Be Creative Cornwall

The Your Future Kernow Team visited Be Creative Cornwall in Wadebridge. The centre supports young people who find mainstream education hard. Many of the students are neurodiverse or have an EHCP. Some are on roll but not attending. Others receive Education Other Than At School (EOTAS). All of them enjoy art and learn best in a calm space.

Be Creative Cornwall gives young people a safe place to be themselves. Emma and Richard manage the day‑to‑day work at Be Creative Cornwall. Emma explained that many of the students have faced childhood trauma, issues at school, or changes at home. Art helps them build confidence and manage their feelings. It also helps them learn to communicate and work with others.

During the visit, the team took part in a clay session. Emma and Richard showed how they teach young people to model a clay head. This is often the first activity a new student tries. It helps them relax and feel proud of what they make. It is a simple way to help them settle in.

The centre offers many creative activities. Students can try sculpture, painting, graphic design, music, and even taxidermy. They can choose what they enjoy. This helps them grow their skills and their confidence. The artwork on display showed great imagination and talent.

Richard also works with the Gaia Trust at Treraven Farm. The farm has meadows, woodland, and animals. Young people can spend time outdoors, learn about nature, and take part in creative projects. This helps them feel calm and connected to the environment.

Emma and Richard see real progress in the young people they support. Students arrive feeling unsure, but over time they open up, try new things, and believe in themselves again. Be Creative Cornwall is an approved provider. Over the coming year they hope to support many young people across Cornwall.

Story - Kate Wakemen Careers and Development Consultant.