Bridging the Gap

Developing important social, emotional and practical skills for independence.

This fun and interactive course focuses on the important aspects of growing up and becoming independent. The pre-teen and teenage years are an exciting but challenging time for both you and your child. It can be easy to feel daunted by the differences between your child’s experience growing up and your own.

Bridging the Gap aims to empower you to support your child and nurture your relationship together in a fun and informative environment. 

These sessions are regularly updated with thanks to alumni who become part of the session development team whose feedback and lived experience ensure activities and information is both current and supportive

For Years 7 to 9

A mother and son enjoying one of our collaborative workshops

By the end of the sessions
your family will:

  • Create a plan to become more independent

  • Understand the importance of character and personality

  • Learn about media and peer pressure and how it affects how we feel about ourselves

  • Know the importance of good relationships with others including friends

  • Know how to cope with their emotions and who to talk to

  • Learn how to budget, save and spend wisely

  • Understand more about the rights and responsibilities they have in society

  • Learn ways to keep themselves safe online