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Neurodiverse young people hone valuable life skills

The Life Programme sees students with additional needs building their resilience and self-esteem while developing practical skills to support themselves.
TCES student Bailey is among those developing workplace skills in a safe environment at the Life Programme’s Hub café
TCES student Bailey is among those developing workplace skills in a safe environment at the Life Programme’s Hub café

PROJECT

The Life Programme

PURPOSE

To give children and young people with additional needs opportunities to demonstrate their talents and build self-esteem

FUNDING

The Life Programme is funded by social enterprise The Complete Education Solution, including £100,000 investment in The Hub café

BACKGROUND

The Complete Education Solution (TCES) runs two special schools in London for pupils aged seven to 19 with an education, health and care plan. Pupils typically have social, emotional and mental health needs and may have autism and associated conditions. TCES also delivers a range of services in the community and online, including home learning for children and young people aged five to 25 who are physically unable to attend school.

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