Save the dates for our... Parent/Carer Open Event (SEND, Home Educated & Alternative Provision), where you can learn more about how we can help your young person over a cuppa - Tuesday 17th February - 10.00am-1.00pm 🍵☕ Spring & Summer Fayres, where you can enjoy a little retail therapy, whilst supporting the enterprise projects set up by our amazing young people! * Spring Fayre - 19th March 11.00am -1.30pm 🌹🌷🌼 * Summer fayre - 16th July 11.00am -1.30pm🍦☀️🌻 Learn more about what we do and how we can help a young person that you know at: www.platformproject.co.uk #SEND #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire #Homeeducated #AlternativeProvision #Shopping

Our students undertake their journey to re-engaging with education via our programme of youth-led development and starting their own business. These businesses are centred around things that they enjoy and give them experience of what it means to be self-employed. Young people who have set up their businesses, then they have the opportunity to trade during our fayres in spring, summer and at Christmas, as well as fulfilling orders received on an ongoing basis. Profits made are then returned to our young people in the form of vouchers for their favourite shops! We are always very proud of our students’ work but today we are super chuffed to receive positive feedback from their customers today: • ‘delighted’ 😀at the customised cushion and mug received • ‘very impressed’ 😀at the level customer service provided for keyrings Excellent work to all involved! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you fancy a little retail therapy, why not come along to our Spring Fayre on 19th March 11.00am-1.30pm. Find out more about us at: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/engage #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire #AlternativeProvision #SEND #Young People

WOW! 😮 Our latest Impact Report is out and our impact sats speak for themselves! 🌟 If you know a young person who is struggling with mental health, education or employment then please do get in touch to find out how our programmes of support could help. Read our Impact Report at 🤓: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/success-stories Learn more about us at 🤓: https://www.platformproject.co.uk Let us know about a young person who needs our help at ❤️: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/referrals Keep up to date by following us or save this post for later for someone who may need our help. #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire #AlternativeProvision #SEND #Young People

Great news! 😊 We're opening our doors to you this half-term for a free cuppa and a chat! 🍵 We're warmly welcoming Parents and Carers of young people with SEND needs or who are home educated, so that they can find out in person, how we can help. If you can come along, we'd love to see you on Tuesday 17th February between 10.00am and 1.00pm at The Platform Project Swindon (Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Hindle Way, Swindon, SN3 3RT). Parking is free but do register your licence plate when you arrive. We'll have the kettle on and you can let us know what your young person needs. If this matters to you, but you can't be there on Tuesday 17th February, you can contact us at any time, at this email address: info@PlatformProject.co.uk You can also learn more about what we do at: www.platformproject.co.uk #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxford #SEND #AlternativeProvision

Our amazing students on the DISCOVER and ENGAGE programmes, have been working to support the Great British Bird Watch. In their ENGAGE session they have made bird feeders to support local birds which they have hung in the local trees. Then as part of the DISCOVER tutoring programme, they conducted an hour of bird counting, for the Great British Bird Count. Our young people spotted a Seagull, Blackbird, Blue Tits, Magpie and Pigeons. This helped our young people to understand how to support their environment, how to upcycle low-cost household ingredients, and to how use both their maths and skills of observation to support this important RSPB work. 🌳🦜🦆🦉🌳 Learn more about how we can help young people at: • Discover Personalised Tuition (11-16 years) - https://www.platformproject.co.uk/discover-personalised-tutoring-service • Engage Alternative Provision (11-16 years) - https://www.platformproject.co.uk/engage • Refer a young person for help at support today - https://www.platformproject.co.uk/referrals • Impact Report Evidencing Outcomes - https://rpb.li/HIfl #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire #AlternativeProvision #Tutoring #YoungPeople

Our Impact Report for 2024-2025 is out now on our website, so have a look at some of the amazing work our team has been doing to help young people thrive and let us know about anyone that needs our help! Read our Impact Report at 🤓: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/success-stories Learn more about us at 🤓: https://www.platformproject.co.uk Let us know about a young person who needs our help at❤️: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/referrals Keep up to date by following us or save this post for later for someone who may need our help.

Just one to pop in the 2026 diary 😊 Please save the date for our Spring Fayre on 19th March 11.00am-1.30pm at The Platform Project, Swindon. More info to follow soon. 🌺🌼🌹🌷🌼

Introducing...The Platform Project Patch! We are so excited to share the news that we have now our own patch of land on which our young people can grow and cultivate all manner of wonderful flowers, plants and veg! The possibilities are endless! Gardening and being outdoors is strongly associated with better physical, social AND mental health benefits so this is something we will be encouraging across all of our programmes - all we need now is a bit of sunshine and a few bits and bobs to get us going. If you think you might be able to donate any of the items listed below to help get this 'off the ground' (😅) then please get in touch: • Tools e.g. digging forks and spades • Wellies - sizes 4 - 9 • Gardening gloves • Anything that might be useful for creating an edge e.g. old bricks, large stones, long pieces of skirting board/wood • Plants/seeds We look forward to keeping you posted on it's progress! 🥕🍅🥦🌾🌻🌱 If you can help by donating any of the above items please reach out to us at the following email address: info@PlatformProject.co.uk If you know a young person who could benefit from the help, support and opportunities offered by The Platform Project please contact us via: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/referrals

Introducing...The Platform Project Patch! We are so excited to share the news that we have now our own patch of land on which our young people can grow and cultivate all manner of wonderful flowers, plants and veg! The possibilities are endless! Gardening and being outdoors is strongly associated with better physical, social AND mental health benefits so this is something we will be encouraging across all of our programmes - all we need now is a bit of sunshine and a few bits and bobs to get us going. If you think you might be able to donate any of the items listed below to help get this 'off the ground' (😅) then please get in touch: • Tools e.g. digging forks and spades • Wellies - sizes 4 - 9 • Gardening gloves • Anything that might be useful for creating an edge e.g. old bricks, large stones, long pieces of skirting board/wood • Plants/seeds We look forward to keeping you posted on it's progress! 🌱🌻🌾🥦🍅🥕 If you can help by donating any items on this list please email us at info@PlatformProject.co.uk. If you know a young person who may need the help and support of The Platform Project do contact us at www.platformproject.co.uk/referrals #Young People #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire #AlternativeProvision

Great news! 😊 We're opening our doors to you this half-term for a free cuppa and a chat! 🍵 We're warmly welcoming Parents and Carers of young people with SEND needs or who are home schooled, so that they can find out in person, how we can help. If you can come along, we'd love to see you on Tuesday 17th February between 10.00am and 1.00pm at The Platform Project Swindon (Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Hindle Way, Swindon, SN3 3RT). Parking is free but do register your licence plate when you arrive. We'll have the kettle on and you can let us know what your young person needs. If this matters to you, but you can't be there on Tuesday 17th February, you can contact us at any time, at this email address: info@PlatformProject.co.uk You can also learn more about what we do at: www.platformproject.co.uk #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxford #SEND #AlternativeProvision

This afternoon one of our incredible students has been baking a cake for her upcoming birthday! 🎂🎈🎁Through this activity alone she was learning to follow instructions, make decisions, build self-esteem, work with others and understand how to use a range of measuring tools. The amounts also needed adjusting, so there were lots of maths calculations going on! 👏⭐ This is how we learn on Engage - through practical real-life situations.😊 Find out more here: www.platformproject.co.uk/engage #Swindon #Oxford #Wiltshire #Youngpeople #Lifeskills #AlternativeProvision

Today our students looked at what positive relationships looked like. ❤️ They worked in small groups to discuss and identify positive aspects and negative 'red flags' to look out for in relationships. This sparked some excellent discussion where young people shared personal experiences, asked questions and had to justify and articulate decisions - all skills required for the world of work! How could we help your young person gain skills and knowledge to prepare them for the wider world? 🌎🤔💭 Get in touch for more information: info@PlatformProject.co.uk Find out more at: www.platformproject.co.uk

Our amazing young people on the Discover Personalised Tutoring Programme have been working on their presentations, covering a subject of interest to them, which is all part of their work to develop their listening and speaking skills. Today we heard from the first of our presenters who has worked incredibly hard over the Christmas holidays to research and prepare a presentation on an unsolved murder of a rapper from the USA. 🕵🔍 Our amazing young person also thought carefully about the needs of different people listening to the presentation to ensure that their audience will find asking questions, an accessible process. A big well done! 👏 Great work! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you know a young person who could benefit from the broad range of programmes available at The Platform Project, why not visit our website at www.platformproject.co.uk

We have new starters to our Aspire course at the start of this term who have settled in well. They have already designed and printed t-shirts and mugs and are now joining in our Social Impact Module, where they will be choosing a charity organisation to help raise funds and awareness for. 👕🎨🍵 Our Aspire 16-19 vocational programme launched in September 2025. The programme has been specifically designed to help young people who need additional support in order to transition into College or work, so we designed a six-month course where small groups work on a range of life and work-related projects to build confidence, life skills, and aspirations for their next steps. If you know a young person aged 16-19 years old and who is struggling in mainstream education and who could benefit from the Aspire Vocational Training Programme you can learn more at: www.platformproject.co.uk/aspire #Swindon #YoungPeople #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire #Lifeskills #VocationalTraining #Aspire

Our amazing students on the Engage programme have started off the new year setting personal goals and learning about the Glucksschwein Pig! This is a German tradition relating to good luck and wealth – let’s hope it rubs off for their business enterprise projects! This has all been part of developing one of our key areas of learning: Interaction and Communication. 🐷💰🍀 If you know a young person who is seeking an alternative way of learning and could benefit from our small group Engage Programme Provision please get in touch or find out more about it here: www.platformproject.co.uk #Swindon #YoungPeople #Oxford #Wiltshire #AlternativeProvision

One of our young people on the Connect Mentoring programme enjoyed participating in photography, taking some piccies of their surroundings when visiting Moulden Hill and the lakes. This followed on from him enjoying some activities at a local café, where he independently followed instructions to make his own milk shake. 🌳📷🥤 Our 1:1 Connect Therapeutic Mentoring was launched to help young people struggling with mental health and emotional regulation issues. The 1:1 service provides a weekly mentor who is therapeutically trained to help them open up in a low pressure, fun environment, and find expertly crafted strategies that will help them to achieve their goals. If you know a young person aged 5-18+ years who is struggling in mainstream education and who could benefit from Connect Therapeutic Mentoring, you can learn more at: www.platformproject.co.uk/connect #Swindon #Oxford #Wiltshire #Youngpeople #Wellbeing #Youngpeople

Supporting an 11–16-year-old (Year 7-11) who is struggling in mainstream education? Our Engage programme has spaces available this term/now! Engage is for 11–16-year-olds (Years 7-11) who are struggling to engage in mainstream education, home schooled, have an EHCP or need an alternative provision to run alongside school. Our youth led business projects provide real, hands-on experiences across several different vocational roles, including various digital skills, project management, and self-employment. We also focus on creative wellbeing and personal development. Check out the image above for products made by our students! Our proven development model results in an 89% success rate in returning young people to education, employment, or enterprise. Who is Engage ideal for? Young people aged 11-16 (Year 7-11) who could benefit from: • A practical alternative education • Small group sessions • Prevention of becoming NEET / permanent exclusion from school • High flexibility / choice and low demand environment • Improved engagement and attendance • Youth led enterprise projects • A training workplace environment Learn more about Engage including details of times, days, and costs at: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/engage.. Make an enquiry now at: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/referrals.. Or call us during office hours on 0300 030 1232 do let us know if we can support your commissioning journey and other services may be needed. Visit us We welcome you and your young person to visit our project before enrolment, to ensure it is the right setting for them. For your peace of mind… Engage runs for a minimum of a term, with planned outcomes to achieve. It can run for as long as is needed. All our programmes are run with robust safeguarding practices in place. Our team are qualified, trained, and background checked. Students have access to our wider range of programmes when referred to us. We are experienced in supporting young people with experiences of SEMH, SEND, the care system, exclusion / school absence, trauma. #AlternativeProvision #YoungPeople #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire

Supporting an 11–16-year-old (Year 7-11) who is struggling in mainstream education? Our Engage programme has spaces available this term/now! Engage is for 11–16-year-olds (Years 7-11) we work with young people who are struggling to engage in mainstream education, are home schooled, have an EHCP or need an alternative provision to run alongside school. Our youth led business projects provide real, hands-on experiences across several different vocational roles, including various digital skills, project management, and self-employment we also focus on creative wellbeing and personal development. Check out the image above for products made by our students! Our proven development model introduces young people to a range of different career skills and youth led business options resulting in an 89% success rate in returning young people to education, employment, or enterprise. Who is Engage ideal for? Young people aged 11-16 (Year 7-11) who could benefit from: • A practical alternative education • Small group sessions • Prevention of becoming NEET / permanent exclusion from school • High flexibility / choice and low demand environment • Improved engagement and attendance • Youth led enterprise projects • A training workplace environment Learn more about Engage including details of times, days, and costs at: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/engage Make an enquiry now at: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/referrals Or call us during office hours on 0300 030 1232 do let us know if we can support your commissioning journey and other services may be needed. Visit us We welcome you and your young person to visit our project before enrolment, to ensure it is the right setting for them. For your peace of mind… Engage runs for a term with planned outcomes to achieve. All our programmes are run with robust safeguarding practices in place. Our team are qualified, trained, and background checked. Students have access to our wider range of programmes when referred to us. We are experienced in supporting young people with experiences of SEMH, SEND, the care system, exclusion / school absence, trauma. #AlternativeProvision #YoungPeople #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire

Young people and staff on our Engage Programme had a brilliant time ice-skating at the end of last term, pushing themselves and having lots of fun. It was great to see students cheering each other on and feeling proud of what they achieved together. A fantastic way to wrap up another busy and successful term! ❄️☃❄️☃⛸ Spaces are now available on the Engage Programme and you can learn more at: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/engage #Engage #ThePlatformProject #Young People #Swindon #Wiltshire #Oxfordshire #Active

The Platform Project is a long term, in person supporter, of a charity run school for 4-11 year olds in Nakuru, Kenya called ‘Silverbells Children’s Welfare', that provides education, food, social and health care to approximately 100 vulnerable children. This Christmas The Platform Project aims to raise £1000 to provide food for the winter, a Christmas celebration and treat for pupils at Silverbells Children’s Welfare, Nakuru. ❄️🎁⛄🎄🎅 If you can help please: Donate now at: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/christmas-appeal-for-silverbells-children-welfare Help to raise awareness, by sharing this post. You can also learn more at: @silverbellschildren'swelfare #silverbells #theplatformproject #christmas

Today our young people planned, prepared, cooked, and served up a Christmas meal at The Platform Project. This offered them the chance to develop a range of skills from time planning and budgeting to chopping and carving. If you think The Platform Project could help a young person that you know, get in touch now via https://rpb.li/0fyFTZ 🎅🎄⛄❄️🎁 #Christmas #Youngpeople #Swindon

Our Aspire and Engage pupils have been planning, budgeting for, and preparing for a Christmas meal which they will cook on Monday next week. Today they made these lovely crackers. ☃🎁⛄🎅🎄Why not share your favourite family Christmas Cracker jokes with us? #Christmas #Swindon #Youngpeople #Christmastraditions

We have just learnt that The Platform Project features in TBE today, following the opening of the new youthwork space yesterday, by Mayor, Cllr fay Howard, at our Christmas Fayre! https://rpb.li/jhU9T If you think we could help a young person that you know, why not get in contact at: https://rpb.li/wPEk #Swindon #Christmas #Young People #SwindonAdvertiser

We're delighted to share that The Platform Project features in the Swindon Advertiser today, following the opening of the new youthwork space yesterday, by Mayor, Cllr fay Howard, at our Christmas Fayre! https://rpb.li/JAXIdF If you think we could help a young person that you know, why not get in contact at: https://rpb.li/wPEk #Swindon #Christmas #Young People #SwindonAdvertiser

The Mayor of Swindon has officially opened our new youth workspace at The Platform Project! Councillor Fay Howard visited the not-for-profit organisation’s Christmas Enterprise Fayre today, during which the new space was unveiled. 🎄🎅🎁❄️☃ #Swindon #Christmas #Young People #MayorofSwindon

Our young people have been working hard to make gift items to sell at our Christmas Fayre tomorrow. You can have a sneaky peak in the attached video! ❄️🎄☃🎁🎅🎄 #Christmas #Christmasshopping #Swindon #Youngpeople

Our young people have been working hard to handmake gift items for our Christmas Fayre tomorrow. You can have a sneaky peak now at: https://rpb.li/nsi9c 🎅🎁☃🎄❄️ #Christmas #Christmasshopping #Swindon #Young People

✨ Do you know a young person who is struggling to find their feet and make their way into work? ✨Our BOOST: Job Club development programme supports 16 to 24 year olds in Swindon and the surrounding area to gain skills and confidence for work. 📅 Referrals are open now and the programme is completely free to participate in. The 12-week programme works on job-hunting skills like CV writing, interview prep, and career research, then participants get hands-on support to work on real applications or business ideas. Alongside this, they'll work towards a King’s Trust award in Personal Development and Employability. 89% of previous participants have moved on to a positive onward route, so if you know a young person who could benefit, please go to our website and complete the referral form or message us for more information. Places will be allocated during December for a January start. Sessions will run on Tuesdays between 3 and 5.30pm. #Boost #Swindon #JobSkills #YoungPeople #CareerSupport

A big THANK YOU to Cole Easdon Consultants Limited at Edison Park, who have generously donated stationery this morning, to help us continue to support young people in launching their careers. If your organisation can also support with stationery supplies, do call us now on 01793 384648.

Listen now to the Tuesday Talkback Hour on Swindon 105.5, to catch our CEO Sadie Sharp talk about The Platform Project, progress, and our upcoming event! #ThePlatformProject #Swindon #Education #YoungPeople

We are live on Swindon 105.5 today at 11.00am, so do tune in to hear about The Platform Project, its progress, and our upcoming event!

Our next BOOST youth employability and enterprise programme is now open for referrals! BOOST – Job Club is a 12-week programme for 16–24 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (or who are at risk of this). Sessions run every Tuesday, 3.00–5.30pm at our Dorcan office in Swindon, from 6th January to 31st March (with a break on 17th February). Each session is part workshop, part doing: young people learn key job-hunting skills like CV writing, effective job searching, interview prep and exploring different career paths, then get dedicated time to work on applications or their own business ideas with support from our team. There’s also the chance to gain a King’s Trust award. Fully funded places are available. Referrals close Friday 5th December – find out more and apply on our website. 🔗Link in comments

Our young people were boosting their interview confidence today, by taking part in mock interviews! As a first step they practiced some key techniques and common interview questions, before undertaking three practice interviews in a work-based setting. You can learn more about the Boost program at www.platformproject.co.uk/boost. #swindon #theplatformproject #careers

😎The Platform Project's Autumn Newsletter is out now! 😎 Inside, you'll find: 😊Engage Programme update for Term 1 🎉Updates on our new 16-19 Aspire Programme 📚Discover tutoring programme growth 🥰Connect – update and youth club launch 👨‍💼Boost updates-King's Trust success 📰News and Success Stories – Growing our Team Challenge4Change 🗓️Upcoming events Christmas Open Event and Fayre 👍How you can help Inspire our young people - share your skills Join our Ambassadors Network! Office clear-out appeal 📩 Read it here: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/news-and-updates Want to have our next newsletter delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe on our website! #ThePlatformProject #MakingADifference #YouthEmpowerment #newsletter

Our young people had an amazing chance to meet and quiz Sgt William P Blunt, of the School of Army Aeronautical Engineers! They asked everything from “Can you drive a tank?” to “What sports do you get to do in the forces?” We learned so much about Remembrance and why it matters, as well as the exciting opportunities available in the armed forces. A big thank you to REME for inspiring our Engage students! 👏

Today, we’re proud to share a moving Remembrance Day poem written by one of our talented ENGAGE students. At The Platform Project, we encourage every young person to express themselves and discover their strengths. This powerful piece is a reminder of the creativity our students bring to everything they do. Let’s pause together to reflect and remember.

Today marks Odd Socks Day and the start of Anti-Bullying week, so our young people have been getting creative to express their uniqueness and to raise awareness of bullying. Learn more about what our work with young people at: www.platformproject.co.uk #alternative provision #oddsocksday

🎉Huge congratulations to our BOOST participants who’ve just received their King’s Trust Award Certificate! 🎉Every young person entered for the award has passed - earning themselves a qualification in personal development and employability. BOOST supports 16-24 year olds to gain real experience for their CV while learning more about the job application process and receiving support with applications. Our next programme starts in January, with referrals opening mid-November. Get in touch to find out more!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Fiona, Gemma, Jaime and Jess across all three Challenge4Change events! Your encouragement and generosity helped raise an amazing £1,770 which has been split between Mesothelioma UK, Dementia UK and The Platform Project. Every cheer, donation and kind word made a difference. Well done to the Challenge4Change team! #Challenge4Change #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #Swindon

We’re hiring a Tutor & Senior Youth Trainer! 🌱✨ Are you a teacher or HLTA who wants to make a real difference for young people struggling in mainstream education? At The Platform Project, you’ll blend your teaching expertise with youth work - splitting your time between delivering creative 1:1 tutoring in Maths & English and working with students who attend our innovative alternative provision. Our unique ‘training workplace’ model supports small groups of young people (max 12 students, 1:3 staff ratio) providing personalised support for students aged 11-16 with additional needs or SEMH challenges. You’ll have the time and space to build real relationships, track progress, and help students rediscover their love of learning. 🔹 25-30 hours/week, term-time only 🔹 £15/hour 🔹 Closing date: Monday 1st December (Interviews will be held as applications received) If you’re patient, resilient, creative, and ready for a role where relationships come first, we want to hear from you! Full details and how to apply can be found on Eteach or our website. #EducationJobs #YouthWork #SENDSupport #AlternativeProvision #SwindonJobs #MakeADifference

Can you help our Engage programme? Our young people love playing chess at lunchtime, so we’d be grateful for any chess sets you can spare! We’re also planning a gallery for their creative work and would love your unused picture frames. If you can donate, please contact us via social media or email info@platformproject.co.uk. Thank you for supporting our creative community! ♟️🖼️ Please like and share to help us reach more people who could help! #AlternativeProvision #Swindon #Chess #Creative

We are in our last week of term which can only mean one thing… We take the students offsite. 🙌 😊 This term the students chose trampolining and the golf range! So much fun was had and we think we might have some pro golfers in the mix! 🏌️‍♀️ 🏌️‍♂️ We love our outdoor and offsite trips and so if you have any recommendations on places in and around Swindon we could visit let us know in the comments below. 👇🏻 More info on our Alternative Provision can be found on our website www.platformproject.co.uk spaces are available for after half term. 😊

Our ENGAGE participants have been researching inspiring figures for Black History Month—Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, and Mary Seacole. Check out this amazing poster created by one of our students! They’re also working on an anti-racism mural and we can’t wait to see it finished. Want to help young people make a difference? We’re recruiting a Senior Youth Trainer & Tutor—see our website for details.

Mentoring in action! Our Connect sessions take young people out into the community, exploring new activities linked to their interests—often outdoors. Every session helps boost confidence and supports mental health. Want to make a difference too? We're hiring! Check out our website for details. #Mentoring #ThePlatformProject #AlternativeProvision

🌟We're hiring: 1:1 Maths & English Tutors for our DISCOVER programme! 🌟 Are you passionate about helping young people who’ve struggled in mainstream education rediscover their love of learning? Join The Platform Project and make a real impact through creative, personalised tutoring for students aged 11-18 with additional needs, SEMH challenges, or those out of education. You'll deliver engaging, 1:1 sessions in Maths and English (GCSE & Functional Skills), build trusting relationships, and help students catch up and thrive. When your tutoring timetable isn't full, you'll support our Alternative Provision programmes - giving you insight into your students' lives and helping build the trust that makes real transformation possible. We’re looking for patient, resilient, and creative tutors or teachers with experience supporting young people with complex needs. If you’re ready to change lives one lesson at a time, we want to hear from you! Know someone perfect for this role? Please like and share this post! 🙌 Full details and how to apply are on our website – link in comments. #TutoringJobs #SENDSupport #AlternativeProvision #SwindonJobs #EducationCareers

A huge thank you to Jason at The Ask Agency for dropping off a box of stationery and craft stamps for The Platform Project – we really appreciate your support! 🖊️✂️ Everything is being put to good use by our students. If your office is having a clear-out, please think of The Platform Project! Your surplus stationery can make a real difference. #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #AlternativeProvision

They did it!! Huge congratulations to Fiona and Gemma for smashing their third Challenge 4 Change by completing the Swindon half marathon! 🏅 Well done to everyone who took part, and a massive thank you to the supporters who cheered them on and kept them going. Thanks to your generosity, the Challenge4Change team has raised an incredible £1,630 for their chosen good causes: The Platform Project, Mesothelioma UK, and Dementia UK. There’s still time to donate—link in the comments! #Swindonhalf #fundraising #ThePlatformProject #MesotheliomaUK #DementialUK #WellDone!

Only two days to go until the Swindon Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ A huge thanks to everyone who’s already sponsored the Challenge4Change team! Together we’ve raised an incredible £950 for The Platform Project, Dementia UK, and Mesothelioma UK. If you’re out supporting on Sunday, give Fiona and Gemma a big cheer (bonus points if you spot Fiona’s neon green knee supports!). Good luck to everyone taking on the Swindon Half - 13.1 miles and just enough elevation to make the undulating hills of miles 5-10 feel like Everest! 😅 Please like and share this post so we can raise even more for these amazing causes. Every bit helps! 🔗Link to donate in the comments! #Challenge4Change #SwindonHalfMarathon #ThePlatformProject #DementiaUK #MesotheliomaUK #GoodLuck

The Challenge4Change team are gearing up for their final challenge: the Swindon Half Marathon this Sunday, 28 September! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ They’re running to raise funds and awareness for three charities close to their hearts: The Platform Project, Dementia UK, and Mesothelioma UK. Every penny is split between these vital organisations, helping change lives across the UK. Thanks to your amazing support, they’ve raised £860 so far — and there’s still time to chip in! Donate or read their personal stories on our GivenGain page - link in the comments! Cheering you on to the finish line, team — you’ve got this! 💪✨ #Challenge4Change #SwindonHalfMarathon #ThePlatformProject #DementiaUK #MesotheliomaUK #MakingADifference #Fundraising #GoodLuck

Creative Friday on ENGAGE 🎨✂️ Our students took a sewing challenge and turned scrap materials into something new - highlights included a handmade skirt, a stress ball, and… finger trousers! We're proud of the imagination and perseverance today. #ThePlatformProject #ENGAGE #SewingChallenge #AlternativeProvision #LearningByDoing

A busy and reflective start to the term for our ENGAGE students 💡 🌟Designed their own avatars and explored what makes them marvellous 🌟Dreamed big with 2025–2026 mood boards 🌟Enjoyed challenges like Guess the Logo ✨Sealed it all in personalised Time Capsule jars: capturing where they are now and what they want to achieve this term 🤔What goals for the next 6 weeks would you put into your time capsule? Do you know a young person aged 11–16 struggling to attend, achieve or engage in mainstream school? ENGAGE Alternative Provision could be for them. Visit our website or get in touch to find out more. #EngageAP #AlternativeProvision #StudentVoice #Education

🐕 Meet Milo, our four-legged tour guide! 🎥 We're thrilled to share this video tour of our new upstairs office space, featuring the one and only Milo showing us around! A huge thank you to one of our talented Engage students who put this brilliant video together - we're so grateful for your creativity and hard work! 👏 Our Aspire programme is designed specifically for young people aged 16+ with SEND or SEMH needs who might find mainstream college environments challenging. This supportive 6-12 month programme runs for 10 hours per week and is designed to help prepare students for their next steps - whether that's college, apprenticeships, work experience, or employment. Spaces are still available for a September/October start We believe every young person deserves the right support to reach their potential, and we're so proud of the welcoming, inclusive space we've created. Want to learn more about how Aspire could support you or someone you know? 👉 Check out our website for full details or reach out to Fiona Simpson (email in comments) - we'd love to hear from you! #AspireProgramme #SEND #SEMH #Post16Education #InclusiveEducation #AlternativeEducation

Huge thanks to Gavin and Glen from Nationwide for painting our new upstairs office! They travelled all the way from Cornwall and Leicestershire to help. Special shout-out to Glen, who gave us his time just as he's retiring—that’s real dedication. 👏 We can’t wait to open our new Aspire programme space on Monday. Thank you both for making this happen! #ThankYou #VolunteersMatter #AspireProgramme #Teamwork #Nationwide

We Need Your Decorating Supplies! 🎨 Exciting news – our upstairs office transformation is taking shape! Our partition walls are up and next week, generous volunteers from Nationwide will be painting our new office space. We’d really appreciate the loan of any painting equipment—rollers, brushes, dustsheets, and especially roller poles. If you have any equipment to lend or donate, please let us know. Thank you! #CommunitySupport #VolunteerPower #Swindon #ThePlatformProject #GetInvolved #CreativeSpaces #ThankYou

Another Summer Term Highlight: Our young people visited the REME Museum in Lyneham for Females in Engineering week! 🚀 They explored the world of engineering in the army, got hands-on with tanks and exhibits, and learned from Captain James about her inspiring role and all the possibilities in the army. The day was packed with activities and career insights. We still have some spaces for September on our Engage programme - get in touch to find out more or check out our website! #SummerHighlight #FemalesInSTEM #REME #Careers #ThePlatformProject #EngageProgramme #AlternativeProvision

🤝 Ready to be the bridge between community and opportunity? 🤝 The Platform Project is growing, and we need a Community Engagement Coordinator to connect the dots between employers, volunteers, stakeholders and the young people who need our support most. This role is about building lasting partnerships that create real change. From student engagement activities to fundraising initiatives, from business relationships to volunteer coordination - you'll see how every connection contributes to sustainable growth and social impact. We're seeking someone who's passionate about social impact, comfortable representing us in the community, and excited about making a real difference in young people's lives. 🔗Find out more on our website - link in comments. #CommunityEngagement #EventsManagement #SocialImpactCareers #NetworkingForGood #MarketingStrategy

✨September/October Spaces Available for our Aspire Post-16 programme✨ 💭Are you, or do you know, a young person with SEND/SEMH needs who could struggle in a mainstream college environment? 💭Are you looking for a smaller, more bespoke and youth-led programme that helps prepare you for your next steps? Aspire is a 6-to-12-month programme for 10 hours per week, designed to support and prepare young people for college, apprenticeships, work experience or employment. The course will cover: ✅Personal Development ✅Enterprise ✅Life and Independence Skills ✅Community Impact ✅Employability ✅Work Experience ✅King's Trust Qualification Additional bolt on offer of Mentoring and Tutoring available. (fees apply) Funding is required for this programme. Young people with an EHCP may be able to access funding but please seek advice from your EHCP coordinators. Private bookings welcome. To find out more, apply, or to organise a visit, go to www.platformproject.co.uk/aspire or email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk

What a whirlwind summer term—packed with fabulous events and milestones! Now that we've reached the summer break, we’re excited to share the highlights and we're starting with a particularly special one. In July, Gemma represented The Platform Project at Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation’s 50th anniversary event. As a proud grant recipient, it was amazing to celebrate with their supporters, partners, volunteers and other recipients. Gemma even had the honour of meeting Her Majesty The Queen, who was keen to hear about our work supporting young people’s futures. Huge thanks to WCF for inviting us! #ThePlatformProject #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference #SummerHighlights #RoyalRecognition (Photo credit: Will Scammell)

☀️ A Huge Thank You from The Platform Project! ☀️ We’re so excited to share the success of our Summer Fayre on the17th July! 🌻 Thanks to everyone who joined us, our talented young people raised over £420 with their wonderful creations! 💷✨ Your support makes a real difference for our young people, boosting their confidence, skills, and opportunities. #ThankYou #SummerFayre #YoungEnterprise #CommunitySupport #ThePlatformProject

On Tuesday, we hosted practice interview sessions for our Boost participants. Our young people impressed everyone with their confidence and ability to build rapport, showing just how employable they are becoming. 📆Our next Boost programme kicks off this September, and referrals are open now. If you're aged 16-24 and struggling to find your way into work, Boost could be the support you need. Find out more on our website or send us a message. Huge thanks to our volunteer interviewers who made sure the evening was a real success! We couldn't do it without you! ⭐ #YouthEmployment #CareerDevelopment #BoostProgramme #EmployabilitySkills

A sneaky peak at some of our students stalls for tomorrow’s summer fayre! ☀️ Lots of amazing products, services, and delicious baked goods. 😋 Come along and show your support, they have worked hard this term, and we are very proud of them. 😊 11.00pm-1.30pm (Drop in’s welcome) Find our full address at www.platformproject.co.uk

☀️🎈 The Platform Project Summer Fayre is one week away! 🎈☀️ Pop by on Thursday 17th July, 11am–1:30pm at Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RT and discover fantastic stalls run by our talented young people. Expect handmade jewellery, t-shirts, mugs, candles, upcycled furniture, sweet treats, face painting and more! 🛍️✨ It’s the perfect chance to see the work our participants have created and learn more about our programmes for 11–24-year-olds. Parents, carers, referrers, and anyone curious are warmly welcome! Please RSVP to fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk—and don’t forget to share this post to help us spread the word! 💛 Thanks to another of our Engage students for this wonderful poster! #SummerFayre #AlternativeProvision #SwindonEvents #ThePlatformProject

🚀 BOOST Employability & Enterprise Programme 3– starts September🚀 Are you aged 16-24 (or know someone who is) and finding it hard to get a job because you haven’t had a job before? Does knowing what you want to do for a career seem impossible? Our FREE 12-week BOOST programme is designed just for you! Our current BOOST participants are smashing it! They’ve just completed Module Two of BOOST Qualify, working on their own project briefs and confidently presenting their work. This module is all about bringing your own ideas to life, including the chance to explore your own business! Plus, you can work towards a King’s Trust Qualification and get hands-on practice with CVs, interviews, and more. We also run BOOST Team – where you’ll work in small groups on real projects, building teamwork skills and gaining practical experience to talk about in interviews. BOOST kicks off again this September, and referrals for both Qualify and Team are OPEN NOW and close on 25th July! Ready to take the next step? 🔗For more info and to refer, visit our website. #Swindon #Wiltshire #YouthOpportunities #BoostYourFuture #Employability #Enterprise #NEET #KingsTrust #Careers #YoungPeople

The Challenge4Change team—Fiona, Gemma, Jaime, and Jess—are off on their next epic adventure! 🏔️ This time, they’re taking on Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland at 4,409 feet. We’re cheering them on every step of the way and hope they’re still smiling at the summit tomorrow! They’re climbing to raise funds and awareness for three amazing charities that are close to their hearts: The Platform Project, Dementia UK, and Mesothelioma UK. Every penny raised will be split between these vital organisations, helping to make a real difference in thousands of lives across the UK. So far, they’ve raised an incredible £575—but there’s still time to show your support! If you’d like to donate or read more about their personal reasons for taking on these challenges, visit: https://www.givengain.com/project/challenge4change2025 After Ben Nevis, their third and final challenge will be the Swindon Half Marathon in September—so stay tuned! Wishing the team the best of luck as they push themselves outside their comfort zones. You’ve got this! 💪🌟 #Challenge4Change #BenNevis #TeamSpirit #ThePlatformProject #DementiaUK #MesotheliomaUK #MakingADifference #Fundraising #GoodLuck #PushYourLimits

Is your organisation or family supporting a young person aged 16–19 who needs a fresh start? Aspire, our new traded programme, launches in September 2025. With just 12 students per cohort, Aspire combines employability skills, enterprise, IT, and life skills in a nurturing, work-like setting. The six-month programme runs for 10 hours per week across two days (£30 per hour). Therapeutic mentoring and qualification tutoring can be added to the programme (additional fees apply) For more info or to refer, contact Fiona.Simpson@PlatformProject.co.uk #AspireLaunch #YouthEmpowerment #TradedProgramme #SwindonYouth #NextSteps #EducationSupport

Another amazing day for our ENGAGE students! ⚽️ We had a fantastic visit from Libby, a player and coach at Swindon Town Football Club. Libby shared her inspiring journey, spoke about the power of following your passions, and encouraged our young people to find joy in what they do. Our students loved practicing ball skills and hearing about all the different ways young people can get involved in football—no matter their experience level! Huge thanks to Libby for her time, energy, and encouragement. Swipe through to see our students and staff in action, putting their new skills to the test! 🙌 Want to know more about ENGAGE or our other programmes? Visit our website - link in bio #SwindonTownFC #ENGAGE #AlternativeProvision #FootballForAll #FollowYourPassion #Swindon #ThePlatformProject

🌞🎉 You’re Invited to The Platform Project Summer Fayre! 🎉🌞 Join us on Thursday 17th July, 11am – 1:30pm at Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RT for a fantastic Summer Fayre! Thanks to our Engage students for designing our posters - look out for more designs. Our talented young people will be hosting a variety of stalls with unique products—think t-shirts, mugs, jewellery, candles, upcycled furniture, sweet treats, doggy gift sets, and so much more! 🛍️🍰🐾 This is a great chance to see the amazing projects our participants have worked on, meet the team, and find out more about our programmes for young people. We welcome everyone—parents, carers, referrers, and anyone interested in supporting local youth! Please email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk to let us know you’re coming. Help us spread the word—please share this post! 💛 #SummerFayre #AlternativeProvision #SwindonEvents #ThePlatformProject

Today we had an inspiring visit from Rachel, a trailblazing female firefighter! 🚒 Working in a male-dominated industry, Rachael shared fascinating facts about the fire service, answered all our students’ questions, and delivered a fun, engaging session. One of the highlights? Everyone got the chance to try on her (very heavy!) kit. Rachel is an all-round legend—our young people loved every minute! 💪🔥 #Engage #AlternativeProvision #RoleModel #WomenInFire

Today we had a very special guest join us in the office. Say hello to Blossom 🐱 🌸 Our students loved her. (Don’t let Milo, Millie & Monty know 😂) #kittenlife #kittenlove #alternativeprovision

🌟 Struggling to find the right next step for a 16–19 year old who isn’t engaging with mainstream education? Aspire is our new, transitional programme supporting young people with barriers like low attendance, trauma, or learning needs. Small cohorts, hands-on work experience, and personalised support set Aspire apart. Limited places available - 10 hours per week across two days - from September 2025. (Fees apply) Enquire today: Fiona.Simpson@PlatformProject.co.uk #Aspire2025 #YouthSupport #VocationalTraining #AlternativeProvision #ParentSupport #ProfessionalNetwork

📆Mark your calendars for The Platform Project Summer Fayre on 17th July! Join us between 11am and 1:30pm to celebrate our young people's incredible achievements. This is your chance to see first-hand the amazing work our participants create, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about our life-changing programmes. Browse and purchase unique items crafted by our talented young people. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with our community and see the real impact of your support in action.

🌿 Our Connect Mentoring sessions are all about supporting young people in a way that feels right for them. Whether it’s a walk in the countryside, a visit to the lakes, a bounce on the trampoline, or even ice skating, we tailor every session to help our participants feel comfortable, open up, and boost their mental wellbeing. 💬✨ Taking time out for these activities isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful way to support mental health and build confidence. Every step, skate, or jump is a chance to connect, unwind, and grow together. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #ConnectMentoring #WellbeingJourney #SupportYoungPeople #SwindonYouth #PlatformProject #PositiveMinds #MentoringMatters

🚀 Introducing Aspire – Our Brand-New Transitional Programme for 16–19 Year Olds! Launching September 2025 in our vocational training suite, Aspire is designed for young people who need extra support to take their next steps. Whether it’s re-integrating into college or sixth-form, securing an apprenticeship, or moving into work, Aspire offers a flexible, work-like environment with expert mentors and real-world experience. Please note: Aspire is a six-month traded programme and fees apply. Want to refer a young person or learn more? 📧Email Fiona.Simpson@PlatformProject.co.uk #AspireProgramme #YouthDevelopment #Swindon #CareersSupport #NEET #EducationMatters #AlternativeProvision

Ever wondered what it would be like to be 20cm tall or 20m tall? Our young people had a blast debating this “Would you rather?” question—but first, we had to visualise just how tall 20m really is! We lined ourselves up and managed to reach 10 metres… then had to imagine the rest! 😆 We love encouraging our Engage students to build their speaking, listening, and debating skills, and to have the confidence to share their ideas. And yes, we believe learning should always be fun! So—what would you choose: 20cm or 20m tall? Let us know your answer (and why!) in the comments below 👇 #YouthVoice #DebateSkills #ConfidenceBuilding #LearningThroughFun #PlatformProject #AlternativeProvision

Last week’s session was all about creativity and self-expression! 🎨✨ Our students took on the challenge of designing their own school uniforms—debating their personal preferences, considering different needs, and thinking about what makes everyone feel comfortable and confident. After some lively discussions, they presented their designs to the group, showing off not just their artistic skills but also their ability to listen, collaborate, and respect each other’s ideas. What would your dream school uniform look like? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #AlternativeProvision #InclusiveEducation #Teamwork #Creativity #Swindon #SocialImpact #EducationForAll #PlatformProject

😎The Platform Project's Summer Newsletter is out now! 😎 Inside, you'll find: 😊Engage Programme update for Term 5 🎉Our new 16-19 Aspire Programme 🥰Connect – feedback from our young people 👨‍💼Boost updates-(Programme 1 & 2) and the Reverse Careers Fair 📰News and Success Stories – Growing our Team Expanding our Space King’s Trust Success Challenge4Change 🗓️Upcoming events Big Business Day Summer Fayre 👍How you can help Share your Career Journey Office clear-out appeal Summer holiday donations 📩 Read it here: https://www.platformproject.co.uk/news-and-updates Want to have our next newsletter delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe on our website! #ThePlatformProject #MakingADifference #YouthEmpowerment #newsletter

🎉 Huge congratulations to two of our amazing students who have achieved their King’s Trust Level 2 Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills! 🏆👏 We’re proud to be an accredited centre for the King’s Trust, supporting young people on their journey to brighter futures. If you want to find out more about our Engage programme and what we offer the young people we work with, get in touch with us today! Celebrating every step forward together! 🌟 #KingsTrust #AlternativeProvision #Employability #Swindon #YouthDevelopment #ThePlatformProject

💚 It's Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 and this year's theme is Community.💚 At The Platform Project, we believe in the strength of coming together to uplift and inspire young people. Through our BOOST, ENGAGE, and CONNECT programs, we provide a safe and supportive space for young people to grow, learn, and thrive. Together, we can create a community where everyone feels supported and valued. 💪 👉Find out more on our website. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #ThePlatformProject #BOOST #ENGAGE #CONNECT #AlternativeEducation #Swindon

At The Platform Project, our CONNECT mentoring programme is designed to make a difference in the lives of young people who need it most. Our mentors work 1:1 with participants, using trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches to provide tailored support that meets their unique needs. Whether it's building confidence, developing skills, or finding direction, we're here to help them thrive. 🌱 👉 Are you working with someone aged 5-18+ who demonstrates low levels of resilience and struggles to manage challenging situations positively? Do they suffer from low mood or mental health issues but are unwilling or unable to access professional services? 📩 Get in touch today for more information and see how we can help! 🔗in bio. #Mentoring #YouthSupport #ThePlatformProject #Connect

It’s fun day Friday here on our Engage Programme and we have made the most of this beautiful sunshine! Ice creams, rounders, and running races! A great way to end what’s been an amazing week. Bank holiday weekend here we come. 🙌😊 #fundayfriday #sunshine #engage #alternativeprovision

🍳✨ Cooking Up Confidence and Skills! ✨🍳 At The Platform Project, we’re passionate about helping young people thrive through hands-on learning. Programmes like ENGAGE allow students to explore their interests, build life skills, and gain qualifications—all while having fun! Do you young person who could benefit from Engage? Visit our website to find out more! 🌍✨ With your support, we’re raising funds through our Epic Quiz Night to transform our new upstairs unit to include a much larger kitchen. This space will allow us to expand our cooking and training opportunities, empowering even more young people to develop valuable skills like teamwork, communication, and emotional resilience. 🎟️ Join us for our Epic Quiz Night: 📅 Saturday, 14th June 2025 ⏰ 7 PM - 10 PM 📍 The Platform Project, Swindon 💡 Tickets: £20 per person (includes a welcome drink & snacks!) 👉 Book your spot now. #EpicQuizNight #FundraiserEvent #PlatformProject #AlternativeProvision #CookingForChange

🌟 Professionals, Make a Difference! 🌟 Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation? Here’s your chance to directly connect with young people and help shape their career aspirations. 💬 How You Can Help: 🎤Record a short talk about your career journey—your video will become a lasting resource in our library, giving participants flexible access to learn from your experience. 🧑‍🏫Share your career story and answer questions face-to-face, providing practical guidance and inspiration. This is a perfect opportunity for busy professionals who want to make a meaningful impact without a huge time commitment. 👉 Interested in getting involved? Reach out to us on social media or via our website for more information. Link in bio. #Employability #PlatformProject #CareerImpact #MakeADifference

Tomorrow Fiona, Gemma, and Jess embark on the first of three big challenges they are taking part in over the next 6 months to raise money for three very important charities/not for profits. They are raising funds for our very own Activity Wellbeing Programme, Dementia UK, and Mesothelioma UK. Tomorrow the team will be doing a 20k bike ride, 3k kayak and a 5k run (in succession!) Our students have made some t-shirts and a good luck poster with one student giving some wise words. “You can’t lose if you never intend on winning!!” 🤣 😊   If you would like to donate or find out more about why they are taking part in these challenges, you can do so via the link in our bio.  Good Luck Team. 🙌

🌟 Calling all secondary schools in Swindon, Wiltshire, and surrounding areas! 🌟 Join us for the Big Business Day & Inter-School Enterprise Competition 2025 on Thursday, 10th July at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, Swindon! 🎯 What’s in store? ✨ Exciting enterprise competition ✨ Careers fair with local businesses ✨ Inspiring guest speakers ✨ Fun activities, prizes & more! Perfect for students studying business or looking to gain practical, transferable skills. 📞 Contact us for details or check out our website (link in bio) Don’t forget to share! 😊 #BigBusinessDay #StudentSuccess #EnterpriseCompetition

Our wellbeing programme is all about helping young people step out of their comfort zones, building confidence and enjoying positive experiences through engaging activities. From trying new things to seeing those big smiles, it makes a huge difference! We'd love to hear from you! Which activity would get you smiling? Got another idea? Drop it in the comments!

Do you know a young person struggling with resilience and managing challenges? 💬 Our Connect programme offers Therapeutic SEMH Mentoring Support to empower them with the tools and strategies they need to thrive. 🌟 With a focus on building confidence and better coping mechanisms, we’re here to help young people navigate life’s hurdles positively. Let’s support them in moving closer to their goals. 💛 🔗Find out more about Connect and our other programmes on our website. #YouthSupport #SEMH #Connect #TherapeuticMentoring #AlternativeProvision

🌟 ENGAGE Students Take on the Easter Egg Challenge! 🌟 Our talented ENGAGE students have been hard at work, taking on an exciting challenge to design and market a brand-new Easter egg! 🐣🍫 From brainstorming to pitching, their creativity has truly shone through. Their ideas ranged from innovative flavours—think both traditional chocolate and savoury twists—to non-food options like beauty product eggs and confetti-filled surprises! 🎉💄🧀 Now it’s YOUR turn! What’s your dream Easter egg design? Share your ideas in the comments below—we’d love to hear them! 💡👇 #ENGAGEChallenge #AlternativeProvision #YouthInnovation #PlatformProject #ThinkOutsideTheEgg #EasterFun

🐣 A Huge Thank You from The Platform Project! 🐣 We are absolutely thrilled to share the success of our Spring Fayre last week! 🎉 Thanks to the incredible support from all who attended, our talented young people made over £400 from their amazing creations! 💷✨ Some students even sold out of their most popular items and had to take orders to keep up with the demand – how fantastic is that?! 🛍️👏 Your support means the world to us and to the young people we work with. Every purchase and kind word helps build their confidence, skills, and future opportunities. #ThankYou #SpringFayreSuccess #AlternativeProvision #ThePlatformProject #YouthEnterprise

Mentoring can make a real difference. This Year 8 student shares how having a mentor helped them manage emotions, improve relationships, and make positive choices. Together, we can support young people struggling in mainstream education to thrive. Learn more about our programmes on our website. 🔗in bio #Connect #TherapeuticMentoring #AlternativeProvision #SwindonPlatform

🌼🎉 Spring Fayre Tomorrow - 25th March! 🎉🌼 ⏰ 11am - 1:30pm We’re all set up and ready to welcome you to The Platform Project Spring Fayre tomorrow! 🌟 ✨ Don’t miss out on: 🛍️ Unique items like t-shirts, mugs, jewellery, candles ♻️ Upcycled furniture 🍬 Sweet treats 🐾 Doggy gift sets ...and so much more, all created by our talented young people! This is your chance to see their incredible work, meet the team, and learn more about our programmes. We welcome parents, carers, referrers, and anyone interested in supporting our mission. See you there! 🌟

🌼🎉 Spring Fayre Alert! 🎉🌼 📅 Tuesday, 25th March ⏰ 11am - 1:30pm Come and support the incredible young people at The Platform Project! They’ll be showcasing their creative projects and entrepreneurial skills at our Spring Fayre. Browse through unique stalls featuring: 🛍️ T-shirts, mugs, jewellery, candles ♻️ Upcycled furniture 🍬 Sweet treats 🐾 Doggy gift sets ...and so much more! This is a perfect opportunity to see the amazing work our participants have done this term, meet the team, and learn more about our programmes. We warmly invite parents, carers, referrers, and anyone interested in what we do to join us. 📧 RSVP now to let us know you’ll be there! 📍 Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RT #SpringFayre #SupportYouth #SwindonEvents #alternativeprovision

✨Do you know a young person who wants to build their cv and develop skills and confidence for work? The next BOOST development programme for 16 to 24 year olds is starting in May and is completely free to take part in. 💫 The 12-week programme (2.5 hours once a week) offers the opportunity to: 👍understand more about different careers, 📄gain practical experiences for your CV 🧑‍💻develop confidence in writing job applications 😎know how to be successful at interview. 🎉89% of the participants we have worked with on this programme have moved on to employment, apprenticeships and other positive next steps. If you would like to learn more or get involved, please go to our website. https://www.platformproject.co.uk/boost 🔗 Please like and share this post to help us reach more young people who could benefit. 💫 #platformproject #careerdevelopment #youthemployment #enterpriseprogramme

Do you work in a secondary school or have contacts in schools around Swindon, Wiltshire, and the surrounding areas? We are running our second Big Business Day & Inter-school enterprise competition on the 10th July at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Swindon. The event will include an enterprise competition, a careers fair, guest speakers plus lots more. Last year was epic and all of last year’s schools are coming back. 😊 A perfect event for students who are studying business or who like to engage in a practical way. Lots of transferable skills for students in just one day! We are also hoping to have a range of businesses, employers and entrepreneurs attending the event to support our young people so please get in touch if you would like further information on how to get involved. Please share with your connections.

🌟This March, Fiona and Gemma will be completing the first of their three charity challenges!🌟 They will be completing a multi-activity of a 20k Bike Ride, 3k Kayak and a 5k Run to raise money for three charities/not for profits that are significant to them and their families. 🚵🛶🏃‍♀️ We would love to have as much support as possible for both of them and we hope to raise vital funds for Dementia UK, Mesothelioma UK and The Platform Project! 🙌 You can find out more about their challenge and donate here: https://www.givengain.com/project/challenge4change2025 Thanks for your support!

🌸✨ You’re invited to The Platform Project Spring Fayre! ✨🌸 📅 Tuesday, 25th March ⏰ 11am - 1:30pm 📍 Unit 2, Lancaster House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RT Join our young people who will be showcasing some of the amazing projects they’ve worked on this term. Their stalls will have a range of unique items including: t-shirts, mugs, jewellery, candles, upcycled furniture, sweet treats, doggy gift sets, and much more! 🛍️🐾 We welcome parents, carers, referrers, and anyone who would like to find out more about our programmes. 📧 RSVP to let us know you’re coming! #SpringFayre #SupportYouth #SwindonEvents #alternativeprovision

🌟 Supporting The Platform Project has never been easier! 🌟 Whether it’s connecting with us on social media, attending our events, organising a fundraiser, or joining our mailing list, your involvement helps us support young people in Swindon to stay in education and launch successful careers. Every like and share counts! 📲 Visit our website to learn more or drop us an email. Together we can make a difference! #Alternative Provision #PlatformProject #MakeADifference #YouthEmployment