About us
Since 2011, One-Eighty has been the only charity bridging the gap between mental health and education for children and young people aged 4–17 across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, using a proven, evidence-based model.
We are a non-statutory service that reaches young people who are experiencing barriers to attendance and engagement, and those at risk of slipping through the cracks between education and health.
We also offer preventative support to help all young people develop the skills to manage their wellbeing and mental health.
In addition to our core services, we offer training and supervision for professionals.
Our Vision is that all children and young people are equipped to learn, grow, and achieve the best outcomes in life, through positive engagement with education
Our core values
Mission
We provide targeted therapeutic interventions to young people (aged 4 to 17) facing barriers to education in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We also offer preventative support to help all young people develop the skills to manage their wellbeing and mental health.
Vision
All children and young people are equipped to learn and grow through positive engagement with education, empowering them to thrive, build confidence, realise their full potential, and develop the resilience and skills needed to succeed throughout their lives.
Values
Young people are at the heart of everything we do. We meet each child where they are, tailoring our work to their individual journey. We listen to and amplify the voice of young people, ensuring their experiences shape our approach and guide every decision we make.
Our services
We have put together some Frequently Asked Questions to help you understand more about One-Eighty and the support we might give your young person.
Our impact
We support children and young people (aged 4-18) and their families, as well as professionals working with children and young people.
Our team
Are you considering making a referral to us? You can do so by clicking on the this clink and completing the short referral form.
Our impact
Each year we support children and young people to re-engage with education, improve their mental health, and build brighter futures. Alongside our direct work with young people, we also support the professionals around them to strengthen systems of care and support.
2024-2025 impact in numbers
Young people supported through preventative mental health projects
Young people supported through intensive one-to-one support
Professionals supported through external supervision & training
Young people supported in total
Social return on investment per £1
Based on an externally validated Social Return on Investment (SROI) study, for every £1 invested in One-Eighty’s work, £11.48 of social value is returned to the community. In 2024–2025 alone, this equated to an estimated £10.8 million in social value generated.