Fresh Start in Education

Fresh Start in Education is one of the UK’s leading providers of alternative education, engagement and specialist support for children and young people facing barriers to learning.

For over 15 years, we have worked in partnership with Local Authorities, schools and families to support students with a wide range of needs, including SEND, SEMH, EBSA, school refusal, disengagement from education and complex safeguarding concerns. Our bespoke packages are designed to re-engage young people with learning, rebuild confidence and create meaningful pathways back into education and positive outcomes.

Alongside our direct student support, we provide high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD), training and consultancy for education professionals. Our training draws upon extensive frontline experience supporting thousands of young people across the UK and focuses on relational practice, behaviour support, trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding and inclusive education.

Through initiatives such as the STAND Behaviour Framework, we aim to help schools and professionals develop greater confidence, consistency and understanding when supporting children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.

At Fresh Start in Education, we believe every young person deserves access to education that is safe, supportive and centred around their individual needs. Our work is driven by a commitment to collaboration, innovation and creating sustainable, long-term change for young people, schools and communities.