TEENS+

General information

TEENS+ is a 4 year transitional education programme for young people aged 17-24 with complex additional support needs and severe communication problems, who have left school.

The programme comprises an extension of the students’ previous education, with emphasis on the transition to a more independent life in the community. The programme is based at the Inch Community Centre, Edinburgh providing an inclusive community environment. It comprises of 4 different elements: learning; communication; life skills; and sports.

Stage two of the project, LIFE+, is an education and training programme for people with complex additional support needs and severe communication problems. The project offers the opportunity to try work placements and continue life long learning.

LIFE+ builds upon the students' previous education and skills, with an emphasis on training in employability skills, such as: building relationships; negotiation skills; communication skills and time management skills. LIFE+ will continue the students' lifelong learning and all students will participate in the work module - working in a support environment.