Provide support in developing and maintaining friendships and relationships. Provide support for young people to engage in interest related clubs.

Delivery of small group sessions in line with identified needs focused on friends, relationships, and community.

Use mentors already in the young person’s network to work with young people e.g. tutors.

Encourage young people to share their developing skills and experiences, acting as peer mentors and buddies to other young people.

Targeted activities offered by external agencies e.g. the Youth Support Service

Consultation with external agencies and the young person with regards to risk-taking behaviours within the community.

Provide support for communication and interaction needs as identified within the Communication and Interaction section of this document.

Materials that can be used to teach young people social skills in everyday settings - Talking About Community, social skills

A pack of activities, ideas and sessions for learners who need visual structure and may be non-readers or speakers - Independence through Communication, social skills.

Use of Relationship Maps