Midlands

Circles Hair & Beauty Haven 
Since July 2023 our hair and beauty salon ‘Flaunt & Flourish’ has been open to young people, aged 13+ with varying degrees of learning or additional needs, including disability, anxiety, ADHD and autism, to come and learn in a practical working environment.
It’s open to the public for paid hair and beauty treatments from trained practitioners.
It’s also a great place for young people to feel a sense of belonging whilst they come along and learn the art of customer service, hair styling, beauty skills, stress management, product skills, designing packages and parties, socialising, life skills and so much more.

For more information visit the Flaunt & Flourish page: Flaunt & Flourish

Equine facilitated learning
When inside learning environments can be too much, this is where our equine learning comes into its own. Suitable and inclusive of both adults and children. From disabled and disadvantaged children, young people and adults of all ages, people with attachment difficulties, autism, ADHD and ADD, to corporate groups and teams, people who are at risk of isolation, people transitioning through any major change such as: illness or trauma, school or college, employment or retirement, and new beginnings.
As with many of our young people’s alternative education provisions, most of the time children who attend equine facilitated learning are not attending school and, or their school is unable to meet their needs effectively. 

More often than not, we work alongside the school to deliver on the student’s educational health care plan outcomes. However, there are options for parents and schools to pay privately to access the courses if they should wish.
There’s a mixture of full and half day sessions available. Importantly, the sessions are child-led. This means we go at their pace, offering a safe space to use the horses and ponies to build their confidence, help them make friends and practically encourage positive behaviours.

For more information visit our Equine page: Circles Equine

Life skills and care community training
We also offer a specialised coaching and mentoring service designed to support children navigating challenging transitions and aid emotional development. This service focuses on helping children understand and manage their emotions during significant life changes, such as starting a new school, dealing with family dynamics, or moving to a new environment.
In providing personalised guidance, our trained mentors create a safe and supportive space for children to manage their mental health, express their feelings, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies for themselves.
Our tailored person-centred approach ensures that each child receives the encouragement and tools they need to thrive, not only during transitional periods but far beyond.