Recovery and
Re-engagement Programme

For young people aged 16 to 24 experiencing anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), medical absence, SEMH needs or social isolation.

When a young person has stopped attending, the last thing that works is pressure.

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What it involves

This programme starts somewhere else entirely, with a relationship, a small achievable step, and someone who turns up consistently and does what they said they would do.

A 12 week intervention focused on confidence, wellbeing, mentoring, community engagement and transition planning. We lead with relationship and trust, at the young person’s pace.

Length: 12 weeks, extendable where required.

Attendance: flexible, typically 1 to 2 days per week or fewer at the start.

What is included

For many young people experiencing anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs or prolonged absence, returning immediately to education or training can feel overwhelming.

The Recovery and Re-engagement Programme is designed to reduce that pressure. Rather than focusing first on attendance, we focus on connection, safety and trust. Once a young person feels understood and supported, engagement becomes much more possible.

  • Comprehensive assessment and personalised plan
  • One to one mentoring and a named key worker
  • Confidence building and emotional resilience work
  • Wellbeing support, delivered in a trauma informed way
  • Community based learning and gradual re-exposure at a manageable pace
  • Careers guidance and employer visits when the young person is ready
  • Family support throughout
  • Transition planning into the next step

What young people can gain

The programme is designed to deliver both personal development and recognised achievement. 

Young people may work towards:

  • ASDAN accredited units
  • AQA Unit Awards


These provide evidence of progress and achievement, even for young people who have struggled in traditional educational settings.

Young people can gain:

  • Increased confidence and self-esteem
  • Improved emotional wellbeing
  • Greater engagement with support and learning
  • A trusted relationship with an adult outside the family
  • Improved social and communication skills
  • Readiness for centre-based provision or another Beyond Barriers programme

FAQ

Young people aged 16 to 24 experiencing anxiety, EBSA, medical absence, SEMH needs or social isolation.

A 12 week intervention, with progress reviewed throughout and the option to extend.

We plan the next step together, whether that is another Beyond Barriers programme, a return to education, or a different provision entirely. We are honest when we are not the right fit.

Our centre is in Redditch, and we work across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Worcester and wider Worcestershire, with outreach delivered in homes and community venues.

Local authorities, schools and colleges, SENCOs, SEND and social care teams, health professionals, careers services, and parents and carers.