Alternative Education Provision

OUR EDUCATION AIM

Alternative Education

We offer bespoke, alternative education provision for young people who are disengaged from mainstream education. We offer 1:1 emotional support for young people who are struggling with different issues including, social care involvement, family issues, substance misuse, CSE, ASB & crime, mental health, emotional regulation through a trauma informed approach.

Qualified Teachers

Hands on Help

We are an accredited NOCN centre with qualified tutors who provide 1:1 tutoring in math & English and an accredited learning offer in functional skills in English and Math, from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. We also offer personal development and life Skills, and skills training for education and employment such as budgeting and finance, cooking, personal care, banking, developing CVs and post 16 options, support to develop interpersonal and social skills, managing relationships and regular
offsite trips to support our students to grow their academic, practical and social skills.

Personalised learning and support for all young people

All young people who attend receive youth work support, 1:1 learning, accredited qualifications, and access to our counsellor. Young people are encouraged to participate in a diverse offer of activities including, daily cooking, training in our community gym, music studio,topic-based youth work, boxing and fitness activities, and arts and crafts amongst many other activities that build skills, confidence and self-esteem

Holistic and tailored support for the whole family

Once a child is referred to our service, both they and their family have access to the whole package of JADE wrap-around services, including:

Family Hubs services offering parenting support, benefits & EHCP applications, and much more. housing support, advocacy
Qualified and registered social worker and trained child advocate.
Access to free counselling with short waiting times.
Qualified Youth Workers offering interventions including CCE, CSE, Substance Misuse, Post 16 support, online safety, appropriate relationships and more.
Senior staff attendance and reporting at all meetings, including child protection, child in need, TAF, PEP, LAC & EHCP Reviews
Qualified gym instructor

Referrals are taken from schools and local authorities

We have some particularly vulnerable young people in incredibly difficult situations. Jade makes a difference to them and their families, who are very on the edge. Jade helps build that trust."

"They are able to motivate young people to come back to school. I can honestly say that for one young person they may not be alive today if it was not for the support of Jade – they can be a lifeline."

"My son came to see the counsellor at the Jade Centre with thoughts of suicide and being bullied. The counsellor has worked tirelessly in supporting not only him, but all our family in helping him improve his mental health. He is now back at school and confident in moving forward” – Young person referred from our open access youth clubs"

“My daughter is waiting on CAHMS due to neurodiversity and gender issues. She felt so lost and has self-harmed and been feeling suicidal. Nicki has gone above and beyond to support her and my husband and in understanding her needs. I am unsure where we would be without this service and am genuinely grateful.” (Gender dysmorphia, depression, hearing voices, suicide attempts and self-harm) - parent of M age 12!

“You have done so much for me I don’t know where to start. You have helped me and my mum through thick and thin and we wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for you. Thank you For all"