Local Offer
Discover what the Isle of Wight has to offer for young people with SEN, local education, health, resources, specialists and activities near you to enrich your life.
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Support & Advice
AIM 2
adult Autism and ADHD Support Service! Peer support, 1-1 support , community wellbeing activities, based in Newport with links to Autism Hampshire

Short breaks
Beaulieu House respite and children's home
Beaulieu Respite supports Isle of Wight disabled children and their families through making their lives that bit nicer at Beaulieu House in Newport. Beaulieu House is THE ONLY DISABLED CHILDREN’S OVERNIGHT RESPITE CENTRE ON THE ISLAND.

Preparing for Adulthood
Haylands Farm
Haylands Farm is a dedicated, community-focused charity located in Ryde, United Kingdom. This non-profit organization offers a welcoming atmosphere where people with learning disabilities can gain valuable work experience and engage in meaningful activities

Health
IOW Talking Therapies NHS
We are a team of trained psychological practitioners and therapists offering a wide range of skills to help those experiencing common mental health problems. We offer a variety of different therapy options with flexible appointment times.A free service for over 16's , self referral form

Support & Advice
Tidal Family Support
We are a multi-award winning community based, not for profit, child-focused charity that works with families who are directly impacted by separation or divorce.

Specialists
IOWNLP
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is a fascinating approach that explores the connection between our thoughts, emotions, body sensations, language and behaviours. 1-2-1 coaching, group work etc

Preparing for Adulthood
John's Club
A charity for people with learning or physical disabilities, organising social events, life skills and more

Health
Physical health services
A range of services including adult speech and language, COPD, occupational therapy, sexual health services, and more

Health
CAMHS
Emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children and teenagers

Health
NHS disability services
Supporting people over 18 with learning disabilities , working with the young person and their family

Specialists
Island Therapy
Independent counsellor BACP psychodynamic therapist, art and play therapy and work with autistic clients

Support & Advice
Family Centres
offer information, advice and support to families on the Isle of Wight who are expecting a baby or with children aged 0-19 years (25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities)

Support & Advice
Better Days Cafe Inclusion Hub
A friendly cafe and inclusion hub, offering mental health drop ins and signposting to services, aswell as workshops for teens and adults

Education
Foundation Learning
For young people needing Entry level or Level 1 courses, offering a one year course where students can explore vocational tasters.

Education
CECAMM
A specialist engineering centre based in Whippingham and part of the IOW College. Courses in Engineering and welding

Education
Isle of Wight College
Further and Higher Education College offering a wide range of courses, animal care, engineering, hospitality, business studies and more..

Education
HTP
HTP apprenticeship College, based in Newport, IOW, offering a range of apprenticeships Health care, sport and fitness, hospitality etc ..

Health
The Stonelands Project
to see young people who have become disengaged or struggling with things to rediscover hope and purpose through agricultural work, one on one time and mentoring. We are a Christian organisation and our faith and love for God are central to everything we do.

Support & Advice
Breakout Youth
We offer a confidential support for young people aged 11 to 25, who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or unsure of their sexuality or gender identity; across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Support & Advice
Mountbatten Wednesday Club
designed to combat social isolation and foster connection for young adults living with life-limiting illnesses.

Preparing for Adulthood
Vectis Radio
Vectis Radio 4Ps project, an award winning free course run by Vectis Radio CIC since 2013 which aims to help young people on the Island to build their confidence and improve their communication skills which will result in greater life chances. Through learning the key areas of radio communication skills will be gained and confidence will be boosted.

Preparing for Adulthood
Socialising Buddies
Our aim is to support individuals to make new friends and meet new people, develop choice making skills, develop self-esteem and social skills, independence skills and visit new places.

Activities
The Way Forward Programme
Way Forward Provides day, evening and weekend support services for any individual customers and their parents and carers. Our Day Centre is open 5 days a week / respite available

Health
The Wave Project
Supporting young peoples mental health through surf therapy

Education
Platform One
Creative education setting for commercial music and sustainable fashion, with a Rock school and Saturday clubs for under 16's

Short breaks
Island Riding Centre
A riding centre offering accessible riding and on site accessible accommodation, working with RDA to provide accessable equipment

Education
Forest Edge School
is an independent specialist provider of education on the Isle of Wight, for children aged from 11-14 who have a range of severe or complex needs arising from life trauma, Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), attachment disorder or a phobia of education.

Preparing for Adulthood
Care in the garden
We offer supported work placements in the field of horticulture, floristry and woodwork. Offering gardening based work experience placements and training to people with extra support needs

Education
UKSA
Sailing academy, teaching courses from dingy sailing to superyacht cadetship and deckhand training. Holiday clubs and support for EHCP students

Activities
New Carnival
Carnival workshops for schools, training and support in carnival skills, annual carnival event.

Activities
Brave Island
Creative network for young people on the island offering funding and experiences for young people in the creative industries eg, photography workshops, Zine projects and more..

Specialists
Talking Tomorrows
Independent speech and language therapy, specialising in helping teenagers and young people develop their potential in communication and language skills

Education
Lion Heart School
Specialist Referral Unit provision based in Newport

Education
Medina House School
Specialist provision : Primary, based in Newport, Isle of Wight

Education
St George's School
Specialist provision secondary school and sixthform

Education
St Catherine's School
Specialist Speech and language school based in Ventnor cohort from Y4- Post 19

Education
Adult Community Learning
Learning opportunities for anyone aged 19 years or above. Opportunities are provided in local community venues, in a range of skills eg, Dyslexia testing, computer skills, Maths and English, Careers

Health
Ability Dogs 4 Young People
Training assistance dogs for young people and children on the Isle of Wight with physical and mental disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, diabetes and epilepsy.

Education
Flying Start Isle of Wight
Helping you plan the next steps in your education or training. Southern University network helps bring higher education to all.

Preparing for Adulthood
The Holt
We offer essential life and work skills training alongside a social and enterprise programme. We cater for adults and young people from 11 years up.…

Health
Bodster CIC
We run sessions for people aged 4 years and over. It helps regain confidence in their lives through interactions with our ponies on the ground.…