Journey 2 Independence supports young people aged 16 and over.
From September 2025, Journey to Independence will be available to support young people 16 years and over, three days a week. Young people can join TwoCan facilitators to creatively and effectively investigate bespoke ways to build and develop life skills.
The programme explores five areas of independence, and each day has a different focus:
Monday, 10.30 am – 4 pm, Work and recreational opportunities.
A chance to creatively develop your skills in Childcare, Catering, Gardening, Animal care, Arts Venue Management
Tuesday, 10.30 am – 4 pm, Relationships, identity and collaborations.
Specific time to explore your sense of self and relationships with others. This is done creatively through role play, art-based activities, discussion and social activities.
Wednesday, 10.30 am – 4 pm – Enterprise and connections.
An opportunity to be involved in professional creative enterprise projects. All-day session: A film project creating a solo chef’s cookbook. Afternoon Session only: Creating handcrafted products for community fairs
Wednesday, 1 pm – 4 pm, Enterprise and connections. (We also offer a half day for those who would like to make connections and be part of an enterprise, but a full day may not be suitable.)
Basic provision £20 for half a day / £35 for a full day
A meal can be provided for £5 a day
Personal care / Additional Support packages are individually assessed.
Please note that a minimum of 5 weeks must be paid in advance to secure your space.
Click on the leaflet above to find out more details about the programme and the link to see a short three-minute film, allowing you to see what some of the young people get up to on the Journey to Independence programme.
All term dates and prices can be seen using the link below.
As part of the connections group that is exploring developing their social opportunities, the Wednesday group is arranging a Social trip for all Journey to Independence participants to the Exmouth Quiz night, Cheltenham, Sunday 2nd November, 7 pm.
Build and develop life skills.
Effective Communication
- Develop self-confidence and social skills
- Support young people to find a voice of their own as they become more independent
Health & Wellbeing
- Help to understand the importance of positive health and nutrition
- Support the understanding of a balanced lifestyle through cooking, exercise and mindfulness
Relationships & Identity
- Gain a deeper understanding of themselves and what that means to each young person
- Exploration of relationships, sexuality and self
Work & Recreation
- Become part of the wider community through work-based opportunities
- Increase awareness of the working environment whilst unleashing creativity
Sensory Exploration
- Develop an understanding of self through the senses
- Focus on sensory play, regulation and communication
What’s on
If you’re looking to show your support, or get involved, why not find out more!
