Ventnor and the Isle of Wight provide a perfect ‘outdoor’ classroom for our young people. Here they can practice their skills away from school, without the challenges or risks associated with a big town or city environment.

Our experience tells us that young people become more confident when they feel connected to the wider community, which is why we place such an emphasis on this type of learning.  Things like:

• Going shopping - learning how to manage money, budget, plan ahead and practise language and communication skills
• Visiting the local town - a vital platform for developing independence, including learning to keep safe in an outdoor public environment
• Joining in community-based activities and entertainment – a chance to meet new people and try new ventures, e.g. youth club, local interest groups, Duke of Edinburgh and sports