Over the past year, we’ve built strong partnerships with several schools in Derbyshire, including St Mary’s Catholic High School, Netherthorpe School, Highfields School, and Swanwick School and Sports College. We also work closely with Virtual Schools to deliver specialised support for LAC students.

Our success stories illustrate the impact of our approach. Last year, we worked with a Year 11 student who had been excluded from school and was refusing to engage in education. Through personalised one-to-one support, we helped re-engage him, guiding him to understand the importance of his education and GCSEs. He successfully sat his exams, earning the grades needed to progress to college. Similarly, we supported a Year 10 student with an EHCP who had not attended school since Year 7. By creating a supportive environment focused on her personal interests, we helped her make significant academic progress. This positive experience encouraged her to return to school this year.

With over 10 years of experience in primary education, including roles as SENCO and Vice Principal, I understand the unique challenges facing students, especially those with additional needs. This year alone, we are delivering over 50 tailored sessions each week to ensure every child receives the education they deserve.

All of our tutors are qualified teachers and fully DBS checked. We adhere to strict safeguarding protocols, with each site having a DSL and all tutors completing annual NSPCC safeguarding training and first-aid certification every three years. Both centres are also in the process of becoming OFSTED registered and recognised centres for Functional Skills Examinations.