Age

Young People: 12–18 years
Young Adults: 19–25 years (Adult programmes delivered through Safe Haven Education & Training)

Your Journey Starts Here

At Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope, we support young people  to build the confidence, skills, qualifications and experience they need to progress into education, training, employment and further career opportunities.

Our programmes provide a structured pathway from initial assessment and personal development through to qualifications, practical experience and progression.

The Foundation of the Programme – 6 Weeks

The programme begins with Stage 1 – Discover Me / Prepare Me (6 weeks), which is the mandatory foundation stage that every young person must complete before progressing to the next stages.

Stage 1 forms the core of the Be the Best Version of You programme. It can also be delivered as a standalone personal development programme, providing a structured opportunity to explore and address a young person’s past and present needs, challenges, barriers, aspirations and potential.

Rather than simply moving young people directly into qualifications or employment, we first help them understand where they are, where they want to go, and what they need to move forward.

Upon successful completion of Stage 1, each young person will receive an ASDAN-accredited certificate, recognising their participation and achievement in the foundation programme.

Start Your Journey

STAGE 1. DISCOVER ME / PREPARE ME

The mandatory foundation stage – 6 weeks

Stage 1 provides young people with a structured opportunity to discover who they are, understand their strengths and potential, explore personal challenges and barriers, and begin preparing for their future.

• Confidence and positive self-identity
• Communication and professional speaking skills
• Emotional resilience and mental health awareness
• Goal-setting and leadership skills
• CV and application skills
• Interview skills
• LinkedIn and professional profile development
• AI and digital workplace skills
• Career awareness, focus and direction
• Financial management skills
• Business start-up and business-planning knowledge
• A personal portfolio
• Careers guidance and progression support
• And more

Stage 1 therefore looks beyond simply preparing a young person to get a job. It helps them understand themselves, develop the confidence and skills needed to participate in education and employment, and begin to understand how they can progress, contribute and succeed in the modern world of work.

It provides the foundation from which each young person can move confidently into the next stage of their individual progression journey.

STAGE 2. QUALIFY ME

NCFE qualification & industry- relevant training | Approximately 2–4 months

Following assessment and preparation, participants can progress into training tailored to their individual needs, goals and areas for development. This pathway is designed for participants who want to gain recognised qualifications, develop functional skills and access industry-relevant training to support their education, employment and future opportunities.

Choose a qualification that supports your next step

STAGE 3. PLACE ME

Work Experience, Placements & Employment Pathways

Typical pathway: up to 6 weeks, depending on individual readiness, placement availability and progression goals.

For participants who are ready for practical experience, employer engagement and progression towards employment.

Opportunities may include:

• Employer Engagement – employer visits, workplace talks, careers events and industry insight
• Work Experience – structured short-term experience in a real workplace
• Work Placements – supported placement matched to the participant’s interests and career goals
• Apprenticeship Pathways – preparation and progression towards suitable apprenticeship opportunities
• Traineeships / Pre-employment Training – where an appropriate route is available
• Job Search & Applications – CV preparation, applications, interview preparation and job-search support
• Supported Employment – additional support for participants who need help entering or sustaining employment
• Further Education & Training – progression into college, specialist training or higher-level qualifications
• Employment – progression into suitable paid employment where the participant is ready

Discover → Prepare → Experience → Progress

Not Sure Which Pathway Is Right for You?

Our team can help identify the most appropriate starting point based on your needs, interests, skills and career goals.

📧 info@safehavenhope.com
📞 0191 406 2525

You can also proceed directly to registration by selecting your preferred programme above.

Our Approach

Assess → Discover → Develop → Qualify → Gain Experience → Progress

Our programmes are designed to provide a structured and flexible progression pathway, supporting participants from initial assessment and personal development through to accredited learning, practical experience and positive progression outcomes.