Hertfordshire in delivering the Award but we are increasingly aware that not all young people can access the award through their schools as places can be limited and for some school’s they are not in the position to offer this opportunity. Therefore, from September young people are welcome to access the Award at one of our Young People’s Centres and we would be happy to hear from you if you know of a young person who would value this opportunity.
How to refer a young person to Services for Young People
If you wish to refer a young person to a project or programme please click here. Your online referral will go to our referral Hub at County Hall and be allocated through the appropriate team manager to the SfYP project/service best placed to meet your needs.