Supporting young people

We understand that life can be tough when you’re starting out. Especially for young people who have faced disadvantage. Our range of services support young people to learn and gain qualifications, give people a supportive place to live, and help with substance misuse.

We recognise that each young person is different, so we take a personalised approach. We have extensive experience in supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); those facing mental health difficulties, and those in touch with the criminal justice system.

As well as providing support we campaign for change, using our experience to improve policies affecting young people.

Our services

Nacro Education

Our Education and Skills Centres give young people the chance to gain the vocational skills and qualifications they need to move to a future that’s right for them.

Rated Ofsted Good, Nacro Education offers a unique approach to learning. We have smaller classes, and our highly skilled staff are experienced in supporting young people with varying needs. We have specialist support to help those with mental health issues, learners with special education needs, and those who have experienced care or other disadvantage.

Rated Ofsted Good, our college in Totton specialises in vocational and apprenticeship courses. Our highly respected special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision is tailored to cater to learners with a wide range of personal and educational needs.

Greater Manchester Outdoor Learning offers an all-round approach to outdoor education. We support young people to improve motivation and self-esteem through an exciting range of outdoor activities and work with schools, colleges and the voluntary sector.

Visit Nacro Education to find out more.

Supported housing

In London, Nottingham, Essex, and Lincolnshire, we run supported housing services for young people who are at risk of becoming homeless. We support people to build skills to help them progress towards independent living. The level of support we provide is responsive to each young person, and we work alongside them to develop their support plan.

Visit Our work in housing to find out more.

Substance misuse

Wolverhampton360 is a city-wide substance misuse service for young people. We work with other health agencies to give practical, down-to-earth support on issues with drugs, drink, health, and life in general.

Visit Our health and wellbeing services to find out more.