Activate CES

💫 🏢Last week, young people with SEND from across Knowsley took over QVC UK's Knowsley site for a Dragons’ Den Pop‑Up Sale Day

After pitching their ideas back in November, students from local SEND schools and colleges brought their products to life - running stalls, serving customers and raising money for their chosen charities. 🛒

🤝The event was delivered through partnership working between Knowsley Council, QVC UK, schools, colleges and support staff, with the aim of creating a meaningful, real life learning experience that supports young people to develop skills for the future.

Find out more via the link in comments.

Yesterday, our Careers and Transition Team enterprise group - 'Team Fidget' - was invited to a Dragon’s Den Pop-Up Market at QVC. After pitching their product ideas a few months ago, the students were given the exciting opportunity to run their own stall and sell directly to customers.

It was a brilliant experience and our student's hard work paid off as they made lots of sales! Well done 'Team Fidget'!👏

Big things are happening over at JJs !

Our centre is being completely transformed by these amazing murals, so keep an eye on this space for more updates 👀

🌟 We’re Hiring: Support Worker at JJs🌟

We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team at the JJs site!

In this rewarding role, you’ll support young individuals with disabilities through fun engaging and activity-based sessions that promote personal development and well-being. Every day is a chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives.

Interested in making an impact? Apply now or get in touch to learn more!

https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/

https://activateces.org.uk/jjs-activate/

We would like to say a huge thank you to DD Wilson Gas and Heating Engineers Ltd for their very generous donation of Easter eggs for our students today!🐣🍫

Rachel Murray is taking part in a 50 mile ultra-distance run from Manchester to Liverpool this Friday!

She is fundraising on behalf of Activate and and any shares or donations are most appreciated💜

Thank you Rachel!

Donate to Activate, organized by Rachel Murray ‍♂️ Manchester to Liverpool Ultra — Fundraising for Activate On Good Friday, 3 April 2026, I’ll be ta… Rachel Murray needs your support for Activate

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We’re proud to be announced as the winner of the 'Innovative use of technology' category at the 2026 Natspec Innovation Awards.

A huge thank you to Natspec for recognising and celebrating innovation across the sector and for highlighting the impact of technology in removing barriers and improving outcomes for our learners with SEND.

Category judge Tim Coughlan said:

“Through this project, Activate enhanced the potential for learners to take part in activities ranging from food preparation to craft and games. They showed that there was so much creative thinking by staff and students in considering how these controllers can be employed. You could see it was both very practical and a lot of fun.”

Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to highlight the importance of staying safe online.

At Activate, our students are always developing skills to help them use the internet safely and responsibly, including:

🔒 How to keep personal information private
🛑 When to stop and not reply
🚫 How to block and report
🗣️ Why it’s always OK to tell a trusted adult

We are committed to supporting our students to feel confident, informed, and safe when using digital technology.

Do you know how to keep your social media accounts private and secure? SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online have created easy checklists to help you and your young person stay safe online.

Big thanks to all our amazing stall holders at today’s Next Steps event! It was great to see students meeting different services and exploring the many options available for their future. ✨

Midstream
YARS
The Care Activate Hub
Myerscough College & University Centre
My Life
Stedy-chefs
Knowsley Works
The ARC
Autism Initiatives .initiatives
St Helens Borough Council

Our Next Steps Event is happening this afternoon here at college!

Social Care teams, Further Education providers, employers and Supported Living services will be at Activate to share information, discuss their services and explore future pathways with our students and their families.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Rachel Murray is taking on an ultra-distance run from Manchester to Liverpool on Good Friday, 3 April 2026 to fundraise for Activate 🏃‍♂️

We’re hugely grateful for the support — please donate or share if you can 💙

Thank you Rachel!

https://gofund.me/b1fc7fe08

Donate to Activate, organized by Rachel Murray ‍♂️ Manchester to Liverpool Ultra — Fundraising for Activate On Good Friday, 3 April 2026, I’ll be ta… Rachel Murray needs your support for Activate