

Referral
This referral form is for professionals to refer a young person aged 14–19 to our Alternative Provision programme, delivered by Proud to Be Me CIC in Lewisham.
Reflections is a trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally competent programme supporting young people who are:
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NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training)
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Disengaged from school or at risk of exclusion
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Have an EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan)
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Experiencing low confidence, poor self-esteem, or mental health challenges
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Girls, trans girls, non-binary, or part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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The programme currently runs 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering a safe, supportive environment where young people can build confidence, explore identity, and re-engage with learning.
Cost: £220 per student, per day
Location: Lewisham
To enhance outcomes and provide targeted specialist support, the following therapies can be commissioned alongside the placement:
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Counselling: £120 per session (2 sessions per week recommended)
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Speech & Language Support: £110 per session (2 sessions per week recommended)
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Referrers can:
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Commission the recommended 2 sessions per week
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Reduce to 1 session per week
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Or opt out of therapies, depending on assessed need and available funding
These supports are designed to strengthen emotional wellbeing, communication skills and overall engagement in education.
Please complete all sections of this form. Once submitted, a member of our team will follow up with you to discuss the placement and next steps.
If you have any questions before submitting, contact us at hello@proudtobemecic.org