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Discover your future with our Springboard programmes

What parents/guardians of Springboard students say:

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of the amazing work that you and the Springboard team do - to say that Tillie is a different person to a year ago would be an understatement.

 

"The impact has been transformational. Tillie had zero motivation for a very long time - including a year where she literally just got out of bed, watched TV and then went back to bed at the end of the day. The idea of her getting up at 7.15am to be in to college and her being in 4 days a week was unthinkable. To see her being so positive, chatty and laughing a lot has been wonderful - and helped to lift the whole family's mood, not just her own. Thank you!"

"I will always look back on our time with Springboard Letchworth with gratitude, as the year that changed everything for him."

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the supportive environment you've created. My son has been thriving at his college, which he wouldn’t have had the chance to attend without your guidance. Over the years, he has transformed and now attends college every day."

"I believe it’s crucial to recognise the contributions of all the staff involved in this journey. Their dedication has played a significant role in his progress, and I encourage you to continue fostering that supportive atmosphere for future students."

Want to join one of our Springboard courses?

Our Springboard courses are open to referrals rather than applications. To find out more about this process, please contact the transition co-ordinator for the relevant campus:

Watford Springboard: contact Mark via mkucper@nhc.ac.uk

Letchworth Springboard: contact Mickaela and Rebecca via mwindsor@nhc.ac.uk and rebecca.lewis@nhc.ac.uk

How to apply:

If you decide you would like to join our Springboard programme, you would usually be referred to us by your school or via Services for Young People (servicesforyoungpeople.org) or any agency involved with you. To join Springboard, funding will need to be agreed by your local authority. Please call us on 01462 424242 and ask for the Springboard department or email your enquiry to MWindsor@nhc.ac.uk, Rebecca.Lewis@nhc.ac.uk or MKucper@nhc.ac.uk.

Once you’ve been referred to us, you and your parents or carers will be invited to visit our campus to take a look around and have a chat with us. We’ll always make sure that we place you on an appropriate and relevant course. For that reason, we’ll invite you to join a taster day, where you’ll meet other members of the team and current students.

When we’ve agreed on the best course for you, we’ll work with you, your parents or carers and Services for Young Person to complete your application form. After you’ve made your application, you may be invited to join additional taster days so that you can get used to coming to College before starting your full-time course in September.

Your referral to Springboard can be made via Services for Young Person, or any other agency involved with you. To join Springboard, you’ll need a successful funding application from your local authority.