Learn 2 be social

Understanding Comes Before Social Skills

Helping children & young people understand themselves, others and the social world one step at a time.

Social understanding develops throughout childhood, adolescence and into young adulthood

At Learn 2 Be Social, we recognise that each stage of growing up brings new social experiences, expectations and challenges , from early friendships and understanding emotions, to navigating more complex relationships, communication and independence.

We aim to help children and young people make sense of the social world around them, not by simply giving them answers, but by helping them understand why, notice important information, consider different perspectives, and make thoughtful choices.

We believe understanding comes before social skills.

We first help learners understand how social situations work, what to notice and how to think about them. We then mentor them as they develop the confidence to apply that understanding in everyday life.

All social mentors working directly with children hold enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training.

Our programmes are designed for different ages and stages of social development, please see each programme page for current availability and age guidance.

Teaching Approach

Learn 2 Be Social uses a structured, evidence-informed approach to social learning. Rather than teaching social skills in isolation, learning moves through three connected stages.

INPUT — Data Collection
Children are supported to notice and gather information about what is happening. What can they see, hear and observe? What are the facts of the situation?

PROCESSING — Thinking Space
Children are given time and support to make sense of the information. What might the situation mean? How might people be thinking or feeling? What are the expectations? What choices are available and what could happen next?

EXECUTION — Social Skills in Action
Children have opportunities to practise and apply social skills and strategies. The focus is on using what they have understood to consider what they could say, do or try in everyday situations.

Through real-life scenarios, guided discussion, reflection, problem-solving and opportunities to practise, children and young people are supported to build social understanding they can apply more independently in everyday life.

"Super B" Social Learning Hub

Small Online Groups • Theme-Based Learning • Guided• Thoughtful Discussions

Children and young people are supported by the Super B Squad a team of relatable social learning characters who help children explore emotions, friendships, confidence, and everyday social situations through guided discussion and reflection.

Super B Social Themes (Ages 8–10)
• Why do I feel like this? (Emotional Awareness)
• Building Confidence
• Social Understanding

Secondary School Transition (Ages 10–12 / Year 6)
• Understanding Change
• Understanding People & Friendships
• Building Confidence & Independence

Social Understanding (Ages 11–13) 
• Understanding Social Situations
• Friendships, Groups & Belonging
• Making Confident Social Choices

Our core social learning programmes run as 7-week block bookings, giving children time to build understanding, practise ideas and develop confidence over time

Can’t see a programme for your child’s or young person’s age

One-to-one support is also available.

If you would like to enquire about personalised one-to-one support for your child or young person, please visit our Booking & Contact page.

 

A child sitting with Super B, the Learn 2 Be Social character, during a supportive social learning conversation.

What Children Explore

  • Friendship & group dynamics
  • Seeing situations from different viewpoints
  • Understanding feelings and reactions
  • Social expectations & unwritten rules
  • The "Face it or Flip it" strategy: Learning when to adapt to a situation & when to change it

Who It's For

  • Are feeling anxious or unsure about the move to Secondary School.
  • Find it hard to read body language, facial expressions or tone of voice
  • Miss social cues and are unsure what others are expecting
  • Feel emotions strongly and find it hard to pause, reflect or respond in the moment
  • Think deeply about situations but struggle to explain or act on their thoughts
  • Want to understand why social situations feel confusing
  • Are often told they interrupt, talk too much, or jump in at the wrong moment

How It Works

(Educational, not therapeutic)

  • See it: What is actually happening
  • Think it: What are "the hidden rules" of this specific place and situation
  • Do it: The best way to respond no scripts, just confidence
  • Led in a supportive, non-judgemental way

Social Themes (Ages 8-13)

  • Small groups to support discussion
  • Suitable for ages 8–13
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Questions are welcome — feel free to email me at

natasha@learn2besocial.co.uk

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