A Social Space and Alternative Provision
Appeer Weekday Young Women's Group is for autistic young women aged 16 - 25
Who are the Groups for?
The Weekday Young Women's Group is targeted to support autistic young women who may not be in work or full time education, including those who may be home educated, those who access part time online or in person Further or Higher Education courses and/or those who do not access Further or Higher Education or work. We can support Participants who have EHCPs (this includes those who have EOTAS packages or who are on a school/college/university roll but require additional support from Appeer to help make school/college/university successful).
Individual outcomes are discussed with professionals, families, and young people at the beginning of every term, and Appeer will monitor engagement and progress.
We also support those who are in school or work but who would benefit from some peer connections, small group specialist support and respite from busy environments. We are able to consider applications from autistic young women in the Surrey, SW London, Hampshire or Berkshire areas who can attend independently without 1:1 support and who meet our admissions criteria (see our Admissions Policy here).
What is the aim of the Groups?
Our Weekday Young Women's Group is a 2-hour weekly group session where autistic young women aged 16 -25 can connect with their peers whilst enjoying a range of activities.
These activities aim to:
- reduce social isolation and boost wellbeing
- promote an understanding of self, including as autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
- improve abilities to connect, self-advocate and communicate with others.
- practice and discuss life skills and work skills (where appropriate).
What will happen in the Groups and how long will the Sessions be?
The Weekday Young Women's Group will take place on Monday mornings from 10 am to 12 midday. We offer a 2 hour group session where autistic young women can connect whilst enjoying a range of activities in a low-pressure, setting underpinned with a wellbeing-promotion foundation.
There are are variety activities available each morning, with option of quiet room.
Young people are supported by a high ratio of staff, including autistic and neurodivergent adults, and those with specialist education, psychology, and youth work backgrounds. Young people are in small groups of between 6 and 10.
How many Sessions can a young person attend each week?
The majority of young people attend just 1 two hour Session per week.
Who will be running the Groups?
The Weekday Young Women's Group will be lead by Kris. Kris will be supported by Susanne. Our curriculum is devised by, and overseen by Jo Dilworth (CEO).
Where will the Group be held?
The Groups for academic year 24-25 are held at the Generation Centre in Goldsworth Park, Woking (**not our registered address).
Times and Dates -
Group 4 - Mondays - 10am to 12 midday
Alternative Provision Term Dates Academic Year 2025-2026
Autumn Term 2025 - Weeks 1- 6: 8th September - 17th October 2025 - 2 week October half term- Weeks 7-12: 3rd November - 12th December 2025
Spring Term 2026 - Weeks 1 - 6: 5th January - 13th February 2026 - 1 week February half term - Weeks 7 -12: 23rd February - 1st April 2026
Summer Term 2026 - Weeks 1 -6: 13th April - 22nd May 2026 - 1 week May half term - Weeks 7 - 12: 1st June - 10th July 2026
What is the cost?
Places can be funded by LA referral, Schools, Social Care or self-funded. Self funded places attract a discount because they don't attract all the additional management, reports, meetings and admin etc that comes with EHCP funded places. The termly fees are based on a 12 Session term. If we have a shorter term fees will be adjusted accordingly.
EHCP, LA and school place - £1200* per term (with in-depth reports including responses to EHCP outcomes, additional management and liaison with schools and LAs, Annual Review or TAF meeting attendance and associated administration)
Self-Funded Place - £1020* per term (family funded with simple reports).