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Support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND):

Youth work projects for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Services for Young People runs projects across Hertfordshire specifically for young people with SEND

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Services for Young People runs youth work projects specifically for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in all districts of Hertfordshire.

Professionals who work with young people and parents/carers can refer a young person to one of these projects here: Make a referral

Please click on the links below for full details of our projects for young people with SEND.

Broxbourne Focus Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

The Focus Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Broxbourne district, or to join our Focus Youth Project, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Broxbourne Focus Project for young adults aged 18-25 with SEND

The Focus Project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

Young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time. 

For more information about Services for Young People in the Broxbourne district, or to join our Focus Youth Project, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Broxbourne Youth Council for young people with SEND

This project provides young people aged 11 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues that are important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

If you have any questions about our support for young people in the Broxbourne district or would like to join the Broxbourne Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Dacorum Creative Spark Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

Creative Spark Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Dacorum district, or to join the Creative Spark Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Dacorum Creative Spark Project for young adults aged 18-25 with SEND

This project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

Young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time. 

For more information about Services for Young People in the Dacorum district, or to join the Creative Spark Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Dacorum Youth Council for young people with SEND

This project provides young people aged 11 to 17 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Dacorum district, or to join the Dacorum Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

East Herts M&M Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

The Services for Young People M&M Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the East Herts district, or to join the M&M Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

East Herts Youth Council for young people with SEND

This project provides young people aged 11 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues that are important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

For more information about Services for Young People in the East Herts district, or to join the East Herts Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Fantastic Watford Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

The Fantastic Watford Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Watford district, or to join the Fantastic Watford Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Watford Starburst Project for young adults aged 18-25 with SEND

This project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

Young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time. 

For more information about Services for Young People in the Watford district, or to join the Starburst Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Watford Youth Council for young adults with SEND

This project provides young adults aged 18 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

If you have any questions about our support for young people in the Watford district or would like to join the Watford Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Hertsmere project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

The Hertsmere project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Hertsmere district, or to join our Hertsmere project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Hertsmere Youth Council for young adults with SEND

This project provides young adults aged 18 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues important to them as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

If you have any questions about our support for young people in the Hertsmere district or would like to join the Hertsmere Youth Council for young adults with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

North Herts Project for home educated young people aged 12-15 with SEND

The North Herts Project is designed for home educated young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 12 to 15, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the North Herts district, or to join the North Herts Project for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

North Herts Youth Council for young adults aged 18 to 25 with SEND

This project provides young adults aged 18 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

For more information about Services for Young People in the North Herts district, or to join the North Herts Youth Council for young adults with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

St Albans Creative Spark Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

Creative Spark Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the St Albans district, or to join the Creative Spark Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

St Albans Creative Spark Project for young adults aged 18-25 with SEND

Creative Spark Project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

Young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time. 

For more information about Services for Young People in the St Albans district, or to join the Creative Spark Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

St Albans Youth Council for young people with SEND

This project provides young people aged 11 to 17 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

For more information about Services for Young People in the St Albans district, or to join the St Albans Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Stevenage Megamix Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

The Megamix Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Stevenage district, or to join the Megamix Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Stevenage Youth Council for young people with SEND

This project provides young people aged 11 to 17 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues important to them as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Stevenage district, or to join the Stevenage Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Three Rivers Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

The Three Rivers Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Three Rivers district, or to join the Three Rivers Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Three Rivers Youth Council for young people with SEND

This project provides young people aged 11 to 17 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

If you have any questions about our support for young people in the Three Rivers district or would like to join the Three Rivers Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Welwyn Hatfield Breakout Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND

The Breakout Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

The project runs every week during term time.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Welwyn Hatfield district, or to join the Breakout Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council for young people with SEND

This project provides young people aged 11 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

For more information about Services for Young People in the Welwyn Hatfield district, or to join the Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

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