Program Overview

GO Forward Learners Club is a social, educational and life skills program, designed for people with learning disabilities, autism,

An interesting alternative to day services, or sporadic 1:1 support. The program uses various mediums to enhance and support individuals’ development across all life skills areas and dips into early stages of the world of work and enterprise.

Our staff team are fully trained and enthusiastic in their delivery of the program. The program is led by a member of our team who has years of lived experience and a solid belief system in promoting a level of independence tailored to the individual.

Some of the topics covered:

Recognising and managing money; reading; writing; confidence building; exercise; safety on line; relationships; boundaries, knowing yourself; basic cooking; craft; hobbies; enterprise activity; basic preparation for work; work / volunteer experience; social skills; planning; organising; budgeting; connecting with others; travel training…. 

Case study

Mr X joined the group two years ago and was very reserved and struggled with a lack of confidence and found it challenging to stay within the group setting. Mr X often disengaged from the activities the group were undertaking. June 2024 saw Mr X stand up and not only read a story aloud but gave different voices to the characters. The sense of achievement displayed by Mr X and the support from the whole group was humbling. This achievement is down to the methods used by the Group lead, the trust built with Mr X and the outstanding courage of Mr X.

The group is a safe space to explore and enhance talents and skills as well as make connections, learn new skills, develop a confident sense of self and move forward with a sense of purpose.

Cost:

£45 per day

How do people pay?

1.      Self-funded and invoiced monthly

2.      Option 2 Self Directed Support invoiced monthly

3.      Social Work Department invoiced monthly

FAQ

Do I have to come very day?

No, you can come on the day or days that you wish. Availability of days and changing the days will be dependent on numbers.

Does the club run all year?

The club runs 50 weeks of the year, we close two weeks over the Christmas period.

Can I have a trial before committing to attend?

You can have two free session and one half price session to decide if you would like to join.

Can I just leave when I want to?

If you choose to leave us there is a four week notice period