Our journey
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Bolton and Oldham schools
Designated as an alternative education provision for over 25 secondary schools in Bolton and Oldham.
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Bolton Council
Commissioned by Bolton Council to provide local secondary schools with our alternative education provision.
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Bolton College
Bolton College: off-site specialist further education for complex students.
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Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
Facilitated funded work clubs and apprenticeships for the DWP.
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Accredited NOCN learning centre
We became an approved, accredited learning centre for the National Open College Network (NOCN).
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NEET and pre-16 education provision
Secured a NEET and pre-16 education contract with Oldham Council, with assistance from the European Social Fund.
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Oldham Council
Provided alternative education for high needs learners on behalf of Oldham Council.
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AQA accredited learning centre
AQA qualifications: we became an approved, accredited learning centre.
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ASDAN accredited learning centre
We became an approved, accredited ASDAN learning centre and began to to deliver their qualifications.
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Employability of young people aged 18-24
We setup Talent Match, a GMCVO and lottery funded contract for the employability of young people.
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DfE registered, independent SEMH school
We were extremely proud to achieve independent SEMH school status.
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Approved NCFE centre
Became an approved Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE) centre.
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Therapeutic education, wellbeing and skills
Provided specialised therapeutic education, wellbeing and skills to 11-25 year olds from Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Southark and Trafford.
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Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP): Trained to Teach .b mindfulness for pupils.
Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP): Trained to Teach .b mindfulness for pupils.
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Accredited Pearson’s Edexcel education centre
Became an accredited Pearson’s Edexcel education centre for GCSEs and BTEC qualifications.
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OFSTED
Our first school grading saw us rated overall Good with Outstanding for personal development, behaviour, and welfare.
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Secretary of State Approved
We were placed on the Secretary of State Approved Specialist Education provider register.
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Restorative Justice 4 Schools
Implemented Restorative Justice 4 Schools framework.
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Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP)
Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP): Mindfulness Lead implementation. 30 staff members undertake .b Foundation 8 week mindfulness programmes.
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Thrive
Organisation works with Thrive to train five practitioners. Implementation and strategic training for SLT to support our ongoing plans to be a whole-school and community company trauma-informed service.
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Trauma and mental health informed
Trauma and mental health informed schools training for our proprietor and chair of board to integrate a trauma-informed approach throughout Raise Education & Wellbeing School.