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What We Do

Our vision is delivered through three strands of work: Open Access Youth Work; Targeted Youth Work; Alternative Learning Provision; and Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support.

Open Access Youth Work

A universal offer to young people across the county, enabling them to access a youth work curriculum that develops skills and increases involvement within their communities.

Targeted Youth Work

This is the work we do with vulnerable young people, who have specific needs or characteristics requiring a focused response.  We identify and support young people, finding ways to strengthen their resilience and ability to bring about positive change.  

Alternative Learning Provision and Enterprise

Our targeted or focused programmes, often for young people for whom mainstream education isn’t working.  Through working with us, young people can gain skills and accreditation to develop their economic and social wellbeing and future employability. 

Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Delivered by us in partnership with the NHS, offering much-needed help to young people aged 5-18 with things like low-mood, anxiety and stress.  Our specialist practitioners work in both community and education contexts. 

    Published: 25th June, 2018

    Updated: 21st January, 2021

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    Young Somerset is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales.
    Company No: 3363009. Charity No: 1070693

    Registered office: Young Somerset, Unit 2 Suprema Estate, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9BF