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Compass Learning

Specialist SEND outreach & alternative provision

Re-engage.
Rebuild.
Reintegrate.

Personalised education, therapeutic support and structured reintegration programmes for young people experiencing barriers to education.

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Manchester City Council Approved Provider

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Warrington Borough Council Approved Provider

Led by SENCo's & School Leaders

Qualified Teacher-Led Provision

DfE Voluntary Standards for AP Compliant

Specialist provision, built around the learner.

Every young person has different needs, strengths and aspirations. Our programmes combine specialist education, therapeutic support and personalised planning to create meaningful pathways forward.

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SEND Outreach & Specialist Tuition

Personalised education delivered by specialist tutors and mentors, supporting young people experiencing SEND-related barriers, disengagement or difficulties accessing school.

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The Compass Bridge Programme

A structured, individualised reintegration pathway supporting young people to move from home-based learning towards community participation, school engagement and greater independence.

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Post-16 Pathways

Individualised programmes combining education, accredited qualifications, personal development and preparation for adulthood.

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Expertise behind every placement.

Compass combines experienced educational leadership, specialist SEND knowledge and coordinated therapeutic support to deliver purposeful, accountable provision.

Education-Led

Programmes are led by experienced education professionals, with qualified teacher and SENCo expertise embedded throughout planning, delivery and review.

Therapeutically Informed

Educational intervention is complemented by specialist mentoring and access to qualified therapeutic professionals according to individual learner needs.

Individually Planned

Every placement begins with an understanding of the young person's starting points, SEND profile, strengths, barriers and intended outcomes.

Accountable Delivery

A named Programme Lead coordinates each placement, with session monitoring, ongoing communication and formal six-weekly progress reviews.

Alternative provision is a bridge, not a destination.

Our Bridge Approach provides a carefully planned pathway towards greater engagement, confidence and independence, with reintegration at its heart.

  1. 1

    Home

    Building trust, relationships and initial engagement.

  2. 2

    Community

    Developing confidence, social participation and independence.

  3. 3

    School

    Supporting a gradual, carefully planned return to education.

  4. 4

    Independence

    Reducing reliance on specialist support as sustainable engagement develops.

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Specialist leadership. High expectations. Individualised support.

Compass is founded on substantial experience of senior school leadership, SEND, safeguarding and curriculum development.

Our programmes bring together qualified teachers, specialist mentors and therapeutic professionals, with clear oversight of safeguarding, educational quality and learner progress. We work collaboratively with schools and commissioners to ensure each placement is carefully planned, monitored and reviewed.

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Explore Compass Learning in action.

Academic Learning & Qualifications

Community & Vocational Learning

Employer Encounters

High Standards

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Looking for the right provision for a young person?

Speak to our team about the learner's needs, current circumstances and intended outcomes. We can discuss suitability, availability and a personalised package of support.