I’m a parent/carer

We’re 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.

Art and Music Sessions

Our well equipped art and music studios and knowledgeable, friendly staff. All our sessions are led by the young person’s interests, and they don’t need any background in art or music.

We offer:

  • One to one art and music sessions

  • Group sessions for visual arts, music, or both

  • 8 sessions of art, music or play therapy

Creative Community

As well as… sessions are an opportunity to meet other young people in a relaxed and welcoming space.

Meet other young people, build relationships with young people and staff. Sharing moments of joy. Summer holiday group projects

Long-Term Support

Young people can attend for up to two years, with most young people attending once a week during term time. Success for us isn’t about quick results, it’s about sustainable growth.

For current or previous AEE attendees, we offer:

  • Drop ins for AEE alumni

  • Access to our studio without a facilitator

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.

  • Any young person aged 11 - 25 can sign up. They do not need an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

  • We cover travel costs on a case by case basis. To find out more please email hello@artsedex.org.