Hertsmere projects

The Hertsmere district Positive Pathways projects help young people aged 11-17 stay safe, learn new skills and make informed decisions. Qualified Services for Young People Youth Workers support young people at risk of exploitation, crime, antisocial behaviour or exclusion from their community. The project is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment in which young people can get help with navigating challenges and building positive futures.

Six Positive Pathways projects are currently running in Hertsmere every week during term time:

Monday, 4–6pm, for young people aged 11-14
Monday, 6.30-8.30pm, for young people aged 13-17
Wednesday, 5-7pm, for young people aged 11-7

at Borehamwood Youth Football Club
82 Aycliffe Road
Borehamwood
WD6 4JW

Friday, 5–7pm, for young people aged 11-17
at Borehamwood Young People’s Centre
96 Shenley Road
Borehamwood
WD6 1EB

Friday, 6-8pm, for young people aged 11-17
at Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill
Borehamwood
WD6 5LG

Friday, 6.30–8.30pm, for young people aged 11-17
at Elm Court
363 Mutton Lane
Potters Bar
EN6 3BP

This 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 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 Tuesday during term time, 4-6pm

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

Services for Young People youth councils for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 11 to 25 give 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

The Hertsmere Youth Council provides young people aged 11 to 17 with opportunities to have their voices heard. Members design and develop social action projects in their local communities, determining priorities, developing action plans, writing funding bids, and are involved in local decision making.

Members of the youth council work closely with the Youth Strategy Partnership Group (YSPG) which is a forum for local service providers, the voluntary and charity sector, and other key stakeholders to collaborate strategically and operationally. YSPGs work with young people in their area to identify their needs and promote, deliver, and evaluate services for young people in the district.

Every Wednesday during term time, 6-8pm

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

Services for Young People Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) projects are delivered by qualified Youth Workers and are specifically for young people who need additional support or would be less likely to access the DofE through traditional routes:

• Those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 14-24
• Young people missing from education aged 14-17
• Home educated young people aged 14-17
• Young people being supported by a social worker aged 14-17

Our Youth Workers create an inclusive and supportive environment to ensure all participants can benefit from the DofE experience, regardless of their background or abilities. By participating in a Services for Young People DofE project, young people will not only experience personal growth and develop new skills, but also make a meaningful impact in their local area.

Every Thursday during term time, 6-8pm

Watford Young People’s Centre
206-210 Lower High Street
Watford
D17 2EL

The Hertsmere Wellbeing Project supports young people aged 11 to 17 to explore the importance of emotional and mental wellbeing and physical health. Young people will learn how emotional and mental wellbeing can affect physical, social and mental health. It enables young people to develop a positive attitude to change, empowering them to make the most of the opportunities available to them, while developing their knowledge and understanding and learning strategies for improving their wellbeing.

Every Thursday during term time, 6-8pm

Elm Court
363 Mutton Lane
Potters Bar
EN6 3BP

Services for Young People's street-based youth work projects focus on helping young people stay safe from exploitation and crime. Young people get support from our qualified Youth Workers and find out about services and opportunities available in their area.

Youth Workers can be identified by their Services for Young People uniform and ID badge.

Every Thursday during term time, 4-6pm

The Borehamwood YouthZone Saturday Project is an exciting new project for all young people in the local area aged 11-17, up to 25 for care leavers and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). All young people in these age ranges are welcome to attend - no booking or referral is needed.

Through interactive workshops and fun activities, including music, dance, sports and creative arts, our qualified Youth Workers help young people to:

• Develop essential life skills including decision-making, communication, and conflict resolution
• Learn skills to improve their emotional wellbeing and build resilience
• Make informed choices and build healthy relationships
• Keep themselves safe from exploitation
• Increase their awareness of the consequences of substance misuse and anti-social behaviour
• Identify and achieve their aspirations
• Find out about opportunities in their local area, including other Services for Young People youth work projects such as youth councils, through which they can become active citizens and changemakers in their communities.

The young people attending are enabled to shape the content, delivery and development of the project at every stage.

Every Saturday during term time, 3-6pm

Borehamwood Youth FC
82 Aycliffe Road
Borehamwood
WD6 4JW