Connect. Explore.
Thrive.
Paperplane is an Isle of Wight SEND hub, connecting young people and families with Life Guides, Local Offer information and opportunities to prepare for adult life.
Our mission
Our mission is to connect young people with the skills, information and opportunities they need to thrive in life, beyond school.
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How we help
Paperplane Lifeskills CIC is a community focused organisation supporting parents and young people on the Isle of Wight, providing lifeguides, local offer links, templates and insights that are free to access, to help make the transition into adult life clearer, easier and more manageable.
As we grow we will offer workshops, 1:1 support, aswell as talks and training to a variety of providers.
Linking everyone in the community and helping young people build confidence and skills.
Life guides
Life guides on a range of themes to help you explore areas of independence. Communication, homeskills, travel, money, health and relationships.
Our Services
Check out our services here, packages available to Parents, Carers and Young People.
Talks & Training
Workshops
1 on 1 support
Our Impact
“Our mission is to empower teenagers and young adults with learning needs on the Isle of Wight to develop essential life skills, build confidence, and lead more independent, fulfilling lives within their community.”
Measuring impact is key for our funders, families, and our own planning. Paperplane Foundation focuses on young people with learning needs, life skills, and confidence, we track both qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
How to use our life guides
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Our Insights
Our latest news about funded offers, news, updates and success stories shared here!
Looking for support on-the-go?
Download Our Toolkit
A range of useful printable templates to help you become organised and prepared for each lifeguide.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your question is not answered here, please contact us, we would love to hear your story and help you on your journey!
Paperplanes Lifeguides are free for anyone to access on the website, if you would like more bespoke support contact us to find out if we have any funded offers, for 1:1 support information, 1:1 virtual appointment, 1:1 support in the community i.e travel training, upcoming workshops and talks nearby.
If you are between the ages of 13-25 and have an EHCP we are able to support you.
Young adults between 25-30 may also be able to access support through adult social care.
Please contact us though and we will see what we can do!
We are based on the Isle of Wight, and know the area well. We hope to expand Paperplane to support other areas in the future.
Still have questions?
We want to answer your questions big or small, we are a new service and want to understand your needs as a parent, carer or
young person, contact us here;