AlternativeEducation
We are a youth charity that delivers bespoke, alternative education programmes to support young people who struggle to thrive in mainstream education. Our mission is to help every young person achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our Programmes
Our programmes are delivered by well trained, experienced, youth and educational professionals.
Our Programmes are Trauma-Responsive and are recognised as therapeutic. Please contact georgia@foundationfutures.org.uk for more specific information.
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Building Skills
KS3
Mondays : All boys (behaviour/ attendance)
Tuesdays: Mixed (therapeutic)
Wednesdays: All girls (behaviour / attendance)
Building Futures
KS4
Thursdays: Mixed (moving on, motivation, confidence)
Building Skills
"I've learnt loads, I've made new friends and I feel more confident"
Building Futures
"I don't feel hopeless any more. I know what I want to do after I leave school and I know I can do it"
Who has commissioned our services?
We predominantly work in North Tyneside Local Authority. Currently we are delivering our programmes for all 12 of their secondary schools.
We have delivered bespoke programmes to Moorbridge Pupil Referral Unit.
We have also delivered programmes in Benfield School, Walker Riverside Academy, North Gosforth Academy and Jesmond Park Academy in Newcastle City Local Authority.
Schools
Building Programmes
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“We've noticed positive changes, in particular in terms of self-confidence and behaviour and learning improvements” Burnside.
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“ We are looking to funding joinery placements because the lads had such a great response to your programme, they are buzzing” WBHS.
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“ Thank you for the work you are doing with these students, it is always pitched just right for them and that’s wonderful” Churchill Community College.
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“Absolutely brilliant! A truly professional team who love working with young people”
John Spence High School.
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Praise for
Stronger Together
Conference
“Honestly this is the most inspired I have been for ages” (JSHS Deputy Head)
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“Great event, the ethos was clear, staff were brilliant supporting our girls in feeling welcome and most importantly, that they deserved to be there” (Moorbridge staff)
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The camaraderie was palpable and it really got the girls thinking about the aim of "stronger together” ( and not at each other's throats!) Burnside Deputy Head