Drama Therapy is a type of psychotherapy which can be non-verbal (as well as verbal) and offers a creative form of expression using drama and theatre techniques to facilitate a change of perspective/behaviour, to adapt to disability, to deal with difficult issues and to promote personal growth and mental health.
YPA has a good understanding and built a rapport with my son. He has been happy and well cared for to the point where he has met his full potential and thrived. The right balance and structure has provided for my son’s complex needs. Thank you for your continuous support. Parent
On a recent outing to Liquid Leisure, one of YPA’s Year 9 students, Dylan Linstead demonstrated all of the schools PRIDE values. Dylan saw a staff member struggling in the water and bravely swam to his rescue and got him …
YPA marked Windrush Day by acknowledging those who immigrated to Britain post World War 2 from the Caribbean to help rebuild the country. The staff and students wore the colours black or yellow to match the vibrancy and ethnicity of …
We’re excited to be able to share some images of the building works at our new Free School, due to open April 2022. The building will comprise two separate Free Schools; Young People’s Academy and Young People’s Hub (currently The …
We’ve welcomed a new member to the YPA family! Indie is our very friendly assistant who loves supporting our students. Working with Indie allows students to discuss how they are feeling and work towards regulating their emotions. This targeted therapy …
