Provision · Local Authority
NEETs & Life Skills Programme
Re-engagement, life skills and post-16 routing for young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET.
Who it's for
Young people aged 14–19 who are not in education, employment or training, or who are at high risk of disengaging at the KS4 / post-16 transition.
How it works
A practical, relational programme that meets young people where they are. We rebuild a workable weekly routine, reintroduce structured learning in small steps, and work in parallel on the life-skills foundations — communication, money, travel, time, self-management — that determine whether a post-16 destination actually sticks. Delivered 1:1 in the home, in community settings, or online.
What the placement looks like
- 01
Re-engage
Low-demand relational sessions to rebuild trust and a workable routine. No targets in week one.
- 02
Rebuild
Functional English / maths and life-skills modules introduced gradually, paced to capacity.
- 03
Route
Joint planning into college, apprenticeship, supported internship or training — alongside our CEIAG service where useful.
- 04
Bridge
Continued contact through the first half-term of the new destination to reduce drop-out risk.
Outcomes we work towards
- A predictable weekly engagement pattern with a named adult
- Functional English and maths progress where appropriate
- Practical life-skills capability evidenced over time
- A realistic, written route into education, training or employment
Evidence we share with commissioners
- Weekly engagement and attendance log
- Life-skills capability tracker
- Functional skills progress notes
- Written destination plan with named contacts
When this isn't the right fit
Young people whose primary need is acute mental health crisis or active safeguarding intervention — we will signpost and, where appropriate, hold a place open.
Related provision
1:1 Alternative Provision
Bespoke one-to-one provision for young people who cannot access mainstream school.
EOTAS Packages
Coordinated Education Otherwise Than At School packages aligned to Section F of the EHCP.
EBSA Support
Trauma-informed support for Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
SEMH Provision
Social, emotional and mental health provision delivered by trained specialists.
Next step
Make a referral or start a quiet conversation.
We respond within 24 hours. Most placements begin within agreed timeframes once funding is in place.