Services for Young People

Support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND):

Youth work projects for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Services for Young People runs youth work projects and youth councils across Hertfordshire specifically for young people with SEND

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Services for Young People runs youth work projects and youth councils specifically for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in all districts of Hertfordshire.

Professionals who work with young people, parents/carers and young people themselves can make a referral to one of these projects here: Make a referral

Please click on the links below for full details of our projects for young people with SEND.

Broxbourne Focus Project for young people with SEND aged 13-17

This Focus Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

The young people will get support from qualified Services for Young People Youth Workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. Our Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, managing money and more.

Every Tuesday during term time, 6.30 to 8.30pm

Waltham Cross Young People’s Centre
Stanhope Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7DJ

For more information about Services for Young People in the Broxbourne district, or to join this Focus Youth Project, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Broxbourne Focus Project for young adults with SEND aged 18-25

This Focus Project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

Young adults will get support from qualified Services for Young People Youth Workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. Our Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Wednesday during term time, 7-9pm

Waltham Cross Young People’s Centre
Stanhope Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7DJ

For more information about Services for Young People in the Broxbourne district, or to join our Focus Youth Project, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Broxbourne Youth Council for young people with SEND

Broxbourne Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 provides the young people with opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them, as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Friday during term time, 6.30-8.30pm

Cheshunt Young People’s Centre
178 Crossbrook Street
Waltham Cross
EN8 8JY

If you have any questions about our support for young people in the Broxbourne district or would like to join the Broxbourne Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Dacorum Creative Spark Project for young people with SEND aged 13-17

This Creative Spark Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Wednesday during term time, 6.30-8.30pm

Hemel Hempstead Young People’s Centre
First Floor XC Centre
Jarman Park
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 4JS

For more information about Services for Young People in the Dacorum district, or to join the Creative Spark Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Dacorum Creative Spark Project for young adults with SEND aged 18-25

This Creative Spark Project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

Young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Thursday during term time, 6-8pm

Hemel Hempstead Young People’s Centre
First Floor XC Centre
Jarman Park
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 4JS

For more information about Services for Young People in the Dacorum district, or to join the Creative Spark Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Dacorum Youth Council for young people with SEND

The Dacorum Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Wednesday during term time, 6-8pm

Bennetts End Young People’s Centre
Kimps Way
Hemel Hempstead
HP3 8EN

For more information about Services for Young People in the Dacorum district, or to join the Dacorum Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

East Herts M&M Project for young people with SEND aged 11-17

The Services for Young People East Herts M&M Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Thursday during term time, 6.30–8.30pm

Bishop’s Stortford Young People’s Centre
14 Northgate End
Bishop’s Stortford
CM23 2EU

For more information about Services for Young People in the East Herts district, or to join the M&M Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

East Herts Project for Young Adults with SEND aged 18-25

This project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

The young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Monday during term time, 6-8pm 

Ware Young People’s Centre
Marsh Lane
Ware
SG12 9QB

For more information about Services for Young People in the East Herts district, or to join the M&M Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

East Herts Youth Council for young people with SEND

The East Herts Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Wednesday during term time, 6-8pm

Ware Young People’s Centre
Marsh Lane
Ware
SG12 9QB

For more information about Services for Young People in the East Herts district, or to join the East Herts Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Hertsmere project for young people aged 11-17 with SEND

The Hertsmere project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Tuesday during term time, 4-6pm

Borehamwood Young People’s Centre
96 Shenley Road
Borehamwood
WD6 1EB

For more information about Services for Young People in the Hertsmere district, or to join our Hertsmere project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Hertsmere Youth Council for young people with SEND

The Hertsmere Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Tuesday during term time, 6.30-8.30pm

Borehamwood Young People’s Centre
96 Shenley Road
Borehamwood
WD6 1EB

If you have any questions about our support for young people in the Hertsmere district or would like to join the Hertsmere Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

North Herts Gigamix Project for young adults aged 18-25 with SEND

The Gigamix Project is for young adults aged 18-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

The young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Tuesday during term time, 6.30-8.30pm

Letchworth Young People’s Centre
Letchworth Town Hall
Broadway
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3PF

For more information about Services for Young People in the North Herts district, or to join the North Herts Project for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

North Herts Youth Council for young people with SEND

The North Herts Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Monday during term time, 6.30-8.30pm

Letchworth Young People’s Centre
Letchworth Town Hall
Broadway
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3PF

For more information about Services for Young People in the North Herts district, or to join the North Herts Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

St Albans Creative Spark Project for young people aged 11-17 with SEND

This St Albans Creative Spark Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Tuesday during term time, 6-8pm

Harpenden Young People's Centre
27 High Street
Harpenden
AL5 2RU

For more information about Services for Young People in the St Albans district, or to join the Creative Spark Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

St Albans Creative Spark Project for young adults aged 18-25 with SEND

The Creative Spark Project is for young adults aged 18-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

Young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Monday during term time, 6.30-8.30pm

Harpenden Young People's Centre
27 High Street
Harpenden
AL5 2RU

For more information about Services for Young People in the St Albans district, or to join the Creative Spark Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

St Albans Youth Council for young people with SEND

The St Albans Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Monday during term time, 4-6pm

Harpenden Young People's Centre
27 High Street
Harpenden
AL5 2RU

For more information about Services for Young People in the St Albans district, or to join the St Albans Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Stevenage Megamix Project for young people aged 11-17 with SEND

The Megamix Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Tuesday during term time, 6.30–8.30pm

Stevenage Young People’s Centre
St George’s Way
Stevenage
SG1 1XY

For more information about Services for Young People in the Stevenage district, or to join the Megamix Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Stevenage Youth Council for young people with SEND

The Stevenage Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Monday during term time, 6-8pm

Stevenage Young People’s Centre
St George’s Way
Stevenage
SG1 1XY

For more information about Services for Young People in the Stevenage district, or to join the Stevenage Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Three Rivers Youth Council for young people with SEND

The Three Rivers Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Wednesday during term time, 6.30-8.30pm

South Oxhey Young People’s Centre
Gosforth Lane
South Oxhey
WD19 7AX

If you have any questions about our support for young people in the Three Rivers district or would like to join the Three Rivers Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Watford Fantastic Project for young people aged 11-17 with SEND

The Watford Fantastic Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Wednesday during term time, 4.30–6.30pm

Watford Young People’s Centre
206-210 Lower High Street
Watford
WD17 2EL

For more information about Services for Young People in the Watford district, or to join the Fantastic Watford Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Watford Starburst Project for young adults aged 18-25 with SEND

This project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.

Young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Tuesday during term time, 7-9pm

Watford Young People’s Centre
206-210 Lower High Street
Watford
WD17 2EL

For more information about Services for Young People in the Watford district, or to join the Starburst Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Watford Youth Council for young people with SEND

The Watford Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Monday during term time, 5-7pm

Watford Young People’s Centre
206-210 Lower High Street
Watford
WD17 2EL

If you have any questions about our support for young people in the Watford district or would like to join the Watford Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Welwyn Hatfield Breakout Project for young people aged 11-17 with SEND

The Breakout Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.

Every Thursday during term time, 7-9pm

Hatfield Young People's Centre
Breaks Manor
Link Drive
Hatfield
AL10 8TP

For more information about Services for Young People in the Welwyn Hatfield district, or to join the Breakout Project, please:


Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council for young people with SEND

The Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 gives young people opportunities to express their views on issues that are important to them. They also contribute to the improvement of services and opportunities for young people in their local communities and Hertfordshire.

Every Wednesday during term time, 6-8pm

Focolare Centre
69 Parkway
Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6JG

For more information about Services for Young People in the Welwyn Hatfield district, or to join the Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council for young people with SEND, please:

Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.

For more information about our youth councils for young people with SEND, visit our dedicated page: 

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