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We are experts in Enterprise, Employability and Personal Development. We have a proven track record of engaging, motivating and progressing young people into education, work, or self-employment.


We work with schools, colleges and universities both locally and internationally to provide bespoke enterprise and employability-based workshops, training and development programmes. 


Our founder Sadie Sharp could see that there was a shortage of practical work experience especially within the entrepreneurial world. Sadie wanted to give young people the opportunity to explore how to take an idea or a passion and turn them into a career, as well as develop the skills that would help them thrive and have confidence in their next steps. 


We have a wealth of business and education experience and have combined the two to provide high quality resources, training and real-life youth trading experiences.


Our proven development model introduces young people to a range of different career skills and youth led business options resulting in an 89% success rate.

(Ages 5 - 18+)

  • 1:1 mentoring with therapeutically trained professionals
  • Designed to help improve mental health
  • Support to better regulate emotions and behaviours
  • Designed to help young people with Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
  • Preferential access to a qualified Counsellor if needed
  • Opportunity to transition into small group sessions
Download our CONNECT Therapeutic Mentoring flyer

(Year 7-11)

  • Practical alternative education small group sessions
  • Prevention of becoming NEET / permanent exclusion from school
  • High flexibility / choice and low demand environment
  • Improved engagement & attendance 
  • Student interest led enterprise projectsīģŋ
  • Emulates a training workplace environment
Download our ENGAGE Alternative Provision flyer

(16–19 Year-Olds)

  • Transitional post-16 programme for young people struggling with mainstream education
  • Small group sessions in supportive environment
  • High flexibility with student interest-led practical modules and career-based projects
  • Improved engagement through hands-on learning suited to SEND/SEMH needs
  • Emulates a work internship environment preparing students for next steps
Download our ASPIRE Vocational Programme flyer

(ages 16 - 24)

  • Experiential projects to give practical, CV boosting opportunities
  • Real work base experience in a range of youth led business projects
  • Self-employment and own business opportunities supported
  • Industry linked enterprise challenges
  • CV & work ready skills
  • Business planning and advice

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We Need Your Decorating Supplies! 🎨 Exciting news – our upstairs office transformation is taking shape! Our partition walls are up and next week, generous volunteers from Nationwide will be painting our new office space. We’d really appreciate the loan of any painting equipment—rollers, brushes, dustsheets, and especially roller poles. If you have any equipment to lend or donate, please let us know. Thank you! #CommunitySupport #VolunteerPower #Swindon #ThePlatformProject #GetInvolved #CreativeSpaces #ThankYou
Another Summer Term Highlight: Our young people visited the REME Museum in Lyneham for Females in Engineering week! 🚀 They explored the world of engineering in the army, got hands-on with tanks and exhibits, and learned from Captain James about her inspiring role and all the possibilities in the army. The day was packed with activities and career insights. We still have some spaces for September on our Engage programme - get in touch to find out more or check out our website! #SummerHighlight #FemalesInSTEM #REME #Careers #ThePlatformProject #EngageProgramme #AlternativeProvision
🤝 Ready to be the bridge between community and opportunity? 🤝 The Platform Project is growing, and we need a Community Engagement Coordinator to connect the dots between employers, volunteers, stakeholders and the young people who need our support most. This role is about building lasting partnerships that create real change. From student engagement activities to fundraising initiatives, from business relationships to volunteer coordination - you'll see how every connection contributes to sustainable growth and social impact. We're seeking someone who's passionate about social impact, comfortable representing us in the community, and excited about making a real difference in young people's lives. 🔗Find out more on our website - link in comments. #CommunityEngagement #EventsManagement #SocialImpactCareers #NetworkingForGood #MarketingStrategy
✨September/October Spaces Available for our Aspire Post-16 programme✨ 💭Are you, or do you know, a young person with SEND/SEMH needs who could struggle in a mainstream college environment? 💭Are you looking for a smaller, more bespoke and youth-led programme that helps prepare you for your next steps? Aspire is a 6-to-12-month programme for 10 hours per week, designed to support and prepare young people for college, apprenticeships, work experience or employment. The course will cover: ✅Personal Development ✅Enterprise ✅Life and Independence Skills ✅Community Impact ✅Employability ✅Work Experience ✅King's Trust Qualification Additional bolt on offer of Mentoring and Tutoring available. (fees apply) Funding is required for this programme. Young people with an EHCP may be able to access funding but please seek advice from your EHCP coordinators. Private bookings welcome. To find out more, apply, or to organise a visit, go to www.platformproject.co.uk/aspire or email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk
What a whirlwind summer term—packed with fabulous events and milestones! Now that we've reached the summer break, we’re excited to share the highlights and we're starting with a particularly special one. In July, Gemma represented The Platform Project at Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation’s 50th anniversary event. As a proud grant recipient, it was amazing to celebrate with their supporters, partners, volunteers and other recipients. Gemma even had the honour of meeting Her Majesty The Queen, who was keen to hear about our work supporting young people’s futures. Huge thanks to WCF for inviting us! #ThePlatformProject #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference #SummerHighlights #RoyalRecognition (Photo credit: Will Scammell)
☀ī¸ A Huge Thank You from The Platform Project! ☀ī¸ We’re so excited to share the success of our Summer Fayre on the17th July! đŸŒģ Thanks to everyone who joined us, our talented young people raised over £420 with their wonderful creations! 💷✨ Your support makes a real difference for our young people, boosting their confidence, skills, and opportunities. #ThankYou #SummerFayre #YoungEnterprise #CommunitySupport #ThePlatformProject
On Tuesday, we hosted practice interview sessions for our Boost participants. Our young people impressed everyone with their confidence and ability to build rapport, showing just how employable they are becoming. 📆Our next Boost programme kicks off this September, and referrals are open now. If you're aged 16-24 and struggling to find your way into work, Boost could be the support you need. Find out more on our website or send us a message. Huge thanks to our volunteer interviewers who made sure the evening was a real success! We couldn't do it without you! ⭐ #YouthEmployment #CareerDevelopment #BoostProgramme #EmployabilitySkills
A sneaky peak at some of our students stalls for tomorrow’s summer fayre! ☀ī¸ Lots of amazing products, services, and delicious baked goods. 😋 Come along and show your support, they have worked hard this term, and we are very proud of them. 😊 11.00pm-1.30pm (Drop in’s welcome) Find our full address at www.platformproject.co.uk
☀ī¸đŸŽˆ The Platform Project Summer Fayre is one week away! 🎈☀ī¸ Pop by on Thursday 17th July, 11am–1:30pm at Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RT and discover fantastic stalls run by our talented young people. Expect handmade jewellery, t-shirts, mugs, candles, upcycled furniture, sweet treats, face painting and more! 🛍ī¸âœ¨ It’s the perfect chance to see the work our participants have created and learn more about our programmes for 11–24-year-olds. Parents, carers, referrers, and anyone curious are warmly welcome! Please RSVP to fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk—and don’t forget to share this post to help us spread the word! 💛 Thanks to another of our Engage students for this wonderful poster! #SummerFayre #AlternativeProvision #SwindonEvents #ThePlatformProject
🚀 BOOST Employability & Enterprise Programme 3– starts September🚀 Are you aged 16-24 (or know someone who is) and finding it hard to get a job because you haven’t had a job before? Does knowing what you want to do for a career seem impossible? Our FREE 12-week BOOST programme is designed just for you! Our current BOOST participants are smashing it! They’ve just completed Module Two of BOOST Qualify, working on their own project briefs and confidently presenting their work. This module is all about bringing your own ideas to life, including the chance to explore your own business! Plus, you can work towards a King’s Trust Qualification and get hands-on practice with CVs, interviews, and more. We also run BOOST Team – where you’ll work in small groups on real projects, building teamwork skills and gaining practical experience to talk about in interviews. BOOST kicks off again this September, and referrals for both Qualify and Team are OPEN NOW and close on 25th July! Ready to take the next step? 🔗For more info and to refer, visit our website. #Swindon #Wiltshire #YouthOpportunities #BoostYourFuture #Employability #Enterprise #NEET #KingsTrust #Careers #YoungPeople
The Challenge4Change team—Fiona, Gemma, Jaime, and Jess—are off on their next epic adventure! 🏔ī¸ This time, they’re taking on Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland at 4,409 feet. We’re cheering them on every step of the way and hope they’re still smiling at the summit tomorrow! They’re climbing to raise funds and awareness for three amazing charities that are close to their hearts: The Platform Project, Dementia UK, and Mesothelioma UK. Every penny raised will be split between these vital organisations, helping to make a real difference in thousands of lives across the UK. So far, they’ve raised an incredible £575—but there’s still time to show your support! If you’d like to donate or read more about their personal reasons for taking on these challenges, visit: https://www.givengain.com/project/challenge4change2025 After Ben Nevis, their third and final challenge will be the Swindon Half Marathon in September—so stay tuned! Wishing the team the best of luck as they push themselves outside their comfort zones. You’ve got this! đŸ’Ē🌟 #Challenge4Change #BenNevis #TeamSpirit #ThePlatformProject #DementiaUK #MesotheliomaUK #MakingADifference #Fundraising #GoodLuck #PushYourLimits
Is your organisation or family supporting a young person aged 16–19 who needs a fresh start? Aspire, our new traded programme, launches in September 2025. With just 12 students per cohort, Aspire combines employability skills, enterprise, IT, and life skills in a nurturing, work-like setting. The six-month programme runs for 10 hours per week across two days (£30 per hour). Therapeutic mentoring and qualification tutoring can be added to the programme (additional fees apply) For more info or to refer, contact Fiona.Simpson@PlatformProject.co.uk #AspireLaunch #YouthEmpowerment #TradedProgramme #SwindonYouth #NextSteps #EducationSupport
Another amazing day for our ENGAGE students! âšŊī¸ We had a fantastic visit from Libby, a player and coach at Swindon Town Football Club. Libby shared her inspiring journey, spoke about the power of following your passions, and encouraged our young people to find joy in what they do. Our students loved practicing ball skills and hearing about all the different ways young people can get involved in football—no matter their experience level! Huge thanks to Libby for her time, energy, and encouragement. Swipe through to see our students and staff in action, putting their new skills to the test! 🙌 Want to know more about ENGAGE or our other programmes? Visit our website - link in bio #SwindonTownFC #ENGAGE #AlternativeProvision #FootballForAll #FollowYourPassion #Swindon #ThePlatformProject
🌞🎉 You’re Invited to The Platform Project Summer Fayre! 🎉🌞 Join us on Thursday 17th July, 11am – 1:30pm at Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RT for a fantastic Summer Fayre! Thanks to our Engage students for designing our posters - look out for more designs. Our talented young people will be hosting a variety of stalls with unique products—think t-shirts, mugs, jewellery, candles, upcycled furniture, sweet treats, doggy gift sets, and so much more! 🛍ī¸đŸ°đŸž This is a great chance to see the amazing projects our participants have worked on, meet the team, and find out more about our programmes for young people. We welcome everyone—parents, carers, referrers, and anyone interested in supporting local youth! Please email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk to let us know you’re coming. Help us spread the word—please share this post! 💛 #SummerFayre #AlternativeProvision #SwindonEvents #ThePlatformProject
Today we had an inspiring visit from Rachel, a trailblazing female firefighter! 🚒 Working in a male-dominated industry, Rachael shared fascinating facts about the fire service, answered all our students’ questions, and delivered a fun, engaging session. One of the highlights? Everyone got the chance to try on her (very heavy!) kit. Rachel is an all-round legend—our young people loved every minute! đŸ’ĒđŸ”Ĩ #Engage #AlternativeProvision #RoleModel #WomenInFire
Today we had a very special guest join us in the office. Say hello to Blossom 🐱 🌸 Our students loved her. (Don’t let Milo, Millie & Monty know 😂) #kittenlife #kittenlove #alternativeprovision
🌟 Struggling to find the right next step for a 16–19 year old who isn’t engaging with mainstream education? Aspire is our new, transitional programme supporting young people with barriers like low attendance, trauma, or learning needs. Small cohorts, hands-on work experience, and personalised support set Aspire apart. Limited places available - 10 hours per week across two days - from September 2025. (Fees apply) Enquire today: Fiona.Simpson@PlatformProject.co.uk #Aspire2025 #YouthSupport #VocationalTraining #AlternativeProvision #ParentSupport #ProfessionalNetwork
📆Mark your calendars for The Platform Project Summer Fayre on 17th July! Join us between 11am and 1:30pm to celebrate our young people's incredible achievements. This is your chance to see first-hand the amazing work our participants create, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about our life-changing programmes. Browse and purchase unique items crafted by our talented young people. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with our community and see the real impact of your support in action.
đŸŒŋ Our Connect Mentoring sessions are all about supporting young people in a way that feels right for them. Whether it’s a walk in the countryside, a visit to the lakes, a bounce on the trampoline, or even ice skating, we tailor every session to help our participants feel comfortable, open up, and boost their mental wellbeing. đŸ’Ŧ✨ Taking time out for these activities isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful way to support mental health and build confidence. Every step, skate, or jump is a chance to connect, unwind, and grow together. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #ConnectMentoring #WellbeingJourney #SupportYoungPeople #SwindonYouth #PlatformProject #PositiveMinds #MentoringMatters
🚀 Introducing Aspire – Our Brand-New Transitional Programme for 16–19 Year Olds! Launching September 2025 in our vocational training suite, Aspire is designed for young people who need extra support to take their next steps. Whether it’s re-integrating into college or sixth-form, securing an apprenticeship, or moving into work, Aspire offers a flexible, work-like environment with expert mentors and real-world experience. Please note: Aspire is a six-month traded programme and fees apply. Want to refer a young person or learn more? 📧Email Fiona.Simpson@PlatformProject.co.uk #AspireProgramme #YouthDevelopment #Swindon #CareersSupport #NEET #EducationMatters #AlternativeProvision
Ever wondered what it would be like to be 20cm tall or 20m tall? Our young people had a blast debating this “Would you rather?” question—but first, we had to visualise just how tall 20m really is! We lined ourselves up and managed to reach 10 metres… then had to imagine the rest! 😆 We love encouraging our Engage students to build their speaking, listening, and debating skills, and to have the confidence to share their ideas. And yes, we believe learning should always be fun! So—what would you choose: 20cm or 20m tall? Let us know your answer (and why!) in the comments below 👇 #YouthVoice #DebateSkills #ConfidenceBuilding #LearningThroughFun #PlatformProject #AlternativeProvision
Last week’s session was all about creativity and self-expression! 🎨✨ Our students took on the challenge of designing their own school uniforms—debating their personal preferences, considering different needs, and thinking about what makes everyone feel comfortable and confident. After some lively discussions, they presented their designs to the group, showing off not just their artistic skills but also their ability to listen, collaborate, and respect each other’s ideas. What would your dream school uniform look like? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #AlternativeProvision #InclusiveEducation #Teamwork #Creativity #Swindon #SocialImpact #EducationForAll #PlatformProject
😎The Platform Project's Summer Newsletter is out now! 😎 Inside, you'll find: 😊Engage Programme update for Term 5 🎉Our new 16-19 Aspire Programme đŸĨ°Connect – feedback from our young people 👨‍đŸ’ŧBoost updates-(Programme 1 & 2) and the Reverse Careers Fair 📰News and Success Stories – Growing our Team Expanding our Space King’s Trust Success Challenge4Change 🗓ī¸Upcoming events Big Business Day Summer Fayre 👍How you can help Share your Career Journey Office clear-out appeal Summer holiday donations 📩 Read it here: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/news-and-updates Want to have our next newsletter delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe on our website! #ThePlatformProject #MakingADifference #YouthEmpowerment #newsletter
🎉 Huge congratulations to two of our amazing students who have achieved their King’s Trust Level 2 Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills! 🏆👏 We’re proud to be an accredited centre for the King’s Trust, supporting young people on their journey to brighter futures. If you want to find out more about our Engage programme and what we offer the young people we work with, get in touch with us today! Celebrating every step forward together! 🌟 #KingsTrust #AlternativeProvision #Employability #Swindon #YouthDevelopment #ThePlatformProject
💚 It's Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 and this year's theme is Community.💚 At The Platform Project, we believe in the strength of coming together to uplift and inspire young people. Through our BOOST, ENGAGE, and CONNECT programs, we provide a safe and supportive space for young people to grow, learn, and thrive. Together, we can create a community where everyone feels supported and valued. đŸ’Ē 👉Find out more on our website. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #ThePlatformProject #BOOST #ENGAGE #CONNECT #AlternativeEducation #Swindon
At The Platform Project, our CONNECT mentoring programme is designed to make a difference in the lives of young people who need it most. Our mentors work 1:1 with participants, using trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches to provide tailored support that meets their unique needs. Whether it's building confidence, developing skills, or finding direction, we're here to help them thrive. 🌱 👉 Are you working with someone aged 5-18+ who demonstrates low levels of resilience and struggles to manage challenging situations positively? Do they suffer from low mood or mental health issues but are unwilling or unable to access professional services? 📩 Get in touch today for more information and see how we can help! 🔗in bio. #Mentoring #YouthSupport #ThePlatformProject #Connect
It’s fun day Friday here on our Engage Programme and we have made the most of this beautiful sunshine! Ice creams, rounders, and running races! A great way to end what’s been an amazing week. Bank holiday weekend here we come. 🙌😊 #fundayfriday #sunshine #engage #alternativeprovision
đŸŗ✨ Cooking Up Confidence and Skills! ✨đŸŗ At The Platform Project, we’re passionate about helping young people thrive through hands-on learning. Programmes like ENGAGE allow students to explore their interests, build life skills, and gain qualifications—all while having fun! Do you young person who could benefit from Engage? Visit our website to find out more! 🌍✨ With your support, we’re raising funds through our Epic Quiz Night to transform our new upstairs unit to include a much larger kitchen. This space will allow us to expand our cooking and training opportunities, empowering even more young people to develop valuable skills like teamwork, communication, and emotional resilience. 🎟ī¸ Join us for our Epic Quiz Night: 📅 Saturday, 14th June 2025 ⏰ 7 PM - 10 PM 📍 The Platform Project, Swindon 💡 Tickets: £20 per person (includes a welcome drink & snacks!) 👉 Book your spot now. #EpicQuizNight #FundraiserEvent #PlatformProject #AlternativeProvision #CookingForChange
🌟 Professionals, Make a Difference! 🌟 Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation? Here’s your chance to directly connect with young people and help shape their career aspirations. đŸ’Ŧ How You Can Help: 🎤Record a short talk about your career journey—your video will become a lasting resource in our library, giving participants flexible access to learn from your experience. 🧑‍đŸĢShare your career story and answer questions face-to-face, providing practical guidance and inspiration. This is a perfect opportunity for busy professionals who want to make a meaningful impact without a huge time commitment. 👉 Interested in getting involved? Reach out to us on social media or via our website for more information. Link in bio. #Employability #PlatformProject #CareerImpact #MakeADifference
Tomorrow Fiona, Gemma, and Jess embark on the first of three big challenges they are taking part in over the next 6 months to raise money for three very important charities/not for profits. They are raising funds for our very own Activity Wellbeing Programme, Dementia UK, and Mesothelioma UK. Tomorrow the team will be doing a 20k bike ride, 3k kayak and a 5k run (in succession!) Our students have made some t-shirts and a good luck poster with one student giving some wise words. “You can’t lose if you never intend on winning!!” đŸ¤Ŗ 😊   If you would like to donate or find out more about why they are taking part in these challenges, you can do so via the link in our bio.  Good Luck Team. 🙌
🌟 Calling all secondary schools in Swindon, Wiltshire, and surrounding areas! 🌟 Join us for the Big Business Day & Inter-School Enterprise Competition 2025 on Thursday, 10th July at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, Swindon! đŸŽ¯ What’s in store? ✨ Exciting enterprise competition ✨ Careers fair with local businesses ✨ Inspiring guest speakers ✨ Fun activities, prizes & more! Perfect for students studying business or looking to gain practical, transferable skills. 📞 Contact us for details or check out our website (link in bio) Don’t forget to share! 😊 #BigBusinessDay #StudentSuccess #EnterpriseCompetition
Our wellbeing programme is all about helping young people step out of their comfort zones, building confidence and enjoying positive experiences through engaging activities. From trying new things to seeing those big smiles, it makes a huge difference! We'd love to hear from you! Which activity would get you smiling? Got another idea? Drop it in the comments!
Do you know a young person struggling with resilience and managing challenges? đŸ’Ŧ Our Connect programme offers Therapeutic SEMH Mentoring Support to empower them with the tools and strategies they need to thrive. 🌟 With a focus on building confidence and better coping mechanisms, we’re here to help young people navigate life’s hurdles positively. Let’s support them in moving closer to their goals. 💛 🔗Find out more about Connect and our other programmes on our website. #YouthSupport #SEMH #Connect #TherapeuticMentoring #AlternativeProvision
🌟 ENGAGE Students Take on the Easter Egg Challenge! 🌟 Our talented ENGAGE students have been hard at work, taking on an exciting challenge to design and market a brand-new Easter egg! đŸŖđŸĢ From brainstorming to pitching, their creativity has truly shone through. Their ideas ranged from innovative flavours—think both traditional chocolate and savoury twists—to non-food options like beauty product eggs and confetti-filled surprises! 🎉💄🧀 Now it’s YOUR turn! What’s your dream Easter egg design? Share your ideas in the comments below—we’d love to hear them! 💡👇 #ENGAGEChallenge #AlternativeProvision #YouthInnovation #PlatformProject #ThinkOutsideTheEgg #EasterFun
đŸŖ A Huge Thank You from The Platform Project! đŸŖ We are absolutely thrilled to share the success of our Spring Fayre last week! 🎉 Thanks to the incredible support from all who attended, our talented young people made over £400 from their amazing creations! 💷✨ Some students even sold out of their most popular items and had to take orders to keep up with the demand – how fantastic is that?! 🛍ī¸đŸ‘ Your support means the world to us and to the young people we work with. Every purchase and kind word helps build their confidence, skills, and future opportunities. #ThankYou #SpringFayreSuccess #AlternativeProvision #ThePlatformProject #YouthEnterprise
Mentoring can make a real difference. This Year 8 student shares how having a mentor helped them manage emotions, improve relationships, and make positive choices. Together, we can support young people struggling in mainstream education to thrive. Learn more about our programmes on our website. 🔗in bio #Connect #TherapeuticMentoring #AlternativeProvision #SwindonPlatform
đŸŒŧ🎉 Spring Fayre Tomorrow - 25th March! 🎉đŸŒŧ ⏰ 11am - 1:30pm We’re all set up and ready to welcome you to The Platform Project Spring Fayre tomorrow! 🌟 ✨ Don’t miss out on: 🛍ī¸ Unique items like t-shirts, mugs, jewellery, candles â™ģī¸ Upcycled furniture đŸŦ Sweet treats 🐾 Doggy gift sets ...and so much more, all created by our talented young people! This is your chance to see their incredible work, meet the team, and learn more about our programmes. We welcome parents, carers, referrers, and anyone interested in supporting our mission. See you there! 🌟
đŸŒŧ🎉 Spring Fayre Alert! 🎉đŸŒŧ 📅 Tuesday, 25th March ⏰ 11am - 1:30pm Come and support the incredible young people at The Platform Project! They’ll be showcasing their creative projects and entrepreneurial skills at our Spring Fayre. Browse through unique stalls featuring: 🛍ī¸ T-shirts, mugs, jewellery, candles â™ģī¸ Upcycled furniture đŸŦ Sweet treats 🐾 Doggy gift sets ...and so much more! This is a perfect opportunity to see the amazing work our participants have done this term, meet the team, and learn more about our programmes. We warmly invite parents, carers, referrers, and anyone interested in what we do to join us. 📧 RSVP now to let us know you’ll be there! 📍 Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RT #SpringFayre #SupportYouth #SwindonEvents #alternativeprovision
✨Do you know a young person who wants to build their cv and develop skills and confidence for work? The next BOOST development programme for 16 to 24 year olds is starting in May and is completely free to take part in. đŸ’Ģ The 12-week programme (2.5 hours once a week) offers the opportunity to: 👍understand more about different careers, 📄gain practical experiences for your CV 🧑‍đŸ’ģdevelop confidence in writing job applications 😎know how to be successful at interview. 🎉89% of the participants we have worked with on this programme have moved on to employment, apprenticeships and other positive next steps. If you would like to learn more or get involved, please go to our website. https://www.platformproject.co.uk/boost 🔗 Please like and share this post to help us reach more young people who could benefit. đŸ’Ģ #platformproject #careerdevelopment #youthemployment #enterpriseprogramme
Do you work in a secondary school or have contacts in schools around Swindon, Wiltshire, and the surrounding areas? We are running our second Big Business Day & Inter-school enterprise competition on the 10th July at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Swindon. The event will include an enterprise competition, a careers fair, guest speakers plus lots more. Last year was epic and all of last year’s schools are coming back. 😊 A perfect event for students who are studying business or who like to engage in a practical way. Lots of transferable skills for students in just one day! We are also hoping to have a range of businesses, employers and entrepreneurs attending the event to support our young people so please get in touch if you would like further information on how to get involved. Please share with your connections.
🌟This March, Fiona and Gemma will be completing the first of their three charity challenges!🌟 They will be completing a multi-activity of a 20k Bike Ride, 3k Kayak and a 5k Run to raise money for three charities/not for profits that are significant to them and their families. đŸšĩđŸ›ļ🏃‍♀ī¸ We would love to have as much support as possible for both of them and we hope to raise vital funds for Dementia UK, Mesothelioma UK and The Platform Project! 🙌 You can find out more about their challenge and donate here: https://www.givengain.com/project/challenge4change2025 Thanks for your support!
🌸✨ You’re invited to The Platform Project Spring Fayre! ✨🌸 📅 Tuesday, 25th March ⏰ 11am - 1:30pm 📍 Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RT Join our young people who will be showcasing some of the amazing projects they’ve worked on this term. Their stalls will have a range of unique items including: t-shirts, mugs, jewellery, candles, upcycled furniture, sweet treats, doggy gift sets, and much more! 🛍ī¸đŸž We welcome parents, carers, referrers, and anyone who would like to find out more about our programmes. 📧 RSVP to let us know you’re coming! #SpringFayre #SupportYouth #SwindonEvents #alternativeprovision
🌟 Supporting The Platform Project has never been easier! 🌟 Whether it’s connecting with us on social media, attending our events, organising a fundraiser, or joining our mailing list, your involvement helps us support young people in Swindon to stay in education and launch successful careers. Every like and share counts! 📲 Visit our website to learn more or drop us an email. Together we can make a difference! #Alternative Provision #PlatformProject #MakeADifference #YouthEmployment
🌟 It's National Careers Week 2025! 🌟 Our ENGAGE and BOOST participants have been inspired by incredible careers talks delivered by staff and supporters over the last few weeks. These sessions share new career possibilities with the young people we work with, providing the opportunity to ask their questions directly to professionals! đŸ’ŧ✨ Could you share your career journey? Get in touch via our website. You can deliver your talk in-person and/or record it for our careers library. đŸĸ🏭At The Platform Project, we have a proven track record of engaging, motivating and progressing young people into education, work, or self-employment. Our ENGAGE Alternative Provision provides real workplace experiences and tailored support to build skills, confidence and emotional resilience. We help young people who may be struggling to attend, achieve or engage positively inside the mainstream curriculum. If you want to learn more about Boost, visit our website. 🔗Link in bio. #NationalCareersWeek #NCW2025 #AlternativeProvision #PlatformProject
🌟 We're Hiring: SEND Specialist Youth Trainer! 🌟 Are you an experienced SEND practitioner ready to make a real difference? Step outside the traditional classroom and help young people unlock their potential through hands-on, youth-led projects! Join our innovative Alternative Provision programme, supporting secondary students who have disengaged from education or are at risk of exclusion. With a maximum of 12 students and a 1:3 staffing ratio, you’ll have the opportunity to provide tailored support and see real transformations happen. đŸ’ŧ Pay: £15/hour 📅 Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only ⏰ Hours: 25-30 per week (flexible based on needs) 📌 Closing Date: 10th March 2025 For full details and to apply, visit our website! Know someone perfect for this role? Like and share this post! 🙌 #HiringNow #SENDSupport #AlternativeProvision #InclusiveEducation #SwindonJobs
Wow, we are SO proud of our BOOST participants who delivered their project presentations last week! 🎉 After just 4 weeks, they confidently showcased their projects, including: 🎨 Graphic Design: Creating a logo for a business đŸĸ Architecture: Designing an office expansion with a 3D floor plan 🌆 Urban Design: Conceptualising new designs for a shared residential and community space đŸŽĨ Film Production: Creating a promotional video for The Platform Project The thought, creativity, and depth of understanding they put into their briefs blew us away! 🙌 We can’t wait for the reverse careers fair at the end of the programme, where participants will connect with businesses in their chosen industries to grow their professional networks. If you’re in one of these fields and want to join us, we’d love to hear from you! Programme Two of Boost is starting in May and referrals are open now. The programme will help you explore what you could do in the future and how you can get there. You will be supported to learn new skills for work and have hands-on business experiences for your CV. 🔗Find out more information on our website. #BoostProgramme #YouthEmployment #SwindonPlatform #FutureCareers
🌟The Platform Project's Spring Newsletter is out now! 🌟 We're excited to share our latest updates and opportunities with you. Inside, you'll find: ✨ Updates on our Boost, Connect, and Engage programmes 🌟 Inspiring success stories from our young people 📅 Exciting events like our Big Business Day and Epic Gameshow 🤝 Ways to volunteer or partner with us to make a real impact 📩 Read it here: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/news-and-updates Want to have our next newsletter delivered straight to your inbox? 🔗 Link in bio #ThePlatformProject #MakingADifference #YouthEmpowerment #newsletter
🚀Introducing the BOOST Employability & Enterprise Programme! 🚀 If you're wondering, "How can I get a job before I’ve had a job?" – we've got you covered. BOOST is a free 12 week development programme for 16-24 year olds designed to help you: 👍understand more about different careers 📄gain practical experiences for your CV 🧑‍đŸ’ģdeveloping confidence in writing job applications 😎know how to be successful at interview 🙌pave the way for your future success. Programme Two starts in May and referrals are now open! Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your career prospects. Find more information and the referral form on our website. Know someone who could benefit from BOOST? Please like and share this post! Want to find out more about Boost? We're running an information event on the 27th March and the details are on our website. (🔗in the comments) #BOOST #swindonplatform #employability #youthemployment
🌟 Become a Volunteer and Make a Difference! 🌟 Join The Platform Project's mission to improve young people's employment prospects through our Boost Employability and Enterprise programme. As a volunteer youth worker, you can support our participants in building the skills and confidence needed to launch their careers. Our Boost programme needs a commitment of just 3.5 hours a week. Choose between a short-term commitment of one module (four weeks) or dive deeper with our full 12-week program. Witness the transformation as participants gain career readiness and grow in confidence. Ready to get involved? Visit our website or contact us for more information. (Link in bio) Your support will make a difference! 🙌 #volunteer #youthemployment #swindonplatform #boost
🌟 We're Hiring: SEND Specialist Youth Trainer! 🌟 Are you an experienced SEND practitioner eager to make a genuine impact? Step beyond the traditional classroom and help young people unlock their potential through hands-on projects! Join our innovative Alternative Provision programme, designed for secondary students who have disengaged from education or are at risk of exclusion. We provide practical, youth-led projects that are driven by the student's own interests and passions. We're on the lookout for a SEND specialist to ensure the right support is in place for our students with additional needs. đŸ’ŧ Pay: £15/hour 📅 Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only ⏰ Hours: 25-30 per week, based on needs/availability 📌 Closing Date: 10th March 2025 For more details and to apply, visit our website. Know someone perfect for this role? Please like and share this post! 🙌 #alternativeprovision #swindonplatform #inclusive #hiringnow
🌟 Our Engage programme supports young people through practical, youth-led projects fuelled by their own passions and interests. Our approach helps them learn vital skills like teamwork, communication and emotional resilience without even realising it! 🎓 By engaging in real-life experiences and structured business projects, our participants discover career interests, boost self-esteem, and gain hope for their future. 🌈 Know someone who could benefit from Engage? Like and share this post, or visit our website for more information.✨ #alternativeprovision #swindon #engage #
🎉 Thank you to @newcollegeswindon 's Business Department for their fundraising donation. 🍰 The students organised a cake sale to raise the funds following Sadie’s recent talk to the Business T Level Course. We appreciate your support. 🙌 #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #PlatformProject
🌟 Join us in making a difference at The Platform Project! 🌟 Whether you want to support, volunteer, or partner with us, your involvement is invaluable. Engage with us on social media by liking and sharing our posts to spread awareness. 🎉 Professionals, share your career journey! Record a talk or join us in-person to inspire the young people we work with. Your insights can shape futures and guide aspirations. 💡 Ready to get involved? Visit our website or contact us for more information. Let's empower the next generation together! 🙌
WE'RE HIRING!!!! 👋 Youth Trainer (SEND Specialist) Are you an experienced SEND practitioner looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? Do you want to move beyond traditional classroom support to help young people discover their potential through real-world projects? Our innovative Alternative Provision programme works with secondary school students who have fallen out of education or are at risk of permanent exclusion. We are now seeking a SEND specialist to help us ensure the right support is in place for our students with additional needs. With a maximum of 12 students and a 1:3 staffing ratio, you'll have the time and space to build meaningful relationships and see real transformation happen. Pay: £15ph Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only Hours: 25-30 pw, dependent on need/availability Closing Date: 10th March 2025 Visit our website for the role details and application details! 🔗Link in Bio. đŸ“ĸKnow someone who this role is perfect for? Please like and share this post! #swindon #hiringnow #alternativeprovision #sensupport #inclusiveeducation
Connect Mentoring has been designed to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) by building a relationship with one of our specialist mentors who are also trained and qualified therapists. We work with children and young people of primary school age and up. Drawing on evidence-based, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused practices, our mentors tailor their approach to each child's unique needs and developmental stage. Through consistent, supportive interactions, children learn to trust and connect with caring adults, fostering emotional security and healthy attachment patterns. Potential outcomes can include improved emotional regulation skills, increased resilience and better social skills and peer relationships. 🔗Learn more about our Connect Therapeutic Mentoring programme on our website.
Well Term 3 just flew by and just like that we are in February ready for a well earned half term break. This term has been jammed packed with enterprise, employability, personal development, and fact finding! Here are just some of our highlights: Career Talks from our CEO, Managers, Delivery Team, and some friendly faces that are always here to support. Careers Guess Who! You would be amazed at some of our teams’ careers paths to date, we have the best team. 😊 A Celebration of Chinese New Year with everyone learning about their Chinese zodiac signs Mental health posters for S.A.D (seasonal affective disorder) Website reviews CV writing Engineering and Ingenuity challenges Letters to our future self! Escape Room Visit Logo Design Competition The list is endless, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. So proud of our students and everything they have achieved. Bring on Term 4 for more fun! Interested in finding out more about our Engage programme? Email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk
🚀 Ready to elevate your career prospects? Join our BOOST Employability Programme! 🌟 This 12-week journey is not just about learning—it's about meeting new people, having fun, and building a brighter future. With a module based around a structured work-based project, you'll gain real-world experience to include on your CV. Whether you're looking to launch your own business or building experience for employment opportunities, BOOST is your launchpad to success. Our next programme launches in May with referrals opening at the start of March. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow and connect! đŸ’ŧ✨ 🔗Link in bio! #BOOSTYourFuture #CareerGrowth #employabilty #swindonplatform
🌟 Celebrating Our Impact: Annual Report Highlights 🌟 Over the past year, our strong local partnerships have enabled us to support some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and complex young people in and around Swindon. 🤝💙 71% of the young people we worked with were at risk of/ had been excluded, and it took us an average of only 7 months to re-engage them enough to transition back into education. “I have been at the Platform Project coming up to a year now, as I don't go to school. Coming here really gave me a routine and a place to stay productive instead of doing nothing. It has showed me that hard work really pays off and gave me a feeling of achievement seeing my products sell and people liking them.” - Engage participant🌟 We ran a number of different events including the Big Business Day, where we welcomed over 100 young people from 8 different schools. It was a day of inspiration and learning, showcasing the power of collaboration. 🎉đŸĢ Curious to learn more? 📖 Check out the full report on our website. #ImpactReport #AlternativeProvision #ThePlatformProject #SwindonPlatform
🌟 Join Our Team at The Platform Project! 🌟 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are currently recruiting for a number of roles: Therapeutic Mentors Bank Teaching Assistants Bank 1:1 Tutors Voluntary Employability Youth Workers Ready to make an impact? 👉Visit our website for the role details and links to apply đŸ“ĸKnow someone who would be perfect for one of these roles? Tag them in the comments! #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference #SwindonPlatform #Teamwork
🌟 Annual Impact Report Alert! 🌟 We're thrilled to share the highlights from our latest annual impact report. Over the past year, we've supported more than 350 young people across our programmes, helping them gain the skills, confidence, and experience they need for their future careers. 🙌 We've received positive feedback from parents, who have seen first-hand the difference our programmes make in their children's lives. đŸ’Ŧ To meet the growing needs of our participants, we've also expanded our team, ensuring we can support even more young people on their journey to success. đŸ‘Ĩ🚀 Curious to learn more? 📖 Check out the full report on our website. Thank you for being part of our journey and supporting our mission to empower young people! 🌍✨ #ImpactReport #alternativeprovision #ThePlatformProject #NEET #Swindon
🌟Therapeutic Mentoring Programme🌟 Connect Mentoring has been designed to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) by building a relationship with one of our specialist mentors. Young people go out and about into the community to do low-pressure fun activities that they are interested in, and the mentor helps them open up and explore the things that might be holding them back, such as anxiety, self-harming, emotional dysregulation or trauma related challenges amongst other things. 👉Visit our website for more information! Link in Bio #therapeuticmentoring ##SEMHSupport #theplatformproject #swindon
📞✉ī¸ Building Confidence Through Communication! 🌟 We're so proud of our Boost participants who recently tackled an employability session focused on professional communication. From making telephone calls to writing email enquiries, they faced their anxieties head-on and emerged more confident than ever! These vital skills are paving the way for future employment opportunities. If you're a young person eager to enhance your skills, our next programme kicks off in May. Are you passionate about empowering young people? We're calling for volunteers to join us in making a difference. Get involved and be part of something amazing! 🙌 👉 Find out more today! Link in bio. #YouthEmpowerment #FutureSkills #VolunteerOpportunity
The Platform Project is looking for volunteers who can support our Boost Employability programme. 🌟Make a connection with a programme that matters Boost Employability and Enterprise programme supports young people to turn their passions into professions and break down any barriers preventing them from succeeding. 🤝Engage with your community Based in Swindon, we work with young people aged 16-24 to improve their career prospects with local employers. đŸĒ´Share your skills and experience Support our participants to grow in confidence as they take part in our experiential development sessions. Work with them to help them understand how to succeed in the job application and interview process or offer advice in setting up a business. Our next Employability programme for 16-24 year olds starts in May and runs every Tuesday between 3.30 and 7.00pm. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to supporting our young people for either a four-week module or the full twelve-week programme. Find out more on our website, 🔗link in bio.
The Platform Project had a visit today from the local Fire Service for our Business Fire Safety Check. After the team gave us the thumbs up, they spent some time with our Engage students. The students enjoyed having a look around the Engine with the Firefighters, took a seat in the cab and some even tried a uniform on for size! #swindonplatform #community #alternativeprovision
🌟Alternative Provision Programme🌟 We collaborate with partner schools to offer a unique blended attendance programme that boosts student engagement. Through practical, youth-led projects, students explore their passions while enhancing teamwork, communication, and emotional resilience. Our approach combines real-life experiences with structured business projects, helping students discover vocational interests and build self-esteem. Think we could help a young person you know? 👉Visit our website for more information! Link in Bio #Education #AlternativeProvision #theplatformproject #swindon
🤔Still to start your New Year's Resolution? đŸ’ĒVolunteer with us and inspire the next generation. We have volunteering opportunities that range from recording a career journey talk to supporting our 16-24 year old Employability and Enterprise Programme for a few hours a week. 📲Find out more on our website. 🔗Link in bio #volunteer #swindon #youngpeople #boost #theplatformproject
Another successful Christmas Market! 🎄🎅⛄ī¸ This event gave our young people the opportunity to sell the products they worked very hard to prepare over this term. We had chocolate brownies, Christmas decorations and cards, hot chocolate gift sets, candles, t-shirts, mugs, jewellery, lucky dip, a gingerbread guess who game, the list is endless, and it was all organised by our young people. 🙌 We are very proud of all our students. They have also made a nice little bit of profit each which they will be given in vouchers at the end of term. 🎉 As always, a big thank you to @nicherecruitment who kindly came and provided hot chocolate and mince pies to help us raise money for our student wellbeing fund. 😊
Do you know a young person who wants to work for themselves but doesn’t know where to start? 🤷 Our new BOOST development programme for 16 to 24 year olds is launching in January and is completely free to take part in. đŸ’Ģ The 12-week programme offers the opportunity for young people to explore their own practical business-led projects, building their CV while developing skills and confidence. 📈🤝📄 89% of the participants we have worked with on this programme have moved on to self-employment, employment, apprenticeships and other positive next steps. đŸĸ🧑‍đŸ’ģ🙌 Please like and share this post to help us reach more young people who could benefit. Link in bio. #platformproject #careerdevelopment #youthemployment #swindon
This week our focus is on Social Impact. We are working with our young people to help them understand more about charities and good causes and how they can help through their own enterprise projects and skills they can offer. 😊 We have chosen two great causes to support. đŸ’¯ 😇 Alternative angels a local charity who help Swindon’s homeless and most vulnerable with hot meals, snacks, and support accessing essential items and services. 🇰đŸ‡Ē Project Kenya – Supporting two charitable run schools @melonmission.charity & Silverbells childrens welfare who between them support over 500 vulnerable children with education, feeding programmes and social care. Our students have learnt about both amazing projects and are donating one item each from their own business for a charity stall at our Christmas Market and we have launched a design competition with the winning design being used on bespoke charity mugs which will be available to purchase very soon… Big thanks to Jane from Alternative Angels for coming over and speaking with our students. All profits will be split between the charitable projects to provide Christmas care packages. 😊
✨Are you aged 16 to 24 years old and wanting to build your cv and develop skills and confidence for work? Our new BOOST development programme is launching in January and is completely free to take part in. The 12-week programme offers the opportunity to: 👍understand more about different careers, 📄gain practical experiences for your CV 🧑‍đŸ’ģdeveloping confidence in writing job applications 😎know how to be successful at interview. 🎉89% of the participants we have worked with on this programme have moved on to employment, apprenticeships and other positive next steps. See the link in the bio for more details and apply today! 🔗🌟🌟 #platformproject #cvboost #freecourse #confidencebuilding
đŸŽļIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…đŸŽļ Well, it is here at The Platform Projects as our young people prepare for our Christmas Fayre being held on the 10th December 11am-1.30pm. Get the date in your diary now! Everyone is welcome. 🎄 Our students have a lovely range of products that they have designed and made from candles, Christmas cards, decorations, jewellery, mugs, t-shirts plus much more… There will also be hot chocolate and goodies on offer too thanks to Niche Recruitment ☕ī¸ *p.s this poster was designed by one of our lovely students 😊
Our amazing students & staff are taking part in a sponsored 5k walk on Wednesday 16th October to raise funds for our Mental Health and Wellbeing fund. 🙌 This initiative enables us to take the young people we work with on a range of offsite trips throughout the academic year. We have used funds this year on some of the following trips ice skating, rock climbing, kayaking, nature walks, picnics, outdoor game equipment. When we provide opportunities like this it significantly helps with their mental health and wellbeing, and we have found their engagement in our programme overall increases when we have these on offer each term. 😊 If you would like to sponsor our team, we would really appreciate the support and know it would massively motivate our young people on the day. The link to donate is in the bio ☝đŸģ
***Open Day 17th October*** Are you a school, agency, parent, or carer who knows or works with young people who struggle with the mainstream education system? Are currently out of education? Or are home schooled? Our qualified team can offer support to young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs, are home educated or are at risk of exclusion/ dropping out of education. We work with young people from age 13 upwards across a range of programmes. Drop in between 10.30am-1.00pm and see what we do in action & meet some of our young people & team. 😊 Our address is: Swindon, Edison Park, Hindle Way SN3 3RT For more information email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk
Are you home schooling your child? Do you know of any young people being home schooled? For young people who are off school role we have a discounted rate for our Friday Engage Sessions. * What activities are run? ✔ī¸Enterprise Skills and building your own youth business ✔ī¸Creative and practical projects – arts, crafts and upcycling ✔ī¸Employability and life skills ✔ī¸Group activities & Communication Skills ✔ī¸Confidence building and teamwork games ✔ī¸Wellbeing activities on and offsite We have a small, safe, and friendly environment suited to those who found the mainstream setting challenging or overwhelming. Email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk or call 01793 225708 for more information OR drop into our open day on the 17th October between 10.30am-1.00pm 😊 *Please note the discounted rate is only available on our Friday sessions for students off role and don’t have access to alternative funding (£60 for 4 hours 10am-2.00pm & £30 for 2 hours 10am-12.00pm/12pm-2.00pm)
🚨 Are you aged 13 - 25? Swindon Taskforce needs YOU! đŸĢĩ If you are aged 13-25 can you please take a few minutes to complete this very important survey before the end of September which will drive improvements for YOU to access information about work experience, apprenticeships and much more. Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejP9_1wvuH9LwfIXPWp0jcmZBbVvKB7wHDcbRu-lJufRLwpg/viewform (No personal information is needed) #swindon
This week we were very lucky to visit Swindon Fire Station with a group of our students and staff. 🚒 The team were the most amazing hosts giving us a tour, answering all our questions and then giving our young people the chance to have a ride in a fire engine, get the hoses out, do a tour of their training building and the best part of all we went to new heights going up in their specialist fire truck that had extensions that went so high we could see the whole of Swindon!! (slight exaggeration) but it was very cool & very high. 😮 Thank you so much Swindon Fire Station. We are looking forward to bringing another group over to visit soon. 😊 #swindonfirestation #firesafety #offsitetrips #career #youthdevelopment #alternativeprovision #engage
đŸŽļWorking 9-5 what a way to make a living… đŸŽļ sadly we can’t get that song for copy right reasons 😂) Our young person got both Sadie and his 1:1 support to work today no rest for the wicked 😉 Happy Friday everyone! 🎉
“I’ve never heard of The Platform Project...What do they do?” 🧐 We help young people in Swindon & Wiltshire and want to share what we do with as many people as possible! 😄 Are you a school, agency, parent, or carer who knows or works with young people who struggle with the mainstream education system? We can help! đŸ’¯ Our ENGAGE programme offers an alternative educational provision using enterprise, personal development and practical youth led projects to engage young people, give them confidence and the space to thrive in a small, friendly, and calm environment. We also offer the opportunity to take part in a range of group outdoor wellbeing activities. Alongside this, we run CONNECT; a therapeutically led 1:1 mentoring service where young people can be supported in activities in the wider community. Our qualified team can offer support to young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs, are home educated or are at risk of exclusion/ dropping out of education. To find out how we can help come along to our open day on Thursday 17th October or email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk
Today is a very special day at the platform as we celebrate Mr Milo’s 3rd Birthday. One of our students was kind enough to make him a birthday hat which as you can see he is wearing with pride!!! 😜 😂 🐾 🎉 đŸĨŗ #doggie #birthday #youthprovision #youth #swindon
Did you know that we are an accredited centre for @princestrust and 6 of our students have recently passed their Level 1 Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills. 🎉 These young people are now moving onto their level 2 qualification and many of our new intake are starting level one. These are delivered in such a creative and practical way that the young people enjoy the work!! Raising Aspirations a day at a time! đŸ’¯đŸ˜œ Get in touch if you would like to know more about what we do and how we work with young people in Swindon & Wiltshire.
Week One of our Summer Club Complete ✅ And what a week it was! 😍 Media Challenge Day T-shirt design and printing Outdoor Games Kayaking and Padel Boarding Inflatables Day and BBQ 100% of the young people took part said they enjoyed the week and 100% of them would refer to a friend which makes us a 100% happy!! 😃 Thanks so much to @justforfunholidayclub who we have collaborated with. Bring on our second summer club next week! #summer #summerschool #summerclub #youthdevelopment #justforfun #kayaking #enterprise
Our Big Business Day has finally arrived! We’re so excited to be running this today with 100+ students from 6 different schools!! 🤩 · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #ThePlatformProject
The amazing @theactorrebellion came in again today to run a workshop based around debating, with the upcoming election in mind. 📝 Our students picked to have a debate on whether Basic First Aid Training should be mandatory at school for those in year 6 and above. 🩹 Everyone did a brilliant job - we hope they left the session feeling proud of themselves! · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #youngpeople #ThePlatformProject #theactorrebellion #SEMH #inspiringswindon
We're excited to be able to run a FREE Summer Activity Club, for ages 13 to 18!! A week long summer activity club to boost confidence, learn new skills and have some fun through youth enterprise projects and outdoor activities... like Water Sports, Youth Business, Team Games, Videography etc! 🤩 Week 1: Mon 5th - Fri 9th August Week 2: Mon 19th - Fri 22nd August Fill in a form here: https://forms.office.com/e/ge0rqyDW7P 😃 *There is a £10 deposit to secure a space, which you will get back after the attendee has attended all of the days they have booked for. If there aren't enough spaces to book, you are entitled to a refund. **First come, first served. There is limited availability. Places could be offered for a single week, or both weeks. · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #summeractivityclub #swindonsummer #enterprise #careers #ThePlatformProject
Mr Milo loving life at the platform project #itsadogslife
Another exciting day at The Platform Project! Today we had the pleasure of meeting Arthur from @william_arthur_property 😊🏡 Arthur came and spoke to our young people about his entrepreneurial journey and his extremely successful property business. He gave some great advice to our students and took the time to get to know each of them, and find out more about their own mini enterprise projects. We are looking forward to working more with Arthur in the future! 😃 Arthur's favourite quote: "If someone tells you no, you’re speaking to the wrong person." · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #youngpeople #ThePlatformProject #inspiringswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration #WilliamArthurProperty
Are you ready for an evening of entertainment???? 🤠 Come along to our next Epic Game Show Fundraiser!! 🗓ī¸ Saturday 20th July 2024 🕕 6pm till late 📍 Meca Swindon Grab your tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/668224556637?aff=oddtdtcreator 📸 @tigerwattsstills · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #swindoncharity #donate #auction #fundraiser #fundraising #swindonevents #totalguidetoswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
Swindon Businesses!! Do you want to get your brand in front of around 250 people?! AND help support a local nonprofit?! 😍 Why not become a sponsor of our next Epic Game Show Fundraiser???? Taking place on 20th July 2024!! đŸĒŠ Find out more about what we do and how you could help by visiting https://www.platformproject.co.uk/events 📸 @tigerwattsstills · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #swindoncharity #donate #auction #fundraiser #fundraising #swindonevents #totalguidetoswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
What a fantastic student showcase we have had! Over £500 was taken from our very generous and lovely visitors who purchased a wide range of products from our young people! 🤩 We also had two work experience offers for some of our older students and lots of people enquiring about what we do and how we can help young people in Swindon and Wiltshire. Our students were buzzing at the end of the day! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to come along and see us! Until next time…
If you’ve got some free time between 11am and 1.30pm TOMORROW (22nd May) why not pop in for our Open Day and Student Showcase! 🤩 Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Time: Drop in between 11am - 1.30pm Venue: The Platform Project, Unit 2 (Ground Floor) Lancaster House, SN3 3RT Come along to meet the team, and hear all about how we support young people in Swindon & Wiltshire through our alternative provisions and enterprising education programmes! 😃 Refreshments will be provided ☕ī¸ All are welcome! · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #youngpeople #ThePlatformProject #openday #SEMH #inspiringswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
Last few teasers for next weeks sales event... Check out Liam's table which had it's resin top applied today, as it's finishing touches... Any offers???? 😜 Come along to our Open Day and Student Showcase next week!! Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Time: Drop in between 11am - 1.30pm Venue: The Platform Project, Unit 2 (Ground Floor) Lancaster House, SN3 3RT · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #youngpeople #ThePlatformProject #openday #SEMH #inspiringswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
Our students have started putting together their stalls ready for our Open Day and Student Showcase next Wednesday!! We hope to see you there! 😃 Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Time: Drop in between 11am - 1.30pm Venue: The Platform Project, Unit 2 (Ground Floor) Lancaster House, SN3 3RT · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #youngpeople #ThePlatformProject #openday #SEMH #inspiringswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
To run our fundraiser in July, we need your help to find sponsors!! 😃 Will you sponsor a night of fun and fundraising?? 🤩 Find out more about what we do and how you could help by visiting https://www.platformproject.co.uk/events · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #swindoncharity #donate #auction #fundraiser #fundraising #swindonevents #totalguidetoswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
Attention Teachers! 👋 Do you have any students who: Have low attendance levels as a result of social anxieties or chronic confidence issues? Have experienced trauma or attachment issues that make it difficult for them to engage constructively with teachers or peers? In recent years we have seen an increasing number of young people experiencing significant mental health challenges, preventing them from attending education, having the confidence to apply for employment, or in some cases even leaving their bedrooms. That’s why we’re working in partnership with the NHS local Integrated Care Board to reach those in mainstream education struggling with mental health issues. 🙌 If you know someone aged 11-18 who could benefit from one-to-one support from therapeutically trained and qualified mentors, please see our website to make a referral - https://www.platformproject.co.uk/referrals · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #charity #therapeuticmentoring #youthmentorship #mentoringyouth #mentoring #swindonmentors #theplatformproject #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport
A huge thank you to Hannah and Luke from @theactorrebellion, who today ran an incredible workshop with our young people, around presentation and communication skills. The positive vibes were flowing all day long! 😎 We can’t wait to continue working with them next term! · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #youngpeople #ThePlatformProject #theactorrebellion #SEMH #inspiringswindon
Are you a part or fully qualified therapist and want to be part of an innovative pilot to improve the mental health of vulnerable young people? We need you! 😃 We are actively recruiting a high number of paid mentors who are fully qualified therapists (or are part qualified / experienced in working with hard to engage young people and willing to train in therapeutically informed techniques) to work with secondary aged young people on a 1:1 basis. The mentoring will be activity based out and about in the local community and will not be formal therapy sessions, but we are specifically seeking therapists with experience in supporting young people who have experienced abuse and significant trauma, as well as social anxiety and neurodiversity related challenges. For more information please check out: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/workwithus · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #charity #therapeuticmentoring #youthmentorship #mentoringyouth #mentoring #swindonmentors #theplatformproject #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport
Another great day at The Platform Project!! We've had students working on shrinkies, 3D printing fidget animals, working on their budget spreadsheets and more! 😃 If you'd like to see some amazing final products for sale, come along to our Open Day and Student Showcase being held on Wednesday 22nd May, 11am - 1.30pm at The Platform Project! · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #youngpeople #ThePlatformProject #openday #SEMH #inspiringswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
Grab your tickets for our Epic Game Show Fundraiser!! Get ready for an evening of entertainment - all for a fantastic cause. Join us for a night you won't forget!! 🗓ī¸ Saturday 20th July 2024 🕕 6pm till late 📍 Meca Swindon Tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/668224556637?aff=oddtdtcreator for an evening of FUN and FUNDRAISING!! · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #swindoncharity #donate #auction #fundraiser #fundraising #swindonevents #totalguidetoswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
Supermatch Game time! 🤗 Epic Game Show to raise funds for The Platform Project will be even better when supported by [blank]. Write your answers on your cards! We’re looking for sponsors for our EPIC Game Show fundraising event on Saturday 20th July 2024 at @meca_swindon. 🤩 It’s a great way to showcase your brand to other businesses and individuals in the region, support young people on their journey into the world of business and to network! Get in touch with us today via info@PlatformProject.co.uk or visit www.platformproject.co.uk/events for more information. · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #notforprofit #fundraiser #fundraising #swindonevents #PlatformFundraiser2024 #blanketyblank #inspiringswindon #ThePlatformProject #CSR #businessforgood #inspiringthenextgeneration
One of our students has taken on a decorative skull, and creating an awesome lamp out of it!! 💀 You could see all this and more at our Open Day and Student Showcase! 🤩 Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Time: Drop in between 11am - 1.30pm Venue: The Platform Project, Unit 2 (Ground Floor) Lancaster House, SN3 3RT We look forward to seeing you!! · #swindon #wiltshire #nonprofit #youthenterprise #enterprise #careers #youngpeople #ThePlatformProject #openday #SEMH #inspiringswindon #inspiringthenextgeneration
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