A learning plan for you
We are a recovery community where everyone feels like they belong, and also a safe space for people in recovery to connect with others who have lived through similar experiences.
Our team develop personalised plans depending on individual learning needs and aspirations and work collaboratively with clients, aiming to create a positive recovery environment for all.
We can also provide space for people to address their substance use and offending behaviour, and reduce reoffending through connecting with others in recovery.
We aim to empower individuals to help them sustain their recovery and enjoy fulfilled and meaningful lives.
Types of support available at The Academy
One-to-one support and recovery planning
Clients are linked with Academy Supervisors who have regular contact with them. The focus is on support and goal development, and a personalised recovery plan is created for each client to support their recovery goals and aspirations.
Maths and English support
The Academy offers educational opportunities to help increase knowledge and skills, including Maths and English sessions.
The sessions support people to:
- Access online resources for Maths and English
- Reduce the fear and anxiety that can be associated with these subjects.
A personalised plan enables each client to improve their Maths and English skills at their own pace.
Developing these essential skills helps clients to increase their confidence and fulfil their potential whether it be in an educational or professional manner.
Accredited Courses
Level One Connect +
This course focuses on all aspects of self-development.
Covering topics such as: motivation, improving your own learning, building confidence and self-awareness, ways to manage stress and understanding your behaviours.
All lessons and tutorials are delivered through taught sessions at the Nottingham Wellbeing Hub on Houndsgate in Nottingham City Centre.
Level Two Peer Mentoring
This course trains students to become Peer Mentors – positive role models of recovery who have a presence within the recovery service. They support the delivery of education, therapeutic and peer support-based groups.
The course covers subjects such as what mentoring is, relationships and boundaries within mentoring, mentoring techniques and much more.
This course is the foundation to becoming a Peer Mentor or Recovery Support Volunteer within Nottingham Recovery Network and for our Recovery Connector roles within The Academy.
The Mentoring Course is delivered through taught sessions at the Nottingham Wellbeing Hub on Houndsgate.
Both courses are accredited by our awarding organisation Skills and Education Group (SEG) and lead to a qualification in progression.
After completing the Level Two Peer Mentoring Course, our clients may go on to become volunteers helping others on their recovery journey, and giving back to those who need support.
Get involved!
To access The Academy, you already need to be supported by Nottingham Recovery Network. You can speak to your Key Worker for more information.
If you would like to know more about The Academy and what we do, we hold an introductory event each week, and your Key Worker will be able to support you in attending this.
The Academy is based at the Wellbeing Hub on Houndsgate in Nottingham City Centre. It is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
There are many different groups clients being supported by Nottingham Recovery Network can attend. View the latest information via our online calendar.
