Activity sessions for 14 to 25-year-olds to help prepare for adulthood and independent living

Activity sessions for 14 to 25-year-olds to help prepare for adulthood and independent living

Young people aged 14 to 25 are welcome to join us at the Independent Living Hub, held at  the Greenwood Centre, in Kentish Town, a state-of-the-art community space which has been designed by and for people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Drop-in sessions, run by community arts charity Wac Arts, will use drama, music, art and design, alongside practical learning to explore personal and social challenges such as love, friendships and conflict, as well as technology, travel and healthy living. The Independent Living Hub aims to help young people to:

• overcome difficult scenarios they might come across on a day-to-day basis and develop skills to navigate relationships
• express themselves, including writing their own lyrics and creating new music
• explore what their future could be, create their CV and find new opportunities
• connect with other young people, collaborate and share their experiences in a safe and welcoming space.

The sessions are open to all young people who fit the eligibility criteria across a range of needs. Activities will be adapted as required. Please see the attached flyer, ‘Independent Living Hub - flyer for parents and carers’, which can be shared with families via your bulletins.

This project is funded through the Department for Education’s Short Breaks Innovation Fund until March 2024. If you have any questions or want to find out more, please email ShortBreaks@WacArts.co.uk or call 020 7692 5812.