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What is the project about?

Shaping Futures is a two‑year community project. It supports young people and their families across Cornwall. Our aim is to raise aspirations and improve access to further education, employment, and training. We want to build a brighter future and work with home‑educated young people across Cornwall.

The Project Includes:

  • Career and skills workshops
  • Large events with employers and training providers
  • Pop‑up sessions in libraries, youth centres, and village halls
  • Support for groups who may need extra help. This includes SEND learners, Travellers, refugees and excluded learners.

The project supports young people and helps families and communities come together. It gives them space to grow and move toward a brighter future.

Who is involved?

  • Local partners help deliver activities. These include community groups, post‑16 providers and voluntary organisations..
  • The Project Team is led by a project manager. They support everyone involved to make sure the project runs well.
  • Parents and carers share ideas and feedback. This helps shape the project.

Shaped by the Community

The project is community‑led and shaped by young people and their families. Activities are designed using their ideas and take place in friendly, local spaces.

Workshop Information

Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families.

Join Healthy Cornwall for fun cooking sessions with your family. Learn how to prepare and cook healthy meals together. Pick up simple tips for healthy eating, build cooking skills and enjoy trying new recipes.

Education Business Partnership (EBP) – STEM activities and Careers Support.

LEGO Robotics: Engineering and Coding
Build and programme your own LEGO robot. Take part in exciting challenges while learning how robots work. Develop coding, engineering and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.

K'NEX Air Powered Cars – Science and Engineering
Design and build an air powered car using K'NEX. Test your design and see how far it can travel. Learn about forces, motion and engineering through hands-on activities with EBP.

Careers Pop-Up Workshops
Talk to the EBP team about your next steps after post-16. Find out about apprenticeships, college courses, training and different career options. Ask questions and get advice for your future.

For more information please contact Jo Ledger: yourfuture@cornwall.gov.uk or call: 01872 324609

Workshop Dates

Please note: All workshops run from 10:00 to 12:30.

The Hive, Bodmin

Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families

Join Healthy Cornwall for practical cooking sessions where young people and their families can learn to prepare and enjoy healthy meals together.

Workshop dates for October:

  • Friday 02
  • Friday 09
  • Friday 23

To book please contact: Healthy.Cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk

The Hive, Bodmin

Education Business Partnership - Careers and STEM

Workshop dates for October

  • Friday 16 - Project management skills

To book EBP sessions please visit: Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers | Let's Talk Cornwall

Polgooth Village Hall

Please note: All workshops run from 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Education Business Partnership - Careers and STEM

Workshop dates for October:

  • Wednesday 07 - LEGO Robotics
  • Wednesday 14 - K'NEX Air Power Cars
  • Wednesday 21 - Interactive Skills Challenges and Fun Activities

Careers guidance from a Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser will be available at all sessions.

To book EBP sessions please visit: Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers | Let's Talk Cornwall

LEGO Robotics Workshops - Potager Gardens

Please note: All workshops run from 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Are you an Electively Home Educated (EHE) young person aged 16 or under? Join us for an exciting six-week LEGO Robotics Workshop Programme at Potager Garden.

Over six fun and interactive sessions, young people will build, programme and test LEGO robots while developing valuable STEM skills in science, technology, engineering and maths. Participants will also strengthen key employability skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, creativity, resilience and critical thinking.

The programme will introduce young people to the wide range of careers available within STEM industries, helping them explore future opportunities and understand how these skills are used in the workplace.

Workshop Dates

Workshop dates for November:

  • Thursday 5
  • Thursday 12
  • Thursday 19
  • Thursday 26

Workshop date for December:

  • Thursday 3
  • Thursday 10

Careers guidance from a Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser will be available at all sessions.

To book EBP sessions please visit: Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers | Let's Talk Cornwall

Potager Gardens High Cross, Constantine Falmouth TR11 5RF



What is the project about?

Shaping Futures is a two‑year community project. It supports young people and their families across Cornwall. Our aim is to raise aspirations and improve access to further education, employment, and training. We want to build a brighter future and work with home‑educated young people across Cornwall.

The Project Includes:

  • Career and skills workshops
  • Large events with employers and training providers
  • Pop‑up sessions in libraries, youth centres, and village halls
  • Support for groups who may need extra help. This includes SEND learners, Travellers, refugees and excluded learners.

The project supports young people and helps families and communities come together. It gives them space to grow and move toward a brighter future.

Who is involved?

  • Local partners help deliver activities. These include community groups, post‑16 providers and voluntary organisations..
  • The Project Team is led by a project manager. They support everyone involved to make sure the project runs well.
  • Parents and carers share ideas and feedback. This helps shape the project.

Shaped by the Community

The project is community‑led and shaped by young people and their families. Activities are designed using their ideas and take place in friendly, local spaces.

Workshop Information

Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families.

Join Healthy Cornwall for fun cooking sessions with your family. Learn how to prepare and cook healthy meals together. Pick up simple tips for healthy eating, build cooking skills and enjoy trying new recipes.

Education Business Partnership (EBP) – STEM activities and Careers Support.

LEGO Robotics: Engineering and Coding
Build and programme your own LEGO robot. Take part in exciting challenges while learning how robots work. Develop coding, engineering and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.

K'NEX Air Powered Cars – Science and Engineering
Design and build an air powered car using K'NEX. Test your design and see how far it can travel. Learn about forces, motion and engineering through hands-on activities with EBP.

Careers Pop-Up Workshops
Talk to the EBP team about your next steps after post-16. Find out about apprenticeships, college courses, training and different career options. Ask questions and get advice for your future.

For more information please contact Jo Ledger: yourfuture@cornwall.gov.uk or call: 01872 324609

Workshop Dates

Please note: All workshops run from 10:00 to 12:30.

The Hive, Bodmin

Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families

Join Healthy Cornwall for practical cooking sessions where young people and their families can learn to prepare and enjoy healthy meals together.

Workshop dates for October:

  • Friday 02
  • Friday 09
  • Friday 23

To book please contact: Healthy.Cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk

The Hive, Bodmin

Education Business Partnership - Careers and STEM

Workshop dates for October

  • Friday 16 - Project management skills

To book EBP sessions please visit: Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers | Let's Talk Cornwall

Polgooth Village Hall

Please note: All workshops run from 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Education Business Partnership - Careers and STEM

Workshop dates for October:

  • Wednesday 07 - LEGO Robotics
  • Wednesday 14 - K'NEX Air Power Cars
  • Wednesday 21 - Interactive Skills Challenges and Fun Activities

Careers guidance from a Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser will be available at all sessions.

To book EBP sessions please visit: Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers | Let's Talk Cornwall

LEGO Robotics Workshops - Potager Gardens

Please note: All workshops run from 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Are you an Electively Home Educated (EHE) young person aged 16 or under? Join us for an exciting six-week LEGO Robotics Workshop Programme at Potager Garden.

Over six fun and interactive sessions, young people will build, programme and test LEGO robots while developing valuable STEM skills in science, technology, engineering and maths. Participants will also strengthen key employability skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, creativity, resilience and critical thinking.

The programme will introduce young people to the wide range of careers available within STEM industries, helping them explore future opportunities and understand how these skills are used in the workplace.

Workshop Dates

Workshop dates for November:

  • Thursday 5
  • Thursday 12
  • Thursday 19
  • Thursday 26

Workshop date for December:

  • Thursday 3
  • Thursday 10

Careers guidance from a Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser will be available at all sessions.

To book EBP sessions please visit: Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers | Let's Talk Cornwall

Potager Gardens High Cross, Constantine Falmouth TR11 5RF


  • Exploring Post-16 Options Through Shaping Futures

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    Shaping Futures Event at CB TutoringMore than 10 Electively Home Educated (EHE) families recently joined a Shaping Futures event. The event was held at CB Tutoring in Bodmin. It helped young people and their families learn about the choices available after the age of 16.

    The event was part of the Shaping Futures project. Shaping Futures helps young people learn new skills, build confidence and think about their future. The project is led by Jo Ledger from the Employment and Enterprise Team at Cornwall Council. Jo is a level 6 trained careers advisor and enjoys working with young people.

    During the event, young people and their families had the chance to meet staff from Truro and Penwith College, Cornwall College and Duchy College Stoke Climsland. College staff shared information about courses, support available and the different options open to young people after age 16.

    Families were able to ask questions and find out more about further education and training. Young people had the chance to explore ideas for their future and learn about routes that matched their interests.

    The event helped parents and carers better understand the choices available for young people. Speaking with colleges and careers advisers gave them the information they needed to support future decisions. Families left feeling more confident about helping their child plan for the future.

    Hayley and Ayesha from Your Future Kernow attended the event to offer support. They provided one-to-one careers information, support and guidance. They spoke with young people and families about career ideas and helped them think about their next steps.

    The event created useful conversations between young people, parents, colleges and careers professionals. It showed the value of giving EHE families access to clear information and support as they start planning their next steps.

    Feedback from families was extremely positive.

    "It's great that this option is now available for EHE young people. We feel heard and supported. Long may it continue."
    - Parent

    "This has given me a chance to see what I can maybe do when I am 16. Thank you for this. Can you do it again?
    - Young Person

    The success of the event is helping shape future activities within the Shaping Futures project. Plans are already being made for more opportunities for EHE young people across Cornwall. This includes a workplace experience afternoon at Watergate Bay Hotel. Here young people will learn more about jobs in hospitality and see what working in the sector is really like.

    Shaping Futures is helping young people and their families feel informed, supported and ready to plan their next steps. Thank you to Chrissi Berry from CB Tutoring in Bodmin for supporting the event at CH Tutoring.


    Shaping Futures Event at CB TutoringMore than 10 Electively Home Educated (EHE) families recently joined a Shaping Futures event. The event was held at CB Tutoring in Bodmin. It helped young people and their families learn about the choices available after the age of 16.

    The event was part of the Shaping Futures project. Shaping Futures helps young people learn new skills, build confidence and think about their future. The project is led by Jo Ledger from the Employment and Enterprise Team at Cornwall Council. Jo is a level 6 trained careers advisor and enjoys working with young people.

    During the event, young people and their families had the chance to meet staff from Truro and Penwith College, Cornwall College and Duchy College Stoke Climsland. College staff shared information about courses, support available and the different options open to young people after age 16.

    Families were able to ask questions and find out more about further education and training. Young people had the chance to explore ideas for their future and learn about routes that matched their interests.

    The event helped parents and carers better understand the choices available for young people. Speaking with colleges and careers advisers gave them the information they needed to support future decisions. Families left feeling more confident about helping their child plan for the future.

    Hayley and Ayesha from Your Future Kernow attended the event to offer support. They provided one-to-one careers information, support and guidance. They spoke with young people and families about career ideas and helped them think about their next steps.

    The event created useful conversations between young people, parents, colleges and careers professionals. It showed the value of giving EHE families access to clear information and support as they start planning their next steps.

    Feedback from families was extremely positive.

    "It's great that this option is now available for EHE young people. We feel heard and supported. Long may it continue."
    - Parent

    "This has given me a chance to see what I can maybe do when I am 16. Thank you for this. Can you do it again?
    - Young Person

    The success of the event is helping shape future activities within the Shaping Futures project. Plans are already being made for more opportunities for EHE young people across Cornwall. This includes a workplace experience afternoon at Watergate Bay Hotel. Here young people will learn more about jobs in hospitality and see what working in the sector is really like.

    Shaping Futures is helping young people and their families feel informed, supported and ready to plan their next steps. Thank you to Chrissi Berry from CB Tutoring in Bodmin for supporting the event at CH Tutoring.

  • Shaping Futures Opens New Doors for Home Educated Young People

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    Jo Ledger Shaping Future Lead

    Young people and families across Cornwall are taking part the Shaping Futures project.

    Shaping Futures works with Electively Home Educated (EHE) young people. It gives them the chance to learn new skills, meet others and explore ideas for the future.

    The project is led by Jo Ledger from the Education Business Partnership (EBP). Jo is a qualified careers adviser. She enjoys helping young people explore their next steps.

    Sessions have taken place across Cornwall at a range of venues. Young people have taken part in LEGO Robotics, K'Nex Air Powered Cars, digital workshops and cooking sessions. These activities give young people the chance to try new things in a fun and welcoming setting.

    The project brings together colleges, local services and community groups. This helps families learn more about the options available after school. It also helps young people discover new interests and find out about different career paths.

    The workshops focus on learning through practical activities. Young people can build, create, test ideas and work with others. Many families have said they value the chance to take part in activities that are both enjoyable and educational.

    "We have thoroughly enjoyed today's workshop. All four of my children are different ages and have been able to explore their imagination, experiment with coding skills and develop a range of valuable skills. Thank you for your support and for making us feel so welcome." – Parent

    "I really enjoyed building and programming the LEGO robot. It was fun seeing it complete the challenges, and I learned skills I didn't know I had." - EHE Young Person

    The project will continue over the coming months. Future sessions will include information about post-16 choices and visits from local employers. These events will help young people learn more about education, training and the world of work. Please follow the project and book onto sessions here: Book a Session

    Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Shaping Futures is helping young people gain new experiences, build skills and think about their future in a positive way.


    Jo Ledger Shaping Future Lead

    Young people and families across Cornwall are taking part the Shaping Futures project.

    Shaping Futures works with Electively Home Educated (EHE) young people. It gives them the chance to learn new skills, meet others and explore ideas for the future.

    The project is led by Jo Ledger from the Education Business Partnership (EBP). Jo is a qualified careers adviser. She enjoys helping young people explore their next steps.

    Sessions have taken place across Cornwall at a range of venues. Young people have taken part in LEGO Robotics, K'Nex Air Powered Cars, digital workshops and cooking sessions. These activities give young people the chance to try new things in a fun and welcoming setting.

    The project brings together colleges, local services and community groups. This helps families learn more about the options available after school. It also helps young people discover new interests and find out about different career paths.

    The workshops focus on learning through practical activities. Young people can build, create, test ideas and work with others. Many families have said they value the chance to take part in activities that are both enjoyable and educational.

    "We have thoroughly enjoyed today's workshop. All four of my children are different ages and have been able to explore their imagination, experiment with coding skills and develop a range of valuable skills. Thank you for your support and for making us feel so welcome." – Parent

    "I really enjoyed building and programming the LEGO robot. It was fun seeing it complete the challenges, and I learned skills I didn't know I had." - EHE Young Person

    The project will continue over the coming months. Future sessions will include information about post-16 choices and visits from local employers. These events will help young people learn more about education, training and the world of work. Please follow the project and book onto sessions here: Book a Session

    Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Shaping Futures is helping young people gain new experiences, build skills and think about their future in a positive way.

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