Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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A structured, hands-on café programme for young people with SEND who are preparing for adulthood and future employment.
Using hospitality experiences, participants develop work-related skills, confidence and independence through food and drink preparation, customer service, teamwork and practical tasks within a specialist training kitchen.
Participants receive a certificate of participation and a record of the skills developed during the programme
The focus is on helping young people take part in something purposeful that feels connected to life beyond education and future employment.
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Location
Brooklands Technical College
Heath Road
Weybridge
KT13 8TTDates
Tuesdays, 14th July – 18th August 2026
(6 sessions)Time
10:30am – 3:30pm
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£16 per hour
£12 per hour when attending alongside a parent, carer or support worker
Personal Budgets and Direct Payments accepted.
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The Shyft’s Work & Transition Skills Programme is designed for young people with SEND who are preparing for adulthood, employment and life beyond education.
Sessions combine product development, independence skills and real-world experiences within a calm and supportive environment. Participants may spend time creating products through activities such as printmaking, ceramics, woodwork and jesmonite, alongside developing employment and independence skills through food and drink preparation, setting up and clearing down workspaces, packaging products and contributing to the running of sessions.
Sessions also include opportunities to experience different community and workplace environments through visits to local cafés, businesses and community organisations.
The focus is on helping young people take part in something purposeful that feels connected to life beyond education.
Sessions are delivered in small groups (maximum 8 participants), allowing for the right balance of structure, encouragement and individual support.
Personal budgets and direct payments accepted.
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Locations:
Tuesdays @ Ockley Village Hall
Fridays @ Brockham Village Hall
Session time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Session length: 3 hours
Group size: Max 8 participants per location -
Sessions are priced at £45 per session (3 hours at £15 per hour), including all materials.
Personal budgets and direct payments accepted.
To secure an ongoing weekly place, we ask for a £45 deposit, which is deducted from your first month’s payment.
Ongoing sessions are paid monthly in advance.
Places are limited and offered on a rolling basis.
We are currently offering an introductory trial of two 3-hour sessions for £45 for new participants. If you would like to take advantage of this, please get in touch.
Future Events
Shyft Café – Transition & Work Skills Programme
A structured, hands-on café programme designed for young people with SEND who are preparing for adulthood, employment and life beyond education.
Sessions focus on developing work and independence skills within a mock café-style environment, through activities such as food and drink preparation, customer service, teamwork, setting up workspaces and contributing to the day-to-day running of sessions.
Participants are encouraged to build routine, responsibility and familiarity with workplace expectations within a calm and supportive setting, while gaining experience through practical activities connected to real-world hospitality environments.
The focus is on helping young people take part in something purposeful that feels connected to life beyond education and future employment.
