Welcome to Head Start Education
As a teacher and school leader for over fourteen years, for me, and my staff team, education and self-belief are two of the most important tools we can give to a young person to help shape their future. This is why quality, personailsed education and strong pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do here at Head Start.
I have come to understand that some students are just not suited or not quite ready for mainstream education. That is why Head Start offers a bespoke package for students requiring a smaller academic setting which is supportive and nurturing, but which will also challenge and push students to achieve their potential.
I am absolutely determined to make sure that every student who passes through our doors is equipped with the skills, qualifications and experiences to be given a head start in life.
Simon Barber
Director
Who we are:
- Established in 2020, Head Start Education is a multi-site alternative education provider operating throughout Northumberland. We offer part-time education programs for Key Stage 3 & 4 students across our three locations in Cramlington, East Hartford, and Ashington, with the Ashington site specialising in 1:1 tuition.
- At Head Start we believe in fresh starts and finding the best way to re-engage young people with education. Supporting our students in achieving their future ambitions is at the forefront of what we do, whether it involves a return to mainstream education, specialist provision, or transitioning to post-16 education, training or employment.
Our Ethos: Skills to Succeed
- At Head Start, we focus on breaking down barriers to learning and re-engaging students who may have previously felt disillusioned with traditional education, equipping them with the skills they need to build a successful and prosperous future.
- We are dedicated to creating a nurturing, personalised educational environment where our students feel valued, supported, and heard. At the heart of our ethos is the belief in the power of fresh starts, striving to unlock each young person’s potential by offering bespoke academic, social, and emotional support.
Aims:
- Head Start Education is dedicated to providing alternative education for students with social and emotional needs, particularly those who struggle to engage in mainstream education due to behavioural challenges or inconsistent attendance.
- Operating from our centres in Cramlington, East Hartford and Ashington, we offer a unique blend of rigorous academics, diverse curriculum options, and personalised support, ensuring every student finds their path to success.
