Opening 21 September 2026 — now accepting enquiries and referrals.
Kick Start Futures
AGES 11-16 · SECONDARY

Team Connect

Reconnecting Through Belonging

Designed For

Young people experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), anxiety or other barriers preventing engagement with education.

Our Aim

Young people cannot learn until they feel they belong. Team Connect provides a calm, nurturing and flexible pathway back into education through restorative relationships, therapeutic experiences and positive team environments. Participation develops at each young person's pace, recognising that every small success builds confidence for the next.

Curriculum

Wellbeing

  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Anxiety management
  • Self-esteem
  • Confidence building
  • Restorative practice
  • Social communication

Learning Through Sport

  • Football activities
  • Team games
  • Outdoor learning
  • Physical wellbeing
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building

Academic Learning

  • Functional English (optional)
  • Functional Maths (optional)

Qualifications

  • AQA Unit Awards
  • ASDAN
  • Leadership Skills Foundation Awards

Students Will Develop

  • Confidence
  • Trust
  • Belonging
  • Positive relationships
  • Emotional resilience
  • Motivation
  • Communication
  • Self-esteem

Interested in This Programme?

Get in touch to make an enquiry or refer a young person.