Creative Confidence: Arts Awards at HEAH
HEAH: Creative Confidence
Empowering Disengaged and Vulnerable Young People (Ages 8–16)
HEAH: Open Routes CIC delivers a trauma-informed, part-time education programme tailored for learners who are disengaged from mainstream school, have SEND needs, or require a personalised, creative pathway back into learning.
Our Creative Confidence model combines project-based learning, essential core skills, and pastoral coaching to provide a flexible, responsive alternative to traditional education.
The Creative Confidence Model
At HEAH, we believe confidence is the cornerstone of learning. Through collaborative creative projects, learners:
- Develop resilience, self-esteem, and effective communication skills
- Enhance Functional English and Maths via meaningful, real-world activities
- Progress towards nationally recognised Arts Award qualifications
Sessions are thoughtfully structured, relationship-driven, and grounded in a trauma-informed approach that prioritises each learner’s emotional well-being.
Why Choose HEAH?
- Small, supportive groups built on trust and respect
- A strong emphasis on emotional safety and learner engagement
- Integrated Functional Skills development in every project
- An Arts Award approved centre
- AQA Unit Award Scheme
- Robust safeguarding policies, with DBS-checked staff and comprehensive attendance monitoring
- Currently accepting referrals from schools and local authority commissioning teams
Make a Referral or Enquiry
Autumn 2025 - we are open to referrals
To refer a learner, please download the referral form below.
For a free initial consultation or an introductory meeting, use the contact form below to get in touch.
