Things to do when not in college

If a young person is moving to college after year 11, their course may not cover five full days. As a young person prepares for adulthood, it would be a good idea to start thinking of voluntary or work experience placements or paid part time work that they may be able to access from 16 years and what support may be needed. Thinking of what interests them, it may be helpful to contact local organisations and businesses to see if there are any opportunities.

Volunteer Centre Newcastle promotes, supports and celebrates volunteering across Newcastle. They can identify suitable volunteer roles that match the young persons interest, skills and experience and enable them to connect and support local communities.

InformationNOW is the information website for people living and working in Newcastle. Helping you stay informed, make choices, plan ahead, be independent and have an excellent quality of life. You can find local information, organisations, events and activities.

Visit Newcastle’s SEND Local Offer website for details about activities, sports, and things to do outside education for children and young people with SEND.

If a young person has an Education, Health and Care Plan and is unlikely to be able to undertake unsupervised learning in college and/or feel it is unsafe to leave them on their own, then the local authority can assess whether they are eligible for social care, and if so, what support they might benefit from. This could include a range of options for them to access day activities and opportunities that interest them and support their development.