What services we offer at phoenix progress

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 At Phoenix Progress, we understand that the classroom environment isn’t right for every young person, especially during times of crisis, transition or emotional dysregulation. Our short-term respite and emergency provision offers a safe, nurturing alternative for young people who are struggling to engage with school due to anxiety, emotional-based school avoidance, or unmet SEND needs. Whether a young person is at risk of exclusion, experiencing high levels of distress, or simply not “fitting in” with the expectations of mainstream education, we provide a gentle, stabilising space to pause, reset, and rebuild. 

What We Offer:

• Up to 15 hours a week of respite placements or short-term emergency slots for young people in urgent need of support.
• A trauma-informed, child-centred approach delivered by qualified practitioners who specialise in SEND, PDA, and mental health.
• Opportunities to build confidence and resilience through therapeutic activities, nature-based learning, and vocational workshops.
• A calm, emotionally safe environment where young people are mentored, guided, and nurtured at their own pace.

Our team is trained to respond with empathy and expertise, helping young people re-engage with learning and life through trust, connection, and meaningful experiences. 

 For young people who need sustained, tailored support beyond short-term respite, Phoenix Progress offers a longer-term placement model that blends academic continuity with therapeutic exploration. This would be aimed at young people registered with mainstream schools with Phoenix Progress being a supportive element to that young person’s education, bespoke to that young person upon consultation with their school. Our aim is to re-engage young people in learning while nurturing emotional wellbeing, confidence, and life skills.

What We Offer:

• Academic continuity: If appropriate, young people access their mainstream school curriculum via Chromebooks, supported by staff who scaffold learning and liaise with schools to ensure alignment.
• Therapeutic exploration: Our 5-acre site, including woodland, grass areas, a walled garden, and greenhouse provides a rich environment for nature-based learning, sensory regulation, and confidence-building activities.
• Personalised pathways: Each young person follows a bespoke plan combining academic goals, emotional support, and practical experiences.
• Vocational and creative opportunities: From horticulture and conservation to art and outdoor projects, we help young people discover strengths and build transferable skills.
• Relational safety: With small group sizes and high staff ratios, we foster trust, consistency, and a sense of belonging.

Whether a young person is awaiting a specialist placement, transitioning between settings, or simply needs a longer runway to thrive, our provision offers stability, purpose, and growth.