Branching out of Circles
Fulfilling commercial contracts by employing motivated young people with learning disabilities.
The Problem
Only 5.8% of people with a learning disability, autism or ADHD will find and sustain paid employment during their lifetime
The Solution
With this in mind, we have developed an opportunity that bridges the gap between work experience and employment. Circles ‘Branching Out’ is a conservation enterprise that focuses on providing supported employment opportunities for young people. We are determined to provide real and long lasting employment opportunities for those with autism and learning difficulties.
The Branching Out Team
Each team is led by an experienced industry professional that will assure quality whilst supporting the team with any additional needs. Team sizes range from team leader + 2 to team leader + 4 with additional. Our teams are devised using social dynamics as well as practical ability.
Costing - Our costing is modelled in line with industry standards.
Insurance - Employers liability, public, products and indemnity via the NFU National Farmers Union. More details >
Procurement - We’d welcome the opportunity to present this offer and discuss any potential contracts.
What does supportive employment look like?
Starting a new job can be overwhelming for anyone. We support our young people by simplifying the process; breaking the workload into manageable steps, overcoming fears by implementing practical solutions and enabling career progression by exploring hidden talents. A key area is supporting the transition from a parent managing their child’s education to the young person self-managing their employment and welfare.
Circles Alternative Education was founded in 2009 as a not for profit community interest company to provide provision for 11-16's at risk of exclusion from school. Over the past 13 years of progression, Circles has increased its service to provide vocational training and social emotional and mental health support for those aged 4-17 across 3 sites in Basildon & Stock in Essex and East Bergholt, Suffolk.
Circles strives to engage young people in learning through vocational team work and social development. By providing a happy, caring and safe learning environment for all, young people feel valued and are able to grow in confidence and independence. We promote happiness through a creative, exciting and practical curriculum, which generates a love of, and interest in, learning. Great value is placed on pupils’ self-esteem which is developed through a well-motivated attitude to learning, a healthy lifestyle, good social skills, self-discipline and a positive self-image.
Circles Alternative Education staff meet up with former student Jez to see how he is getting on two years after leaving Circles Farm & Salon.
