Local Offer

Discover what the Isle of Wight has to offer for young people with SEN, local education, health, resources, specialists and activities near you to enrich your life.

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Support & Advice

AIM 2

adult Autism and ADHD Support Service! Peer support, 1-1 support , community wellbeing activities, based in Newport with links to Autism Hampshire
Short breaks

Beaulieu House respite and children's home

Beaulieu Respite supports Isle of Wight disabled children and their families through making their lives that bit nicer at Beaulieu House in Newport. Beaulieu House is THE ONLY DISABLED CHILDREN’S OVERNIGHT RESPITE CENTRE ON THE ISLAND.
Preparing for Adulthood

Haylands Farm

Haylands Farm is a dedicated, community-focused charity located in Ryde, United Kingdom. This non-profit organization offers a welcoming atmosphere where people with learning disabilities can gain valuable work experience and engage in meaningful activities
Health

IOW Talking Therapies NHS

We are a team of trained psychological practitioners and therapists offering a wide range of skills to help those experiencing common mental health problems. We offer a variety of different therapy options with flexible appointment times.A free service for over 16's , self referral form
Support & Advice

Tidal Family Support

We are a multi-award winning community based, not for profit, child-focused charity that works with families who are directly impacted by separation or divorce.
Specialists

IOWNLP

Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is a fascinating approach that explores the connection between our thoughts, emotions, body sensations, language and behaviours. 1-2-1 coaching, group work etc
Preparing for Adulthood

John's Club

A charity for people with learning or physical disabilities, organising social events, life skills and more
Health

Physical health services

A range of services including adult speech and language, COPD, occupational therapy, sexual health services, and more
Health

CAMHS

Emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children and teenagers
Health

NHS disability services

Supporting people over 18 with learning disabilities , working with the young person and their family
Specialists

Island Therapy

Independent counsellor BACP psychodynamic therapist, art and play therapy and work with autistic clients
Support & Advice

Family Centres

offer information, advice and support to families on the Isle of Wight who are expecting a baby or with children aged 0-19 years (25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities)
Support & Advice

Better Days Cafe Inclusion Hub

A friendly cafe and inclusion hub, offering mental health drop ins and signposting to services, aswell as workshops for teens and adults
Education

Foundation Learning

For young people needing Entry level or Level 1 courses, offering a one year course where students can explore vocational tasters.
Education

CECAMM

A specialist engineering centre based in Whippingham and part of the IOW College. Courses in Engineering and welding
Education

Isle of Wight College

Further and Higher Education College offering a wide range of courses, animal care, engineering, hospitality, business studies and more..
Education

HTP

HTP apprenticeship College, based in Newport, IOW, offering a range of apprenticeships Health care, sport and fitness, hospitality etc ..
Health

The Stonelands Project

to see young people who have become disengaged or struggling with things to rediscover hope and purpose through agricultural work, one on one time and mentoring. We are a Christian organisation and our faith and love for God are central to everything we do.
Support & Advice

Breakout Youth

We offer a confidential support for young people aged 11 to 25, who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or unsure of their sexuality or gender identity; across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Support & Advice

Mountbatten Wednesday Club

designed to combat social isolation and foster connection for young adults living with life-limiting illnesses.
Preparing for Adulthood

Vectis Radio

Vectis Radio 4Ps project, an award winning free course run by Vectis Radio CIC since 2013 which aims to help young people on the Island to build their confidence and improve their communication skills which will result in greater life chances. Through learning the key areas of radio communication skills will be gained and confidence will be boosted.
Preparing for Adulthood

Socialising Buddies

Our aim is to support individuals to make new friends and meet new people, develop choice making skills, develop self-esteem and social skills, independence skills and visit new places.
Activities

The Way Forward Programme

Way Forward Provides day, evening and weekend support services for any individual customers and their parents and carers. Our Day Centre is open 5 days a week / respite available
Health

The Wave Project

Supporting young peoples mental health through surf therapy
Education

Platform One

Creative education setting for commercial music and sustainable fashion, with a Rock school and Saturday clubs for under 16's
Short breaks

Island Riding Centre

A riding centre offering accessible riding and on site accessible accommodation, working with RDA to provide accessable equipment
Education

Forest Edge School

is an independent specialist provider of education on the Isle of Wight, for children aged from 11-14 who have a range of severe or complex needs arising from life trauma, Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), attachment disorder or a phobia of education.
Preparing for Adulthood

Care in the garden

We offer supported work placements in the field of horticulture, floristry and woodwork. Offering gardening based work experience placements and training to people with extra support needs
Education

UKSA

Sailing academy, teaching courses from dingy sailing to superyacht cadetship and deckhand training. Holiday clubs and support for EHCP students
Activities

New Carnival

Carnival workshops for schools, training and support in carnival skills, annual carnival event.
Activities

Brave Island

Creative network for young people on the island offering funding and experiences for young people in the creative industries eg, photography workshops, Zine projects and more..
Specialists

Talking Tomorrows

Independent speech and language therapy, specialising in helping teenagers and young people develop their potential in communication and language skills
Education

Lion Heart School

Specialist Referral Unit provision based in Newport
Education

Medina House School

Specialist provision : Primary, based in Newport, Isle of Wight
Education

St George's School

Specialist provision secondary school and sixthform
Education

St Catherine's School

Specialist Speech and language school based in Ventnor cohort from Y4- Post 19
Education

Adult Community Learning

Learning opportunities for anyone aged 19 years or above. Opportunities are provided in local community venues, in a range of skills eg, Dyslexia testing, computer skills, Maths and English, Careers
Health

Ability Dogs 4 Young People

Training assistance dogs for young people and children on the Isle of Wight with physical and mental disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, diabetes and epilepsy.
Education

Flying Start Isle of Wight

Helping you plan the next steps in your education or training. Southern University network helps bring higher education to all.
Preparing for Adulthood

The Holt

We offer essential life and work skills training alongside a social and enterprise programme. We cater for adults and young people from 11 years up.…
Health

Bodster CIC

We run sessions for people aged 4 years and over. It helps regain confidence in their lives through interactions with our ponies on the ground.…