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Skills Up
Welcome to Skills Up! We are a day service for adults with additional needs, teaching life and learning skills in creative ways. Our aim is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, develop their skills and independence and have fun!
We are based at The Old Police Station in Runcorn Old Town and offer sessions Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Our sessions have a regular timetable but also feature enrichment events, allowing clients to enjoy a range of activities. Clients can use Direct Payments or their own personal budgets to fund sessions.
Why not pay us a visit or get in touch to find out more?
Our Service
Life Skills
Enhancing Independence and Confidence
We are dedicated to helping individuals boost their confidence and develop essential life skills that can be used every day and out in the community.
Learning
Tailored Learning for Every Individual
We work together to create activities to meet your next steps, focusing on what’s most important to you. By prioritizing your goals, we ensure they are effectively addressed.
Health & Well-Being
Improve your Physical and Mental Health
We offer activities to enhance your mental and physical well-being, exploring strategies you can use every day. Join us to take the first step towards a healthier, balanced life!
Community
Fun and Family
Sessions always have a fun element to the learning but we also offer a range of enjoyable activities and celebrations, many of which families and carers can attend. Come along and be part of the Skills Up Family!
Our Team
Working in Partnership
Our team features passionate individuals with backgrounds in education and health and social care. Each team member is committed to providing exceptional support to individuals with additional needs. Clients are at the heart of what we do and we focus on providing personalised care and attention in order to build an effective relationship together.
Directors
All of our directors have close family members or friends that have additional needs. This gives them a deeper insight into the needs of our clients and the role of their carers, allowing them to guide the service to the best provision possible.
Teachers & Teaching/Support Assistants
Our team members have backgrounds in education and care, equipping them with the necessary skills to provide quality support and enable progress for clients. We are committed to making a difference through the work we do.
Training
We are a proactive company and ensure regular training and development to stay updated. Staff complete relevant courses, for example: safeguarding, first-aid, mental health and food hygiene, in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.
Person-Centred
We pack a lot into each day, working on personal basic skills, interesting and topical projects, elements of mindfulness and social activities. We have shared breaks and lunches, with opportunities to prepare your own lunch - all food, drinks and snacks are included, keeping additional costs as low as possible.
Enrichment
Community work, practising skills for out and about in town, is incorporated frequently, as well as session enhancements such as sports days, trips out and linked community visits, having our own vehicle for taking clients out. Clients work towards periodic rewards, giving extra motivation to excel as well as some fantastic treats when earned.
Our Day
Space
Our accessible teaching rooms are well resourced and organised by purpose. Clients can build friendships in our social space, chill out in our relaxing room, enjoy exciting input in our main teaching room, work on digital skills in our computer room, use our office for meetings or create in our craft hub.
Person-Centred
Our team are committed to creating a calm, nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. We believe in the power of personalised learning and individual growth, and we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our community members.
WHAT COULD YOU DO AT SKILLS UP?
Our Socials
Success Stories
"I have seen tremendous progress in my son since he joined Skills Up. The personalised learning approach has made a significant difference to his confidence - he is using skills he has learnt in session at home every day."
Parent, Skills Up Member
"Skills Up has helped me to become more independent and improve my reading, writing and maths skills. I have made new friends here and get to try new activities I wouldn't have been able to."
Client, Skills Up
Skills Up is more than a group - it's a family. Everyone supports each other and looks out for each other. There is a great sense of pride in the group - everyone wants to do their best and pushes each other to do this."
Skills Up Community Member
Get In Touch
If you would like to know more or have any questions, complete the contact form and we will get back to you shortly.
Find Skills Up
Visit us at The Old Police Station, Mersey Rd, Runcorn, WA7 1DF
