Monthly Teen Group - Key Information

Who is the Group for?

These monthly group Sessions are for autistic (diagnosed or suspected) girls aged 13-18 and their parents/carers on monthly Sundays.

What is the aim of the Group?

We aim to provide a space for autistic girls aged 13-18 years and their parents and carers to connect with their peers to help ease social isolation. 

What will happen in each Group and how long will the Sessions be?

The groups take place on monthly Sundays.  They run between 11 am - 1pm pm (ages 13-15) and 2 pm - 4 pm (ages 15-18).  We offer a variety of activities, including outdoor activities, a flexible break time with options available for girls to link with other group members or spend quiet time, and indoor interest-based activities including arts, crafts, cooking, tech and more.  Joining instructions and visual timetables will be sent 5 to 7 days before Sessions. We will include optional activities around being autistic, such as about sensory needs.  Each Session will involve 2 x 1 hour activities (outdoor adventure, arts/crafts, animals and interest-based sessions) with a facilitated break with some optional crafts and snack making in one room and a facilitated quiet room available for those who prefer to enjoy a break in silence. 

A room with tea/coffee and a Parent/Carer facilitator will also be available for parents/carers to receive signposting, advice or just a nice chat.

Who will be running the Groups?

The Groups will be run by our Social Interest Programme Manager, Nicki,  supported by at least 6 specialist staff.  The parents and carers will be supported by one of our experienced Parent/Carer Facilitators, normally Jo M.  If you have any questions please email nicki@appeer.org.uk.

Where will the Group be held?

The Monthly Teen Group is held at a quiet school site in Woking.  This setting includes the whole site, including Forest school, outside fields, courts and play equipment, a cooking room, a drama auditorium, dining rooms, classrooms and more, which enables us to plan diverse and exciting activities.  There is dedicated parking and it's only a mile from Woking station.

Times and Dates

2025 Dates

Spring Term 2025: 12th January, 9th February, 9th March, 6th April 2025

Summer Term 2025: 11th May, 8th June, 6th July 2025

Autumn Term 2025 : 14th Sept, 12th Oct, 9th Nov, 7th Dec 25

 

2026 Dates

Spring Term 2026: 11th Jan, 8th Feb, 8th March, 12th April 2026

Summer Term 2026:  3rd May, 7th June, 5th July 2026

What is the cost and how do I book?

Sessions cost £36/£18 concessions (incl. of VAT).

How to book on to a Monthly Teen Group and chose your activities:

Please take time to read the instructions below as they may have changed since you last booked on to a Session.

Booking into a Session



A reminder that we are unable to take any late bookings requests.  The closing date for all bookings will be the Thursday before the Session.  This allows the team time to organise resources, print paperwork,and confirm staffing levels. 

Regular reminders to book on are sent out each month, so please check your emails   Future Session dates are also listed on our website for all our sessions up to July 26.  Please take a look at our Events Calendar on the website too.

Activity Choices

Please remember to choose x 2 activity choices for the Session. If choices are not given by the Thursday before the Session your young person will be allocated to an activity where there is space.

We cannot guarantee that we will be able to allocate you to the activity in the order you have chosen.  For example you might have chosen cooking first then craft but we may have to allocate you to craft first and then cooking.  We do understand that Girls/Teens may want to be with a particular friend for an activity and we work hard to accommodate this as much as we can.

Joining instructions and activity timetables

Please check and read the joining instructions that are sent out to you before the Session.  If you have any queries about the activity/ group your young person has been allocated to, please email claire@apppeer.org.uk by the Friday before the Session as we cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate a change of activity choice on the day.

Letting us know if you are unable to attend on the day

We understand that sometimes life gets in the way and you are unable to attend, or you may be running late.  Please call or text the Social Interest phone number 07403 439 953 to let a member of staff know if this is the case as this is so helpful to us. Please do not rely on sending an email over the weekend as there is no guarantee that staff will be checking their emails outside of their usual working hours.

Contact Numbers

If you booked the Session for your daughter but will not be the emergency contact during the Session please ensure we have the contact number of the person who is bringing your young person to the Session.  It is also useful if you can input the details of a second next of kin onto your COACHA profile including a contact number for emergencies.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the next session!

In order to book on to a Session you will need to complete our application form here.  As per our General Terms & Conditions, cancellations of at least 7 days prior to the event will be entitled to a full refund.  We regret no other refunds can be given.

Places are booked on a monthly basis, so you can just book and pay for the Sessions you are able to attend.  If requested, we will do our best to enable girls to be with the same girls they were with the last time they attended, as they develop links with others, so that there is familiarity and consistency as far as we can manage.  The day after any group has run, priority bookings will be made available to those who have attended this group previously.  The Priority Booking Window will be open for 7 days and then be opened up to new families. 

How can I ensure my daughter gets a place every month? 

The advance booking period will be open for a week. After that, spaces will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. We will of course do our best to ensure that we can provide consistent and authentic peer groups for the girls where we can and will manage any admissions according to our Admissions Policy.

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