Belfast Wide Early Years Intervention Programme
The Belfast Wide Early Years Intervention Programme (BWEY) began as a three-year pilot funded through the Department of Education’s Fair Start proposal, which focused on improving outcomes for children at risk of underachievement. Each year of the pilot was externally evaluated.
Age range: 2-3 Years
Schedule: 3 sessions per week across 48 weeks
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Early Years 2-3
Specialist early years support delivered with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for children aged 2-3.
Age range: Children aged 2-3
Schedule: 3 sessions per week across 48 weeks
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Early Years 3-4
Education Authority funded specialist nursery provision for children aged 3-4 with a Statement of SEN.
Age range: Children aged 3-4
Schedule: 5 sessions per week across 48 weeks
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After-Schools Provision
Inclusive after-school and summer scheme provision for children and young people aged 4-18.
Age range: Children and young people aged 4-18
Schedule: Daily after-school sessions plus 7 weeks of summer scheme
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Social Group
A structured social space for children and young people with ASD and moderate learning disabilities.
Age range: Ages 6-18
Schedule: 3 sessions per week across 48 weeks
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Youth
SEND youth provision that builds communication, independence and life skills for young people aged 12-18 and 18+.
Age range: Young people aged 12-25
Schedule: 3 sessions per week across 48 weeks
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Transitional Learning Centre
Post-school day support for school leavers and adults aged 19+.
Age range: School leavers and adults aged 19+
Schedule: 5 sessions per week across 48 weeks
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Family Support
A 12-week home visiting service for families of children and young adults with disabilities or autism.
Age range: For families, parents and carers
Schedule: 12-week home visiting support blocks
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Group Mentoring
A 12-week mental health and social confidence programme for young people with autism or awaiting diagnosis.
Age range: Ages 6-18
Schedule: 12-week programme delivered over 5 days, 2 hours per session
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Lego-Based Therapy
Structured small-group therapy that uses Lego activities to support communication and social interaction.
Age range: Ages 6-12
Schedule: 12-week programme in small groups
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Counselling
Specialist one-to-one talking therapy for children and young people.
Age range: Children and young people
Schedule: 1:1 weekly sessions over 12-week interventions
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Play Therapy
Integrative play therapy that helps children express and process emotional and psychological needs.
Age range: Ages 4-12
Schedule: 1-hour weekly sessions over 12 weeks
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Equine Facilitated Therapy and Activities
Horse-based therapeutic sessions that build confidence, regulation and resilience.
Age range: Ages 5-18
Schedule: 1:1 and small-group blocks across the year
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Parents and Carers Programmes
Wellbeing, peer support and practical help for parents and carers who often carry the heaviest load.
Age range: Parents, carers and wider family network
Schedule: 12-week wellbeing programmes, drop-ins and bi-weekly groups
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Training Programme
Targeted training and awareness programmes delivered with community and public-sector partners.
Age range: Professionals, parents, carers and community partners
Schedule: Targeted training blocks and workshops throughout the year
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