OUR APPROACH
Our primary focus is to ensure our students are comfortable, safe and in an engaging environment to enable them to succeed. We do this by providing a relaxed teaching environment that supports the needs of the students referred to us.
Each student is given an individual learning journey which supports their individual needs not only for educational studies but emotional needs too.
SAFEGUARDING
At the forefront of everything we do is the safeguarding of the young people we work with. We have robust safeguarding policies in place, and a full time social worker as part of our team. All our staff are trained in recognising the signs and symptoms of a young person in need, and what their responsibilities are in such a situation.
Working alongside our social worker is a dedicated youth worker. We provide a 1-2-1 space for all our young people so they have a safe and confidential environment to discuss and any problems they may have.
FRESH START
Transitioning to a new provision can be a stressful experience, not only for the student, but for the whole family. To make the transition as smooth as possible, we’ve implemented a robust referral process. Our aim is to ensure everyone involved is clear about what is going to happen and when it is going to happen. Our team is available to support you every step of the way.
NCFE: OUR AWARDING BODY
NCFE are one of the largest technical and vocational qualifications bodies in the UK. Their commitment to quality education ensures the qualifications our students receive are recognised and highly regarded throughout the education system and industry in the UK.
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
We offer a wide curriculum offering the following subjects. Maths, English, creative studies, humanities, PSD, work placements, employability and PE
For classroom activities our staff ratios are 1:3. Which means our students get the much needed support they need
PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD
Life after compulsory education can be daunting. By teaching our young people the skills they’ll need as they grow into adulthood, we believe they’ll be able to deal with the challenges life will present to them. It’s for this reason we go beyond the traditional academic approach to maths and English.
PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
An essential element of our program is personal and social development. Ensuring our young people have access to a social and youth worker helps them build an understanding of healthy relationships, and gives them an informed understanding about sex, drugs and alcohol.
Our intent is to provide them with information and skills so they can make positive life choices, and keep safe after they leave us. We also provide 1-1 sessions and wellbeing support to our students and family members when needed.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We stand by, and have a strong belief in our way of working. We want our referrers to have as much confidence in us as we do. How do we achieve this? We are one of the few alternative education facilities that voluntarily submit to OFSTED inspections. So you can be assured of commitment to quality education and safeguarding.
PROGRESSION
It's important to chart the progression of the young people that come to us. The termly reports we create allow us to show how far each one has come, so we can celebrate the wins they achieve, and also allow us to customise their education plan for the coming term. Each report, which goes to their carers and school, details their attendance, and their progress in maths, english, and humanities. It's also a chance for both tutor and student to provide their perspective on their time with us.
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We also help KS4 students transition to post-16 provisions, which could include Sporting Chance, college placements, or an apprenticeship.