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We take extremely seriously, here at EdStart Schools.With this in mind, we've teamed up with the The National College ...
21/10/2026

We take extremely seriously, here at EdStart Schools.

With this in mind, we've teamed up with the The National College and its Wake Up Wednesday campaign to provide , carers and trusted adults with the information they need to have informed conversations about this key issue with their children/ .

This particular guide - created in collaboration with Staffordshire Police - deals with the subject of . For further guides, hints and tips, please visit https://nationalcollege.com/pages/online-safety-hub.

According to the NSPCC, police in the UK recorded more than 7,000 offences involving sexual communication with a child in a single year; that's an increase of 89% since 2017/18.

This guide provides everything parents and need to know about this growing problem.

The risks include online groomers using fake identities, including posing as other young people to gain trust, exploitation through gifts or gaming credits & flattery and unmonitored group chats on platforms such as WhatsApp or Discord.

They also cover the potential for inciting young people into criminal activity and , and the worrying rise of - a form of online blackmail and sexual exploitation where a perpetrator threatens to share private, intimate or sexually explicit images, videos or information unless the victim meets specific demands.

This guide also offers practical advice and solutions including having regular conversations with young people regarding their and friendships, and being alert to digital and behavioural red flags, such as mood swings or sudden secrecy.

It also recommends taking the time to understand the platforms our young people use and creating a "tell me" culture - a safe, open environment where they are encouraged to speak up if they feel something is wrong rather than suffer in silence.

"Knowledge of online grooming in all of its forms empowers us to recognise the warning signs, build trust and protect vulnerable young people," says the Headteacher of our and sites, Hannah Speakman.

"In an setting, awareness is the first step towards prevention, and vigilance can change a young person's life."

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Celebrating Children and young people with often struggle academically and socially in traditional school settings.Th...
19/10/2026

Celebrating

Children and young people with often struggle academically and socially in traditional school settings.

Their overactive and impulsive behaviours can often interrupt others, whilst their typically shorter attention spans make it harder for them to concentrate and learn, especially in large classrooms where they can become easily distracted, restless and disruptive.

Likewise, students with ADHD often have difficulty in following instructions, organising their work and following question-answer sessions.

Consequently, they struggle to fit in with conventional school life, find it hard to develop and maintain friendships and underachieve in their studies, all of which adversely affect their social & emotional wellbeing and diminish their self-esteem.

Using our shared of , , and , our team of experienced professionals role model and reward positive behaviours and develop improved social skills.

Our small class sizes, coupled with our tailored, personalised teaching strategies, help our students to focus on achieving their individual learning goals, including , and put them on the path to becoming brilliant 16 year-olds with the same life chances as their mainstream peers including , and employment.

Moreover, our , and are all trained to recognise and celebrate ADHD such as enhanced creativity, , resilience, spontaneity and courage.

Helping pupils with ADHD to re-build their confidence in the classroom, engage positively with learning and achieve their full potential .









We take and security extremely seriously, here at EdStart Schools.With this in mind, we've teamed up with the National...
14/10/2026

We take and security extremely seriously, here at EdStart Schools.

With this in mind, we've teamed up with the National Online Safety programme from national college, to empower , carers and trusted adults with the information they need to have informed conversations about this key issue with their children/ .

This particular guide - created by expert and former ICT teacher Emma Davis - looks at . For further guides, hints and tips, please visit https://nationalcollege.com/pages/online-safety-hub.

It focuses on twelve top tips for effective smart device management.

These include learning to recognise the most common online risks, getting the most from IoT (the ), checking encryption settings, regularly updating software, renaming home gateways, using separate networks for guests and changing activation phrases on devices such as Siri and Alexa.

They also cover deactivating any unnecessary features, checking with relevant manufacturer websites or technical support when you feel instinctively that something is wrong, using , securing smartphones & using anti-virus software and regularly turning off (at the mains), re-setting and re-powering your devices and games consoles.

"In , we see daily how a child's directly impacts upon their and with learning," says the Headteacher of our and sites, Hannah Speakman.

"For our parents, carers and trusted adults, having a strong grasp of online safety and smart device management isn't about policing - it's about protection and connection.

"When the adults in a young person's life confidently understand the spaces they inhabit online, they bridge the gap between vulnerability and safety, ensuring that our most resilient learners can thrive both on and offline."

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If you have a pupil who needs our help, then let's talk!Contact our Director of Community & Partnerships, Gemma Ackerley...
07/10/2026

If you have a pupil who needs our help, then let's talk!

Contact our Director of Community & Partnerships, Gemma Ackerley - [email protected] - or our Director of Education, Kevin Buchanan - [email protected] today!

When a young person needs time away from , that shouldn't mean time away from learning.

At EdStart Schools, (Manchester Road), our provision is designed to sit just one step removed from mainstream, providing the structure, curriculum and ambition of within a nurturing environment focused on successful .

We work closely with to provide a purposeful reset and targeted intervention for pupils who may be struggling to engage, regulate their emotions and behaviours or thrive in a mainstream setting.

The aim is not simply to provide a place to go. It is to help young people understand their needs, re-build positive relationships with learning and develop the confidence and self-regulation they need to succeed.

Our SAS framework - Self-Aware, Academic and Social - brings together a strong academic and pastoral offer. Pupils continue to study , , and the wider curriculum.

Baselines and progress are monitored through GL Assessments, ensuring that pupils continue to achieve meaningful educational growth. Dedicated tackles the barriers behind disengagement, whether social, emotional or behavioural.

Where appropriate, our KS3 pathway provides a clear bridge into transition and our provision, including , and accredited AQA awards.

For some young people, the right outcome will be a successful and timely into mainstream. For others, a longer-term pathway may be the right choice. Either way, our focus remains the same: keeping young people learning, achieving and moving forward.

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The right provision. At the right time. For the individual young person.No two young people with an are the same - so ...
01/10/2026

The right provision. At the right time. For the individual young person.

No two young people with an are the same - so why should their be?

Our Part-Time EHCP Pathway provides a structured and collaborative intervention for requiring assessment, re-engagement or a planned transition, supporting to meet individual needs through an adaptable and responsive approach.

Through a dual-roll model, this pathway enables students to remain registered with their named school while accessing flexible, targeted provision at our Department for Education registered schools and sites across and the .

This approach supports continuity of placement, while providing access to additional provision tailored to the student's individual needs.

If you're supporting a young person with an EHCP and would like to explore whether EdStart Schools could be the right provision for them, then we'd be very happy to have a conversation!

Email our HR/School Business Manager & Senior DSL, Samantha Jordison on [email protected], or Kevin Buchanan - our Director of Education - on [email protected].

Alternatively, call us on 0300 303 4414.

Our passionate team of experienced can adapt support around individual need, while keeping a clear focus on and achievement, and confidence, and positive outcomes and .

Working closely with , families and the professionals supporting each young person is central to what we do, as is high quality collaboration with our region's Local Authorities including Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, I love Oldham ( Council), Rochdale Borough Council, Salford City Council and Wirral Council.

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at our Castle Hill site in were given the opportunity to talk directly to some of the town's leading employers, thro...
28/09/2026

at our Castle Hill site in were given the opportunity to talk directly to some of the town's leading employers, through a special designed to help them explore different pathways into .

Click https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/26585799.edstart-bolton-hosts-careers-event-reduce-neets/ to read the full story, courtesy of the Bolton News.

The recent event, devised and coordinated by our Community & Partnerships Director, Gemma Ackerley and our Careers Advisor, Anne Oxton brought various local organisations all together under one roof, to meet with our young people and help them to begin planning for their futures .

This included Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Police, Bolton College, Seddon Construction, Carrs Pasties, Octagon Theatre Bolton and Bolton Wanderers in the Community.

This workshop forms part of our focus on helping our young people prepare for adulthood and avoid becoming NEET - Not in , Employment or Training.

According to the Office for National Statistics, there are currently 981,000 young in the UK; that's 13% of all 16 to 24 year-olds.

Here at EdStart Schools, we've achieved zero NEET outcomes across multiple cohorts, and events like this are aimed at building on this record and forging stronger business and community links.

"We know that for some of our young people, a large, busy careers fair can feel overwhelming," says Gemma Ackerley, "so we wanted to create something more personal where they could have meaningful conversations and really explore what different careers are about.

"Building those connections with employers and our wider community is a really important part of helping our young people see what is possible beyond school."

"We're delighted to work with EdStart Schools to showcase the wide range of careers available across the NHS, and here in Bolton," says James Mawrey, Deputy Chief Executive/Chief of People & Digital Officer at the Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

"Their work is invaluable in supporting young people who have taken an alternative route to education, and we are looking forward to working together to help them explore different pathways, recognise their strengths and learn more about the opportunities available to them in their local communities."

"The Careers Workshop was an excellent start to what we believe will become a really special partnership," concludes Karl Yates, Learning & Development Manager at Carrs Pasties.

"The young people were engaged, enthusiastic and asked some brilliant questions about our business and the wide range of roles available.

"As a proud Bolton business, we are passionate about supporting young people in our local community and helping them recognise their strengths, build confidence and discover meaningful career opportunities.

"We are now looking forward to working closely with EdStart Schools on a longer-term partnership, including mentoring, practical projects, workplace experiences and new pathways that can make a genuine and lasting difference."

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We're thrilled to report that our has met the in its latest .Click https://www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/09/25/salfor...
24/09/2026

We're thrilled to report that our has met the in its latest .

Click https://www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/09/25/salford-school-praised-for-giving-pupils-a-genuine-fresh-start-by-ofsted/ to read the full story, courtesy of Salford Now.

EdStart Schools Salford is led by Executive Headteacher, James Bradley - a passionate advocate of life and learning outside of mainstream .

An experienced who holds QTLS (Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills) status and the NASENCo qualification, James benefits from wide-ranging expertise in , and restorative practices.

The report praised the school’s compassionate and the progress pupils make from often challenging starting points.

Ofsted inspectors also acknowledged and commended the commitment of our leaders and staff to helping our young people move forward, noting that they “care deeply about pupils and want every pupil to succeed” and are “committed to giving each pupil a chance to start afresh."

Many young people arrive at our schools having experienced considerable disruption to their education, and wellbeing.

Inspectors found that the pastoral work at Salford has a clear impact on the personal and of our pupils, helping them to work more effectively alongside their peers and reconnect successfully with learning.

Inspectors also found that pupils achieve well academically, despite often having significant gaps in their learning when they join the school.

The report states: “Following significant periods of disruption to their education, pupils achieve well overall. Many of them leave with a suite of qualifications and national accreditations, preparing them successfully for destinations aligned with their aspirations and interests."

“We are incredibly proud of this report and, most importantly, of what it says about our pupils and the journey they make during their time at EdStart Schools Salford," says James Bradley.

“Every young person who comes through our doors deserves the opportunity for a genuine fresh start. Many have experienced challenges in their education, so building trust, helping them feel safe and valued, and giving them the confidence to believe in what they can achieve is at the heart of our work."

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The right provision. In the right environment. For the individual young person.Our EHCP pathways - including our Persona...
21/09/2026

The right provision. In the right environment. For the individual young person.

Our EHCP pathways - including our Personal Progression Pathway - are designed around each young person's individual strengths, needs and aspirations.

Our Personal Progression Pathway is not a one-size-fits-all model. Provision is determined by individual needs, EHCP outcomes, ambitions and growth - academically, socially and emotionally.

A bespoke timetable can also be implemented where a traditional school timetable presents barriers to engagement or progression.

This allows the balance of academic learning, intervention, , therapeutic input and - provided 1 day a week in areas like , and - to be tailored around the individual.

For , this provides a clear pathway for students who require more intensive support, while maintaining a strong focus on progress, purposeful engagement and positive long-term outcomes.

If you're supporting a young person with an EHCP and would like to explore whether EdStart Schools could be the right provision for them, then we'd be very happy to have a conversation!

Email our HR/School Business Manager & Senior DSL, Samantha Jordison on [email protected], or Kevin Buchanan - our Director of Education - on [email protected].

Alternatively, call us on 0300 303 4414.

Our passionate team of experienced can adapt support around individual need, while keeping a clear focus on and achievement, and confidence, and positive outcomes and .

Working closely with , families and the professionals supporting each young person is central to what we do, as is high quality collaboration with our region's local authorities including Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, I love Oldham ( Council), Rochdale Borough Council, Salford City Council and Wirral Council.

www.edstartschools.com











16/09/2026

Due to our continued growth and expansion, we're for self-employed to join our dedicated family of professionals located across North West England.

Successful candidates will be working 1:1, face-to-face - and either full or part-time - with children and young people of and age in the , and areas of .

To be eligible to apply, you must hold a qualification in education. As the tutoring takes place in schools, libraries and students' homes - during daytime, school hours - you will also need a Driver's Licence and a car.

Email [email protected] for more information, or call 01942 252 807 or 07985 206537 (mobile) today to speak with a member of our team.

To apply direct, visit www.nextlevellearning.co.uk/join-the-team/ to upload your CV! Competitive rates of pay offered!

At Next Level Learning, we work with students of all abilities and backgrounds.

This includes children and young people with and disabilities, , other conditions such as , (Social, Emotional and ) challenges, those who are looked after by our region's or dealing with .

Hailing from diverse educational and industry backgrounds, our fast-growing team of professional tutors all hold enhanced DBS checks for the Child Workforce and receive up-to-the-minute training in (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), , , , Prevent Duty, Positive Handling and in children and young people.

Because every student, regardless of individual ability, additional needs or background, deserves the best possible education.

www.nextlevellearning.co.uk







The right provision. At the right time. In the right environment!No two young people with an are the same - so why sho...
16/09/2026

The right provision. At the right time. In the right environment!

No two young people with an are the same - so why should their be?

That’s our philosophy here at EdStart Schools.

Our EHCP pathways - including our Blended Pathway - are designed around each young person's individual strengths, needs and aspirations.

Consistent, secure and structured, our Blended Pathway enables us to cater flexibly to individual need, whilst maintaining high expectations for academic development and progression .

Young people on this pathway still receive full-time education, but in small classes and with a high adult to student ratio. They can also access a Nurture Group, where appropriate, typically comprising 4 to 5 students.

This provides a highly supportive, environment in which students can develop , , confidence and readiness to learn.

If you're supporting a young person with an EHCP and would like to explore whether EdStart Schools could be the right provision for them, then we'd be very happy to have a conversation!

Email our HR/School Business Manager & Senior DSL, Samantha Jordison on [email protected], or Kevin Buchanan - our Director of Education - on [email protected].

Alternatively, call us on 0300 303 4414.

Our passionate team of experienced can adapt support around individual need, while keeping a clear focus on and achievement, and confidence, and positive outcomes and .

Working closely with , families and the professionals supporting each young person is central to what we do, as is high quality collaboration with our region's including Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, I love Oldham ( Council), Rochdale Borough Council, Salford City Council and Wirral Council.

www.edstartschools.com













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