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An innovative, Hampshire-based day service, supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs who are at risk of becoming or already NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) after leaving school.

20/10/2026

💇‍♀️ Plaiting, practising & building confidence💇‍♂️

Some of our young people have been getting hands-on and developing their hairdressing skills, learning how to create a basic 3-strand plait and having a go at the more advanced French plait! 🤩

Alongside practising their techniques, they’ve also been learning to identify the products and equipment needed to achieve the look — from brushes and combs to hair ties and styling products. 🧴🪮

These sessions are about so much more than hair! They help our learners develop patience, coordination, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Every new skill starts with a little practice, and we’re proud to see our young people giving it a go, developing their abilities and discovering what they can achieve! 🙌💖

18/10/2026

🧁 A taste of autumn at NXT! 🍂🍯

We have been getting busy in catering sessions, whipping up some delicious pear and toffee cupcakes — the perfect autumn treat! 😍🍁
With it being National Pear Month celebrating this delicious seasonal fruit, it’s been a great opportunity to bring a little seasonal inspiration into the kitchen. 🍐✨
Along the way, our learners have been developing valuable life skills, from following recipes and measuring ingredients to building confidence, practising teamwork and exploring their creativity. 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳💪

16/10/2026

🌾🎃 Scarecrows, teamwork & creativity 🎨🧠

We have been getting creative and putting our own unique spin on scarecrows! 👀🧵

But it’s been about much more than just getting crafty! 💪 Along the way, they’ve been working together as a team, sharing ideas, delegating tasks and playing to each other’s strengths to bring their creations to life. 🤝✨

From thinking outside the box to problem-solving and getting those creative minds flowing, everyone has had a part to play! 🙌 It’s amazing what can happen when different ideas come together and everyone works towards a shared goal. A huge well done to everyone involved

Let us know which you think is the best!

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day | 10 October 2026 💙�Your mind doesn’t have to be “fine” all the time.
�Life can feel messy sometimes. School, college, work, relationships, money, social media, pressure about the future… it can all pile up. And sometimes your thoughts can feel a bit tangled.
�But you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.
�This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to check in with yourself — and with the people around you.
�💬 Talk to someone you trust.�🫶 Ask for help if things feel too much.�🌱 Take a break without feeling guilty.�👂 Listen when a friend says they’re struggling.�💙 Remember that looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health.
�There’s no shame in not being okay. Asking for support isn't weakness — it’s a strength.

09/10/2026

🎨 Art Sessions! 🎨

Our young people have been throwing themselves into a fantastic variety of art and design sessions, giving them the opportunity to explore their creativity, experiment with new techniques and, most importantly, have fun! 💜

From creating acorn characters 🌰, designing and making their own plushies 🧸, to getting stuck into spray-painting sessions with Mark 🎨, there’s always something new to try.

It’s amazing to see everyone putting their own personality into their creations and discovering different ways to express themselves through art. Whether they’re sewing, designing, painting, building or experimenting, each session gives them the chance to learn new skills and create something they can be proud of. 🙌✨

07/10/2026

📚 Dyslexia Awareness Week | 5–11 October 2026

Take a look at the sentences in the image… can you read them easily? 👀

You might be able to work out what they say, but you may have to stop, look again and concentrate a little harder.For some people with dyslexia, reading and processing written information can sometimes feel challenging like this — although dyslexia affects everyone differently.

🧠 Dyslexia isn't about intelligence.�💡 It isn't about not trying hard enough.�🌈 And it doesn't mean someone can't achieve amazing things.

This Dyslexia Awareness Week, let's take a moment to understand that people can learn, read, process and communicate in different ways.

05/10/2026

🌟 Keeping things fresh at NXT! 🌟

Our young people have been fully engaged and throwing themselves into everything we’ve had going on! 🙌

We’ve been getting out and about, exploring new experiences and learning beyond our usual setting, while also keeping our in-house sessions fun, creative and exciting. 🎯🎨✨
From practical activities to new challenges, we’re all about creating opportunities for our young people to learn, build confidence, try something different and enjoy their time at NXT.

02/10/2026

🚑❤️ Life Skills at NXT!

Our young people have been throwing themselves into their Life Skills – First Aid sessions this past week! 👏
From learning how to respond to burns, choking and fainting, to understanding DR ABC, our young people have been building practical knowledge and skills that could make a real difference in an emergency.

Through role play, discussions and hands-on activities, they’ve had the chance to put their learning into practice, ask questions and build their confidence. 🩹🙌

30/09/2026

💅✨ Getting creative at NXT!

Our young people have been exploring their creativity through beauty, designing their very own nail sets — and then bringing their ideas to life! 🎨💅
It’s been amazing to see their confidence, creativity and skills develop as they turn their designs into something they can be proud of. 🙌
We love seeing their progress and watching their ideas go from design → creation → finished set! 💖

25/09/2026

🥔 It’s National Potato Month! 🥔

And if you’ve been anywhere near the catering sessions at NXT recently… you’ll know we’ve been taking full advantage! 👨‍🍳🔥
Our young people have been getting stuck into some seriously potato-heavy cooking sessions, while building confidence and developing practical catering skills along the way.

From learning how to prepare dauphinoise potatoes 🥔✨ to creating a delicious creamy mash to top our homemade cottage pies, our young people have been exploring just how many different things you can do with a humble potato!

Address

NXT Skills, Unit 8-10 Kiln Acre Business Centre, Wickham Road, Fareham
Portsmouth
PO167JS

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.nxtskills.co.uk/

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