Every young person has strengths.
Be Strengths Ready is a flexible, strengths-based programme for young people aged 14–19.
Through our three connected programmes – Activate, Magnetise and Elevate – we help young people understand themselves, build positive relationships and develop the confidence, skills and direction they need for their future.
Our programmes support young people of all genders, including those who may be:
- Disengaged from education
- At risk of suspension or permanent exclusion
- Experiencing barriers to attendance
- Neurodiverse or have SEND needs
- Care experienced
- Unsure about their next steps
- Experiencing challenges with confidence, emotional wellbeing, communication, behaviour, relationships, motivation or future direction
Support is delivered 1:1 or in small groups, depending on the needs of each young person.
Our sessions are relational, supportive and non-judgemental, creating a space where young people feel safe to explore who they are, recognise their strengths and take positive steps forward.
The programmes can be completed individually or combined to create a personalised journey of support.
Parents, carers, schools, colleges, professionals and organisations are welcome to contact us to discuss the needs of a young person and identify the programme that will best support them.
Meet the Team
Helen is an executive coach, mentor and mediator with over 27 years’ experience in education, leadership and people development.
She has worked extensively with children and young people, as well as the adults who support them, giving her a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges within education and youth development.
As an accredited Clarity4D Practitioner, Helen helps young people recognise their strengths, reflect on their experiences and reconnect with their confidence, values and direction.
She creates a calm, supportive and non-judgemental environment where young people feel heard, understood and able to move forward with confidence.
Drawing on her leadership experience, emotional intelligence and mediation skills, Helen supports young people to navigate challenges, build resilience and make positive decisions. She also works alongside parents, schools and professionals to help create the conditions in which young people can thrive.
Helen is also a school governor and trustee of a youth charity, further strengthening her understanding of the realities facing young people, families and education settings. Outside work, Helen enjoys spending time outdoors, growing flowers and being with family and friends.
Jen has a background in primary education, with experience across pastoral, SEND and leadership roles. She is also an experienced youth mentor, having worked in schools, youth work and the voluntary sector.
As an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Clarity4D Practitioner, Jen has delivered training across education, healthcare, business and voluntary organisations.
She is also a foster carer, enjoying the opportunity to support young people beyond the classroom.
Jen believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. She recognises that no two young people are the same and adapts her approach to help each individual discover their strengths, develop confidence and succeed in their own way.
Outside work, Jen enjoys being outdoors and catching up with friends over coffee.
Our Programmes
Understanding yourself and recognising your strengths
Activate is our foundation programme for confidence, self-awareness and personal growth.
Using the Clarity4D Youth Profile, young people gain a deeper understanding of their personality preferences, communication style, natural strengths and areas for development.
Activate helps young people to:
- Recognise and talk confidently about their strengths
- Understand how they communicate and respond to others
- Explore what may be getting in the way
- Build belief in themselves
- Discover what helps them learn and engage
- Develop resilience and emotional awareness
- Take positive steps towards their goals
Activate is particularly suitable for young people needing support with confidence, motivation, identity, self-awareness, engagement, emotional wellbeing or future planning.
Building healthy relationships and positive connections
Magnetise helps young people understand themselves in relation to others.
The programme explores how relationships influence wellbeing, decision-making and belonging, while developing the skills needed to build healthy, respectful and positive connections.
Magnetise can build upon a Clarity4D Youth Profile completed during Activate, or the profile can be included within the programme where appropriate. Young people explore:
- Healthy and unhealthy relationships
- Communication and connection
- Peer influence and decision-making
- Family and friendship dynamics
- Understanding different perspectives
- Personal boundaries
- Emotional regulation
- Managing conflict positively
- Building safer, stronger relationships
Magnetise is particularly suitable for young people who would benefit from developing relationship skills, emotional regulation, communication, social confidence, conflict awareness or safer relationship choices.
Preparing for the future and taking positive next steps
Elevate supports young people to connect their strengths with their aspirations.
Through coaching, reflection and practical planning, they explore what matters most to them and develop the confidence to move towards education, training, employment and adult life.
Young people are supported to:
- Recognise the skills and qualities they already possess
- Explore interests, values and aspirations
- Communicate their strengths with confidence
- Develop motivation, resilience and independence
- Set realistic and meaningful goals
- Prepare for transitions and new opportunities
- Make informed decisions about education, training or employment
- Create a practical and personalised action plan
Elevate is particularly suitable for young people approaching a transition, preparing for college, training, employment or work experience, or those needing renewed motivation and direction.
Which Programme is Right?
Activate : Understand yourself.
Discover your strengths, understand how you work best and build confidence.
Magnetise : Build positive relationships.
Develop healthy communication, emotional awareness and stronger connections with others.
Elevate : Prepare for your future.
Recognise your potential, explore opportunities and take confident next steps.
Some young people benefit from one programme, while others complete all three as a personalised journey.
We Support
We support young people with:
- Risk of suspension or permanent exclusion
- Disengagement or low motivation
- Barriers to attendance, including emotionally based school avoidance
- Low confidence, self‑esteem or self‑belief
- Neurodiversity and SEND‑related needs
- Care experience or transition‑related needs
- Social communication difficulties
- Emotional wellbeing needs
- Behavioural challenges or risk‑taking behaviour
- Peer or family relationship difficulties
- Conflict, poor boundaries or unhealthy relationship patterns
- Support with choices, consequences and future planning
Young People leave with
Young people completing Be Strengths Ready develop:
- Greater confidence and self-belief
- Improved self-awareness
- Better communication skills
- Stronger, healthier relationships
- Increased emotional literacy
- More positive decision-making
- Greater readiness for learning
- Improved motivation and engagement
- A clearer sense of purpose and direction
- Practical plans for the future
How it Works
1. Get in Touch
Tell us about the young person and the support they need.
2. Choose the Right Programme
Together we’ll identify whether Activate, Magnetise, Elevate or a combination of programmes will provide the most appropriate support.
3. Begin the Journey
Sessions are delivered one-to-one or in small groups in a supportive environment where every young person can grow at their own pace.
Ready to Find the Right support?
Whether you’re a parent, carer, school, college or professional, we’d love to hear from you.
Every young person deserves the opportunity to recognise their strengths, build meaningful relationships and feel hopeful about their future.
Get in touch today to discuss how Be Strengths Ready can support a young person in your care.
07944927395
The Story Behind the Colours
🟢 Growth Green
“Every journey begins with discovering your strengths.”
Growth Green reflects fresh starts, confidence growing from within and recognising the qualities that make every young person unique.
🟠 Connection Orange
“Strong relationships create stronger futures.”
Connection Orange represents warmth, trust and belonging. It reminds young people that healthy relationships help us feel connected, understood and supported.
🟣 Aspire Purple
“Believe in what’s possible.”
Aspire Purple symbolises hope, ambition and opportunity. It encourages young people to look forward with confidence and take positive steps towards the future they want.