term-time groups

SELFA offer a programme of peer support & social action groups each week for children and young people during school term-time in Skipton, Bentham and Settle.

The groups cater for different ages, needs and abilities – there is something for everyone.

You can find more information about each of the groups here.

We offer the following support and activity groups during term-time:

PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE

> Bentham Primary Club (Reception to Year Six, Bentham Methodist Church, Mondays, 3.30pm)

> Community Champs (Years 2 & 3, Flourish/former Ings School, Wednesdays, 3.30pm)

> Inspire (Year 6, Flourish/former Ings School, Tuesdays, 3.30pm)

> SELFA Starters (Reception & Year 1, Brooklands School, Mondays, 4pm)

> Settle Primary Club (Reception to Year Six, St John’s Methodist Church, Settle, Wednesdays, 3.30pm)

> Smile Project (Years 4 & 5, Flourish/former Ings School, Thursdays, 3.30pm)

SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE & YOUTH

> Go Wild Youth (Ages 15 to 19, Flourish/former Ings School, Tuesdays, 3.30pm – 5.30pm)

> SELFA Wellness Group (Girls, Years 7 to 13, SEND ages 19 to 25, Flourish/former Ings School, Wednesdays, 3.30pm – 5.30pm)

> North Craven Youth (Years 7 to 13, SEND ages 19 to 25, St John’s Methodist Church, Settle, Mondays, 3.30pm)

> Youth Action (Years 7 to 9, Flourish/former Ings School, Wednesdays, 6pm)

> Youth Board (run on an ad hoc basis, depending on what projects we are working on)

PARENTS

> Parents Together (Coopers Cafe, Skipton, Tuesdays, 10am – 11.30am)

Parents Together is a chance for a coffee and conversation to explore healthy habits. The sessions will include practical tools and tips to promote wellbeing, professional information and guidance on health topics, links to local services and opportunity to meet others to create a peer support network.

“I love spending time at the care home and making them smile. It’s so fun!”

“At my school people are a bit judgey but here I feel safe”

“The best bit about SELFA is the friends that I’ve met in my group”

YOUNG ADULTS

> Springboard Project (Ages 18 to 25, Quaker Meeting House, Skipton, Mondays, 10am)

SPECIALIST SEND PROVISION

At SELFA, all of our services are inclusive of children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

However, we recognise that some children and young people with SEND benefit from smaller groups, adapted environments and higher levels of staff support.

Please see our specialist SEND provision page to see the groups we offer.

For details about each of these groups, please click here.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to email us. You can also check our diary to find out about upcoming events!