I’m a parent/carer

We offer a supportive space for your young person to develop their interests and rebuild confidence at their own pace.

We provide long-term, person-centred support for young people through art and care-based programmes.

Who we are

Arts Education Exchange is made up of kind and compassionate people, with diverse backgrounds and plenty of experience in creative industries, education, and charities.

Meet the Team and Trustees

Our approach

We meet young people where they are. Our work focuses on building confidence and collective resilience through arts-based experiences, care, and collaboration. Success for us isn’t about quick results, it’s about sustainable growth and reduced reliance on services over time.

Learn more about our approach

Our values

  • Agency

  • Sustainability

  • Empathy

  • Equity

  • Care

  • Slowness

Learn more about our Strategy and Values
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What parents/carers say about us

  • “It’s had a great impact on her mental health, she has gained some confidence in herself and her skill. Because of the skill, care and tutoring she is gaining belief that she can add value into the world. She is starting to see a future for herself beyond her own bedroom.”

  • “All staff at AEE have been amazing, they are really approachable, and work so well with the young people. They are knowledgeable about young people with semh, autism, trauma etc. He feels very safe and heard when at the group.”

  • “Had a huge positive affect as my son has been out of education for 2 years and he now attends AEE and actually looks forward to coming ”

  • “He absolutely loves the group, he is enthusiastic about it and has become more social, and willing to talk to others in his peer group.”

What we offer

We run 1:1 and group sessions for visual arts and music during term times, and we offer one off workshops during the summer. Our programmes are open to anyone aged 11-25, and they don't need any background in art or music. Signing up and accessing our programmes is completely free!

Get Involved

How our referral process works

  • Fill out our referral form

    This is so we can get to know a bit about your young person. Once we receive the referral we will respond in 7 days.

  • Visit the space

    We will then be in touch to arrange a visit to our space to see if your young person feels happy here, and to answer any questions they or you may have.

  • Try a taster session

    When we have a suitable space on our creative programme they will be invited for a trial session. If they are happy we can then continue weekly from there in the term time.

Make a referral

Frequently asked questions

  • No, all our sessions are led by the young person’s interests and to allow for freedom of expression we don’t follow a set curriculum from an exam board.

  • It depends on the availability of our Creative Practitioners, but most young people attend once a week and in some cases twice.

  • No

  • Any young person aged 11 - 25. When we are experiencing a high level of new referrals priority is given to those with the greatest need.

  • For some sessions we have a waiting list, on average a placement can take between 4 - 8 weeks to start.

  • On a case by case basis

  • For up to 2 years