At Learn 2 Be Social, we recognise that each stage of growing up brings different social experiences, expectations and challenges from early friendships and understanding emotions, to navigating more complex relationships, communication and independence.
We first help learners understand how social situations work, what to notice and how to think about them. We then mentor them as they develop the confidence to apply that understanding in everyday life.
All social mentors working directly with children hold enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training.
Our programmes are designed for different ages and stages of social development, please see each programme page for current availability and age guidance.
Can’t see a programme for your child’s or young person’s age.
1:1 social learning support is available for ages 9 – 18.
Learn 2 Be Social uses a structured, evidence-informed approach to social learning. Rather than teaching social skills in isolation, learning moves through three connected stages.
INPUT — Data Collection
Children are supported to notice and gather information about what is happening. What can they see, hear and observe? What are the facts of the situation?
PROCESSING — Thinking Space
Children are given time and support to make sense of the information. What might the situation mean? How might people be thinking or feeling? What are the expectations? What choices are available and what could happen next?
EXECUTION — Social Skills in Action
Children have opportunities to practise and apply social skills and strategies. The focus is on using what they have understood to consider what they could say, do or try in everyday situations.
Through real-life scenarios, guided discussion, reflection, problem-solving and opportunities to practise, children and young people are supported to build social understanding they can apply more independently in everyday life.
Explore our current group programmes for ages 8-14.
Children and young people are supported by the Super B Squad a team of relatable social learning characters who help children explore emotions, friendships, confidence, and everyday social situations through guided discussion and reflection.
Understanding Emotions Self & Others (Ages 8–10)
• Why do I feel like this? (Emotional Awareness)
• Understanding others
• Understanding social situations
Secondary School Transition (Ages 10–13)
• Understanding Change
• Understanding People & Friendships
• Building Confidence & Independence
Social Relationships & Understanding (Ages 11–14)
• Understanding Social Situations
• Friendships, Groups & Belonging
• Making Confident Social Choices
Our core social learning programmes run as 7-week block bookings, giving children time to build understanding, practise ideas and develop confidence over time.
(Educational, not therapeutic)
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