Our Offer

Personalised alternative education and therapeutic outreach, shaped around each young person's needs, strengths and goals. Compass combines academic learning with qualifications, mentoring and therapeutic intervention to help learners build confidence, make progress and work towards reintegration into school where appropriate.

Academic Core

Personalised teaching in English, Maths, Science and PSHE.

Accredited Qualifications

Opportunities to work towards Arts Award, NOCN qualifications and Functional Skills English and Maths.

Mentoring

Consistent support across five strands of personal development.

Therapeutic Intervention

Fast access to mental health and wellbeing support from trained psychotherapists.

Academic Core

One-to-one teaching starts from the learner's current level, addressing gaps while maintaining continuity of education. Each subject is taught by a qualified teacher, with clear learning goals, regular progress reviews and liaison with the home school where appropriate.

English

Reading, writing and communication, building literacy skills and confidence with language.

Maths

Numeracy, problem-solving and everyday applications, from foundational skills to exam preparation.

Science

Scientific knowledge, enquiry and practical understanding, linked to the learner's school curriculum where possible.

PSHE

Relationships, wellbeing, online safety and preparation for everyday life.

Accredited Qualifications

Learners can work towards recognised qualifications alongside their academic programme, with routes matched to their starting point, interests and goals.

A young person studying in a library with a Compass tutor

Arts Award

Learners can develop creative interests and build a portfolio through activities such as art or music. Bronze (Level 1) and Silver (Level 2) are examples of award levels, with the route matched to the learner.

NOCN Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development

NOCN’s Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development qualifications help learners build confidence and develop practical skills for work, further learning and everyday life. Combining personal development with employability skills and opportunities to explore different vocational areas, they support learners to recognise their strengths, set goals and prepare for their next steps. With learning that can cover looking for work, preparing for interviews and managing money, these qualifications provide a foundation for greater independence and future opportunities.

Functional Skills English & Maths

Personalised tuition towards qualifications at an appropriate level, with support for exam entry and relevant access arrangements where applicable.

Mentoring

A consistent, trusted mentor helps learners develop skills for learning and everyday life. Mentoring goals form part of the individual programme and are reviewed regularly.

Confidence and Identity

Building self-esteem and recognising personal strengths.

Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience

Developing ways to manage emotions and respond to challenges.

Relationships and Community

Building communication skills and positive connections.

Engagement With Education

Developing routines, participation and readiness for learning.

Independence and Future Readiness

Building everyday skills and preparing for next steps.

Therapeutic Intervention

Compass offers fast access to mental health and wellbeing support alongside education, tailored to each young person's needs. Support is delivered by trained psychotherapists with recognised professional qualifications and appropriate professional registration or accreditation.

Therapy approaches are shaped around the individual and agreed before delivery begins. No specific waiting times or guaranteed outcomes are promised.