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Momentum: Life Skills Activity Centre

Momentum is our life skills activity centre which provides high-quality short break and life skills opportunities for young people with additional needs who live, learn, or work in South West London.

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We offer a safe, welcoming environment where young people have somewhere to go, something to do, and someone to talk to. Through informal and experiential learning, our activities support personal development, helping young people build confidence, develop skills, make informed choices, and form positive relationships.

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Participants can take part in a wide range of personal and social development activities, including arts, drama, music, and sport. Our work is delivered by a dedicated and experienced team of personal assistants (PAs) who understand the individual needs of those they support and are committed to maintaining high standards of support.

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Momentum operates as a parent-free space (except for community-based activities) and can offers enhanced staffing ratios where additional support is required. Families are encouraged to contact us to discuss available options and appropriate signposting.

Health living & wellbeing

To stay healthy and work out! Our Fitness Sessions provide a safe, friendly, and active environment for young people to become more physically active.

Our sessions provide a comfortable environment that combines many types of training within a sociable setting where young people can spend time, improve their physical and mental wellbeing while also catching up with friends.

These session include activities such as:

  • Gym

  • Park Play

  • Community Walks

  • Trampoline 

  • Yoga 

Life skills foundation

We focus on practical independence, social-emotional learning, and vocational readiness, using tailored activities like sensory engagement, life-skills practice. incorporating a personalised plan we build confidence, strong communication, critical thinking, self-care, and daily living skills for a smoother transition into adulthood.

These session include activities such as:

  • Budgeting basics

  • Kitchen safety 

  • Basic cooking

  • Managing money

  • Disc jockey

  • Baking

Community engagement

Focuses on inclusive, supportive environments where young person and families feel heard, connected, and empowered through tailored activities, peer support, and real-world experiences, moving beyond isolation to shared learning and advocacy for better services. 

Key strategies involve creating safe spaces for youth participation, providing family support (coffee mornings, signposting), integrating learning with community activities.

  • Farms / Gardens

  • Cinema

  • Playground

  • Travel training

  • Lunch in the community

  • Volunteering  

Practical skill & creativity

Fostering imagination, problem-solving, and self-expression through open-ended play, arts, nature exploration, storytelling, music, and varied sensory experiences, focusing on the process, embracing mistakes, and providing adaptable materials to build confidence and unique ideas. 

These session include activities such as:

  • Messy play

  • Music

  • Art & crafts 

  • Digital skills

  • Organising / cleaning 

  • Divergent thinking

Social skill & shared activity

This involve core abilities like communication, empathy, listening, turn-taking, and emotional regulation, taught through play, role-playing, visual aids, and consistent modeling by support staff, focusing on understanding social rules, body language, and navigating relationships in supportive ways, often requiring explicit instruction in areas like sharing, cooperation, and conflict resolution to build confidence and resilience. 

These session include activities such as:

  • Outings into the community 

  • Library visits

  • Park 

  • Museums

  • Bowling

  • Football

Independent  living & leisure

Involves various support options, from living at home with skill-building assistance to focusing on developing life skills like budgeting and cooking, often planned through their Education, Health & Care (EHC) plan reviews to transition them to adult life with tailored support in their own communities. 

These session include activities such as:

  • Life skill practice i.e. shopping list, meal planning, budgeting and accessing education/employment 

  • Community shopping trip

  • Leisure activities i.e. swimming, basketball, creative projects

  • Music & Sound: Play simple instruments (percussion), sing songs, or create a sensory environment with lights and music to explore sound and rhythm

Rest routine & community inclusion

Essential routine skills with focus on building independence through breaking down daily tasks into small, visual steps, establishing predictable routines for security, and incorporating activities that build life skills and emotional regulation, all supported by patience, flexibility, and positive reinforcement from PAs. 

Predictability provides comfort and security whilst reducing anxiety, promote confidence and readiness for learning. 

These session include activities such as:

  • Planning for the week ahead

  • Yoga & aromatherapy 

  • Optional community activity i.e. café, park walk, faith/religious visits

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