10 wonderful ways parents can benefit from the Step Up Programme

  Step Up is a unique programme aimed at young people in the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin areas, who are aged between 15 and 24 years, and not currently engaging in training, education or employment.   The programme offers bespoke, one-to-one support for young people to explore the wide range of opportunities open to […]

Kieran’s Story: Feeling ‘Right at Home’ in Housing Team

Kieran’s Story: Feeling ‘Right at Home’ in Housing Team   During the pandemic, many businesses and organisations were faced with sudden and unexpected changes to the way they worked. For Tim Shrosbree, Community-Led Housing Enabler at Right Home, Right Place, the impact was immediate.   Right Home, Right Place is a Shropshire Council-led initiative which […]

Adam’s Story

Having a job isn’t just about paying the bills. It gives a sense of purpose and self. By reaching out and accepting our help, Adam has rediscovered himself and is now enjoying life again!

Owen’s Travel Story

Here are Owen’s thoughts on how Independent Travel training has helped him:

Jade’s Success Story

Jade has been on a Supported Internship with Shrewsbury Colleges Group and Enable. She has been lucky enough to have three placements this year, giving her a good look into the world of work. 

  HOW ENABLE IS SUPPORTING THE GROWING SOCIAL CARE SECTOR The care sector is one of the most important services in the UK economy, employing over 2.6 million people nationwide and supporting almost 1 million adults with a variety of care needs, either on a residential basis or in their own homes. With an ageing […]

Independent Travel Training – Building Confidence through Travel

Developing independence can be a key part of supporting young people with special educational needs (SEN) or an education, health and care plan (EHCP) to feel more comfortable and confident in their daily lives.  One area that can help to create this sense of independence is travel. Whether it’s journeying to school or college, using […]

Independent Travel Training

Enable has been working with the Shropshire council’s specialist Transport Team to provide Independent Travel Training (ITT) for students with special educational needs. A dedicated team is delivering the training which is aimed at young people from Year 7 to Year 13, who are in need of support with using public transport. The objective is […]

National Apprenticeships Week 2022

This week is National Apprenticeships Week 2022 and the enable Step Up team are hosting learning sessions on Zoom. Email STEP-UP@Shropshire.gov.uk for an invite. Join us: – Wednesday 9th February Parents & Carers – Thursday 10th February – Friday 11th February #NAW2022

World Mental Health Day

Sunday 10th October is World Mental Health Day

Supported Internships: An Unbridled Success

A summary of our efforts in working alongside our supported interns throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Louise’s Promising Career Start

Our Mental Health Employment Officer Chloe has written the following case study about Louise, a promising young lady who has managed to start her career in a field she’s passionate about!