Inscape House School students have been involved in the Beacon Programme ran by GRAHAM Group – a unique work experience programme for neurodivergent young people
The Beacon Programme is a structured employability and work experience initiative tailored to support neurodivergent students as they begin exploring potential career pathways. Delivered in collaboration with local authorities, education providers, and community organisations, the programme offers young people the chance to gain hands-on experience in real workplace settings, develop confidence, and discover their strengths.
The programme brings together GRAHAM Group, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and delivery partners Konnect Radio and Message Trust, creating a multi-layered experience that combines construction industry insight with creativity and self-expression.
Our amazing students Myles, Raith and Emerson joined students from five other schools from across Manchester for
Marie Young, Careers Lead at Inscape House School, says “This was an incredibly powerful opportunity for our pupils, a combination of activities that you would never put together but it worked wonderfully! Our pupils learnt about the construction industry, apprenticeships, how to write lyrics, perform and work in a recording studio, this is the start of a very promising and positive partnership”
The partnership saw three organisations come together to deliver a multifaceted programme.
On their website GRAHAM say “Students gained hands‑on insight into the construction industry through on‑site placements at GRAHAM’s Boddingtons project; explored broadcasting and media production through studio‑based experience with Konnect Radio; and developed creativity, teamwork and self‑expression through music production, songwriting and performance at The Message Trust’s Tribe Academy.”
A unique showcase
On May 7, students celebrated the end of the programme with a showcase at The Message Trust. They were joined by teachers, families and friends who got to watch the students perform two unique songs created as part of the programme ‘We All Have A Voice’ and ‘Watch Me’.
