StopGap

 

 

Helping young people to succeed with HCS StopGap

What is StopGap?

StopGap provides a specialist service for young people aged between 16-24 with Aspergers Syndrome, Social Communication Difficulties and associated Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.  Learners may also have additional needs such as Mental Health issues.

The programme offers learners:

  • a Foundation Learning course
  • a NOCN qualification at levels 1 and 2
  • functional skills
  • Social and Life skills training
  • participation in Art and Drama therapy
  • sport and leisure activities
  • work experience or volunteering opportunities
  • an individual keyworker who works to help them meet their targets

Students receive certificates of achievement at the Annual Awards Ceremony – read about StopGap South Award Ceremony 2010

Referrals to StopGap are usually made by a Youth Connexions adviser either through your school/college or One Stop Shop, or alternatively you can call StopGap directly between 9 am and 5 pm to find out more.

What do our students have to say about StopGap? 
(from the Stevenage branch)

‘It’s a safe, supportive environment’
‘A great experience with good friends’
‘StopGap has been a big help in my life’
‘I do feel ready to move on’
‘I have achieved confidence and social skills"

For more information read our StopGap Is It For You? leaflet or our StopGap Information for Young People with Social Communication Difficulties leaflet.

Get in touch

To find out more about how StopGap can help your students contact one of our Specialist Advisers - get in touch by using our Call Back Service and someone will contact you.

Alternatively, if you prefer to contact one of our StopGap Centres directly, telephone:

Watford StopGap 01923 630408 
Stevenage StopGap 01438 728938

 

Working in partnership with local colleges

StopGap Open Days 

An opportunity for teachers, parents, carers and young people to find out more about the StopGap programme

StopGap North in Stevenage – Wednesday 2nd November 2011, from 3pm till 7pm

 

Get in touch now

Tele your local StopGap Centre:

Watford 01923 630408

Stevenage 01438 728938

Emailstopgap@hcs.co.uk
Online Call Back Form

Other useful links:

National Autistic Society www.nas.org.uk

Aspergers Syndrome Foundation www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk

Hertfordshire branch of NAS www.harc-online.org.uk