Baytree’s Youth Service provides a safe and supportive space for girls and young women aged 7-20 to develop personally and academically. Through our youth programmes and activities, we raise aspirations, build confidence, develop skills and foster good character.
Our focus areas include positive activities, education, life skills, and employability, ensuring a comprehensive approach to girls’ and young women’s development. Our programmes are youth-led and co-produced with the girls to ensure that all activities are always relevant to their needs and goals.
Ready to get involved? Click the Enrol Now button below or get in touch with our team today.
GEMS
Grow Enjoy Move Study (GEMS) is our after school activity programme for girls aged 7-18 years where they can have fun, express themselves and discover their talents while building their confidence and resilience. Our dynamic clubs are designed to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and help girls achieve their best.
Please note that a termly fee of £5 per girl or £10 per family applies for girls attending our weekly GEMS Club. This contribution helps cover refreshments and facilitator costs. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Youth Mentoring
- In-person mentoring: At The Baytree Centre, Monday to Thursday, between 4:00 PM and 6:15 PM (1-hour session).
- Online mentoring: Monday to Friday, between 4:00 PM and 6:15 PM (1-hour session).
The Life Skills Project
- Purpose: Discover your unique strengths and what drives you.
- Resilience: Learn to bounce back from setbacks and keep going when things get tough.
- Self-control: Take charge of your actions and make smart choices for your future.
- Fairness: Stand up for yourself and others, and treat everyone with respect.
- Good Judgement: Cultivate the wisdom to make decisions that lead to a better life for you and your community.
- Step Into Secondary (Year 7): Moving into secondary school can be a big step. This club is all about helping you make that transition with confidence.
- Future Me (Years 8 and 9): Make new friends and learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.
- HER Space practical skills sessions 14+: Practical skills sessions from money management to CV building, monthly sessions on a Wednesday for girls wanting to upskill.
Sparking Futures
Sparking Futures supports girls and young women aged 14 and above, who are interested in taking the next step towards their future careers.
- Work experience and career insight days: These take place in the school holidays and provide an opportunity for young women to gain hands-on experience and insight into a particular career and workplace.
- Career champions programme: Young women are matched with a professional whose career is aligned with the young person’s career aspirations and is able to offer them one to one career guidance and practical support.
- Monthly professional development sessions 18+: Improve your chances of success in work and life with monthly personal and professional development sessions, every month on a Tuesday.
- Young volunteering: Want to make a difference in your community and gain work experience? Become a young volunteer today! Commit to 3 months, weekly volunteering in our after school clubs. Gain valuable experience working with children!
Arrive & Thrive
Baytree’s Arrive & Thrive programme facilitates the transition of newly arrived girls into the UK education system. It offers support to secondary school-aged girls who have recently arrived in the UK and who don’t have a place in a school or college. Our programme includes a range of support services and activities, such as:
- ESOL (English classes)
- social activities
- classes to prepare girls for school or college
- support with school applications
- mentoring
- maths and digital skills embedded in the curriculum
- outings in and around London
- optional after-school EAL classes
- optional after-school activities with our youth services
EAL
Our exciting new after school EAL programme is for secondary school aged girls who have English as an additional language and who need support with their English. Our EAL conversation club provides a space for girls to discuss different topics, practise their conversation skills and build their confidence, while our English with maths, science and digital skills gives girls a chance to focus language for these important subjects, preparing them for their future studies and careers.
Mother & Daughter Activities
Mother & Daughter activities take place on the second Friday of every month and during school holidays. They consist of one-off sessions, workshops or trips that aim to provide a fun space for mothers and daughters to spend quality time together and strengthen their relationship.
