Programme overview
Horizons Short Breaks brochure
The full programme — 13–15 and 16+, all four strands, eligibility, outcomes, and how sessions run. Designed for families and commissioners reading it together.
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Programmes
Two age groups.
Four strands each.
After-School Clubs to recharge. Weekend Clubs for teamwork. Holiday Programmes for adventure. Short breaks that are therapeutic, engaging, and fun — with real respite for families.
Horizons13–15
Friendship · Fun · Future Pathways
Creative, active, therapeutic. Space to grow confidence, resilience, and social skills.
01 / 13–15
Ignite
After-School Clubs · 2 hours per session
Recharge, regulate, and grow after school.
- Boxing Clever — fitness & resilience
- Creative Expression — drama, movement, arts
- Independent Living Skills — cooking, budgeting, routines
02 / 13–15
Pathfinders
Weekend Clubs · Saturday & Sunday · 3 hours
Weekends focused on creativity, teamwork, and resilience.
- Music Tech & Creative Media
- Arts & Crafts and group challenges
- Art of Change — exploring identity, resilience, and change
03 / 13–15
Wild Horizons
Weekend & Holiday Sessions
Nature-based activities inspired by Forest School principles.
- Fire-building, shelters, nature crafts
- Bootcamp-style teamwork challenges
- Gardening, sustainability, and farm visits
04 / 13–15
Quest
Holiday Programmes · School holidays · 5 hours per day
Extended holiday adventures and creative projects.
- Art of Change projects — storytelling & performance
- Learn-to-Do tasters (Hair, Beauty, Cooking)
- Cultural outings and trips
- End-of-week showcases
Horizons16+
Skills · Independence · Future Pathways
For young people preparing for adulthood. Creative projects, life skills, outdoor experiences — friendships, strengths, and a route to independence.
01 / 16+
Elevate
After-School Clubs · 2 hours per session
Reset, recharge, and build confidence.
- Boxing Clever — non-contact fitness
- Creative Media — photography, podcasting, editing
- Independent Living Skills — budgeting, cooking, routines
02 / 16+
Explore
Weekend Clubs · Saturday & Sunday · 3 hours
Try new things, develop resilience, and build friendships.
- Music Tech & Games Design
- Life skills & community projects
03 / 16+
Wild Horizons
Weekend & Holiday Sessions
Build resilience outdoors through nature and fitness.
- Woodland walks & team challenges
- Outdoor bootcamps
- Gardening & sustainability projects
04 / 16+
Experience
Holiday Programmes · School holidays · 5 hours per day
Immersive holiday activities that inspire growth.
- Hair, Beauty & Barbering tasters
- Creative arts, cooking, digital projects
- Cultural outings & team trips
- Showcase events
Why chooseHorizons
Why choose Horizons
01
Tailored Support
Every programme is customised to meet the unique needs of each group or individual.
02
Expert Team
Qualified professionals with extensive experience in SEND and SEMH education.
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Holistic Approach
Interventions designed to boost confidence, improve engagement, and foster resilience.
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Proven Impact
Focus on friendship, personal development, and well-being, emphasising life readiness.
Delivery methods: Face-to-Face, Group, Blended Learning. Any combination, structured around the young person’s EHCP or identified needs.
Book a consultation→Resources & downloads
The flyers, in your hand.
Print-ready PDFs for parents and carers, commissioners, and anyone considering a role with us. Share them, hand them out, read them on the train.
Holiday programme
Summer Holiday Club
What the five-hour holiday days actually look like — Quest and Experience strands, outings, tasters, and the Friday showcase.
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For prospective staff
Therapeutic Support Worker
The TSW role spec — what you'd actually do across Ignite, Pathfinders, Quest and the 16+ strands, and the supervision and training we hold around it.
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For students
Work Experience placement
A real one- to two-week placement: shadowing sessions, sitting in on debriefs, a written reference, and a pathway into a paid role if the fit's there.
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