Yep! One day at a time This young person came into care in her mid-teens, she has been living in supported accommodation. She was due to start a mechanics apprenticeship in January 2024 which fell through due to the low numbers enrolled. She was feeling lost about what to do next with her education. Her…
Yep! Kieran is thriving Kieran joined Yep! with our valued partner Argyle Community Trust (ACT). The perfect partner as he has a real interest in sport with a long-term goal of becoming a physiotherapist. At this point he was really struggling with his mental health, motivation and how to move forward. He was supported with 1:1…
Yep! Journey into Supported Internships Yep! participants from across Cornwall Education Business Partnership (EBP) benefited from the connections being made in digital/tech organisations Tim was targeting to build relationships with. He was promoting the benefits of employing young people on Yep! and young people with EHCP’s looking for supported internships through Diversity to Thrive. Hertzian…
Yep! Staying in education S was referred onto Yep! by a relative when she was in Year 11 as she was at significant risk of not continuing in education. She was disengaging with school and wanted to leave before she sat her GCSE’s. S was experiencing significant anxiety around attending school and mixing with her…
Yep! The difference is staggering RT joined Yep! with Pluss in Spring 2024. He has Autistic Spectrum Disorder, is very high functioning and had gained multiple GCSE’s and a Level 3 Personal & Professional Development qualification. However he needed to manage his social anxiety in certain situations. Prior to joining Yep! RT had been at…
Yep! Step by step At the time of joining Yep! with CSW Group Liam had no qualifications, minimal work experience and a desire to join the police force. Liam came with enthusiasm to start on the project and to learn ways he might be able to help himself move forward. Liam Worked with his Adviser…
Yep! The support you need This young person received the support they needed on Yep! with Max, Employment Adviser with Education Development Trust. We have kept this story anonymous to protect their identity. “A young person was referred over to me in late July, they were living in a secure psychiatric unit and had made…
Yep! Autumn Newsletter 2024 Our Autumn Newsletter showcases the impact Yep! is having on young people’s lives across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Yep! continues to be the leading project supporting young people aged 16-24 to take positive steps towards their goals of employment, education, or training. This collaborative model continues to grow in…
Yep! Meeting your needs Daisy was referred to Yep! by a youth worker from the Early Help Team in March 2024. She left school in year 8 unable to cope in the school environment with social anxiety, she was diagnosed with autism shortly after this. She attempted college in year 12 but again found the…
Yep! Young people meet Jayne Kirkham MP Young people from Yep! met with Jayne Kirkham MP on Friday 1st November 2024, to talk about the support they have received on the project and how important it has been to have that support. Jayne was passionate and engaged with them on their level to understand some…