Safe and Sound’s BETA (Bravery Excellence Training and Adventure) programme supports learners that require a personalised approach to learning, including those with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) or accessing SEN support. They have an opportunity to explore areas of development and their personal strengths, training, support and mentoring. Alternative provision in education has been expanded beyond academic achievements to practical courses and life skills.

We can provide one-to-one life skills mentoring that can be short or long-term depending on the needs of the student referred and the intended outcomes of the referrer. We will progress young people through varying life skills challenges that contribute to a lasting change in their lives in relation to education. This includes supporting students through transition phases.

Staff can enthuse and engage students to re-engage with their education offer as well as building confidence in managing a variety of life skills and challenges.

Our provision provides mentoring for both primary and secondary school students, and we adapt our programme to suit the needs of the young person. Our youth mentors are experienced in supporting young people from age 8 upwards and those with SEND.

There is the opportunity for a referrer to refer more than one student to work with one member of staff, creating a very discrete small group opportunity.  This would support relationship building and teamwork but would be additional to one-to-one work.

We can work with students at our hub space at Cotton Lane in the afternoon, remotely or online in a safe space.

They have an opportunity to explore areas of development and their personal strengths, training, support and access to universal services and mentoring.

There are seven stages to the programme. Each of the seven stages recognise learners’ progress in curriculum areas that are important for success in adult life – they are usually about being able to do things, rather than about a significant body of knowledge. They do not have to be done in any order and can be flexible in their delivery approach.

Stage Four

Culture Rich

• Power in Music & Lyrics
• Power in Poetry
• Power in Art
• Power in Film
• Museum and History
• Taste and Culture
• Reward

Stage Seven

Leadership

• Working in a Team
• Decision Making
• Handling Conflict
• Choices and Consequences
• Influences and Communication
• Community Project
• Reward

Learners work through their stages and collect evidence of their achievements. Each learner has an individual Life skills BETA learner registration. This registration lasts for 12 months, during which time the learner can complete as many stages as agreed. The registration includes certification opportunities alongside progress updates. Learner registrations can be extended for as many years as required.

Real challenges, opportunities & growth.

For some students we will also offer opportunities to gain external accredited qualifications in; Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, First aid, Safeguarding.

We understand that not all students have the same goals or the same ways of learning: By allowing students to work at their own pace and move on to new material once a concept has been mastered, students are able to stay focused and learn more than in classrooms where instruction is not taught at the appropriate pace for the student and thus he or she becomes disengaged.

To refer into this programme, please complete the below referral form and send it to [email protected]