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Essex Youth Build

Essex Youth Build empowers children aged 8-15 with SEND through hands-on construction activities, fostering confidence, social skills, and practical knowledge in a safe, supportive environment during school holidays.

Essex Youth Build Holiday Trades Club &ndash; May Sessions At Essex Youth Build, we provide a safe, supportive and engaging environment where children can learn practical skills, build confidence and have fun during the school holidays. Our Holiday Trades Club is designed for children aged 8&ndash;15 with SEND, offering hands-on activities in a calm, structured workshop setting. Please note, Essex Youth Build is a real construction workshop with real tools and equipment. For this reason, sessions are most suitable for children and young people with low to moderate support needs. Session Times May sessions will run on Tuesday and Wednesday, with two sessions per day:Morning Session: 10:00am &ndash; 12:00pm age group: 8&ndash;11 yearsAfternoon Session: 12:30pm &ndash; 2:30pm age group: 12&ndash;15 yearsThere are 12 places available per session. Children may also book to stay for the full day, with the half-hour break between sessions used as lunchtime. Where sibling groups wish to attend together, we will do our best to accommodate this. Two sessions will need to be booked for a whole day visit. Short Breaks Information The Holiday Trades Club is offered through Essex County Council Short Breaks. Each child should have a Short Breaks Passport number.If you do not have one, you can sign up here:https://shortbreaks.essex.gov.uk/An information form about your child&rsquo;s support needs will be emailed to you and must be completed and returned before your place is confirmed. What We Offer Children will take part in a range of fun, practical activities, including:🔨 Simple woodworking projects, such as bird boxes, planters and crafts🎨 Painting, decorating, wall and floor tiling🧱 Simple bricklaying activities⚡ Introduction to basic electrical activities🧠 Problem-solving and teamwork🌱 Confidence-building through hands-on learning All activities are adapted to suit individual needs and abilities, helping every child take part safely and successfully. A Safe and Supportive EnvironmentOur team:✔ Has experience supporting children with SEND✔ Provides clear routines and structure✔ Offers encouragement and reassurance✔ Creates a calm, inclusive and positive atmosphereWe focus on helping children to:Build confidenceDevelop social skillsFeel safe and valuedTry something new What to BringPlease ensure your child brings:Packed lunch and drink, if staying all day.Comfortable clothing suitable for practical activities.Closed-toe shoes, such as trainers or bootsWe will supply all other PPE. Safety FirstYour child&rsquo;s safety is our priority. All activities are fully supervised, age-appropriate tools and equipment are used, risk assessments are in place, and staff follow strict safeguarding procedures. Who Can Attend?This programme is suitable for children and young people aged 8&ndash;15 who may:Have an EHCP.Autism, ADHD, anxiety or other additional needsBenefit from a smaller, structured and supportive group environment.Have low to moderate support needs suitable for a practical workshop setting Contact Details📞 01245 264177 / 07546 683374📧 info@essexyouthbuild.co.uk📍 Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GULimited parking available. Final Note to Parents and CarersWe know how important it is to find the right environment for your child.At Essex Youth Build, we aim to provide a place where children can feel safe, try new things, build confidence and most importantly, enjoy themselves.⭐ Small steps build strong futures.

Construction Holiday Club - May Half Term 2026

At Essex Youth Build, we provide a safe, supportive and engaging environment where children can learn practical skills, build confidence and have fun during the school holidays. Our Holiday Trades Club is specially designed for children aged 8&ndash;11 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), offering hands-on activities in a calm, structured setting. The Holiday Club is offered through Essex County Council Shortbreaks, each child should have a shortbreaks passport number, if you don&#39;t have one you can sign up here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://shortbreaks.essex.gov.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://shortbreaks.essex.gov.uk/</a>. &nbsp;An information form about each Childs support needs will be emailed to you and will need to be completed and returned before your place is confirmed.&nbsp;&nbsp;What We OfferYour child will take part in a range of fun, practical activities, including:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;" style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 26px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🔨 Simple woodworking projects (bird boxes, planters, crafts)&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎨 Painting and decorating, wall and floor tiling&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🔨&nbsp;Simple bricklaying and electrical works</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🧠&nbsp;Problem-solving and teamwork activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🌱 Confidence-building through hands-on learning</li></ul>All activities are adapted to suit individual needs and abilities, ensuring every child can take part and succeed.&nbsp;A Safe &amp; Supportive EnvironmentWe understand that every child is unique. Our team:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;" style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 26px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">✔ Has experience supporting children with SEND&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">✔ Provides clear routines and structure&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">✔ Offers encouragement and creates a calm, inclusive and positive atmosphere&nbsp;</li></ul>We focus on helping children to:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;" style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 26px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build confidence&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Develop social skills&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Feel safe and valued&nbsp;</li></ul>Sessions:&nbsp;Each young person will have the opportunity to take part in Carpentry, Bricklaying, General Maintenance and Electrics. Sessions will take place in 50 minute sessions with a 10 minute transfer to the next session (toilet and drinks break if required).&nbsp;Session 1: 10.00 &ndash; 10.50amSession 2: 11.00 &ndash; 11.50amSession 3: 12.00 &ndash; 12.50amSession 4: 1.00 &ndash; 1.50pm&nbsp;Daily summary:&nbsp;2.00pm All tutors and young people feedback on their day.&nbsp;Collection:&nbsp;2.30pm&nbsp;What to Bring:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;" style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 26px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Packed lunch &amp; drink (there are small kitchen facilities)</li><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">Comfortable clothing (suitable for practical activities and getting dirty)&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Closed-toe shoes (trainers or boots)&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We will supply all other P.P.E (personal protective equipment)</li></ul>&nbsp;Safety FirstYour child&rsquo;s safety is our priority:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;" style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 26px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All activities are fully supervised&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Age-appropriate tools and equipment are used&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Risk assessments are in place for all activities&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Staff follow strict safeguarding procedures&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Who Can Attend?This programme is suitable for children aged 8&ndash;11 who may:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;" style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 26px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Have an EHCP&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Experience Autism, ADHD, anxiety or other additional needs&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Benefit from a smaller, supportive group environment&nbsp;</li></ul> Why Choose Essex Youth Build to send your young person to?&nbsp;We are an established charity supporting young people across Essex through practical learning and personal development.Our approach is:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;" style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 26px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">✔ Hands-on and engaging&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">✔ Supportive and inclusive&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">✔ Focused on building confidence and life skills&nbsp;</li></ul>Our Contact Details📞&nbsp;Phone:&nbsp;01245 264177 / 07546683374📧&nbsp;Email:&nbsp;info@essexyouthbuild.co.uk📍&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GU (Limited parking available)&nbsp;Final Note to Parents/CarersWe know how important it is to find the right environment for your child.At Essex Youth Build, we aim to provide a place where children can:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;" style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 26px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Feel safe&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Try new things&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build confidence&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">And most importantly&hellip; enjoy themselves&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;⭐&nbsp;&ldquo;Small steps build strong futures.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Essex Youth Build

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Construction Holiday Club - May Half Term 2026

8-11yr Holiday Construction Club

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