Learn 2 Be Social | Social Skills & Social Learning Support

Helping children & young people understand themselves, others and the social world one step at a time.

Social understanding develops throughout childhood, adolescence and into young adulthood

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 support children and young people who may find it difficult to make friends, join conversations, understand social cues, recognise different perspectives, manage emotions or know how to respond in social situations. We also help them develop confidence, flexible thinking and a better understanding of everyday social expectations.

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 group sessions 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 suitable for your child or young person’s age?

1:1 social learning support is available for ages 9–18.

Teaching Approach

Learn 2 Be Social uses a Practical, Understanding-Led 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.

What We Explore

Friendship & group dynamics
Seeing situations from different viewpoints
Understanding feelings and reactions
Social expectations & unwritten rules
The "Face it or Flip it" - Understanding change, choices and adaptability

Who It's For

Miss social cues and are unsure what others are expecting
Feel emotions strongly and find it hard to pause, reflect or respond in the moment
Think deeply about situations but struggle to explain or act on their thoughts
Want to understand why social situations feel confusing
Are often told they interrupt, talk too much, or jump in at the wrong moment
Struggle to make friends, join conversations or feel included
Find changes to plans and unexpected situations difficult to manage

How It Works

(Educational, not therapeutic)

Learning to recognise and understand social cues, body language and facial expressions.
Exploring social situations, different perspectives and unwritten social rules.
Understanding feelings, thoughts and how they influence reactions.
Developing flexible thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.
Using everyday scenarios, guided discussions and role-play to practise social understanding.
Think it: What are "the hidden rules" of this specific place and situation
Learning in a supportive, non-judgemental way.

Questions are welcome.

info@learn2besocial.co.uk