Who We Are
A young person doesn't need to already be a performer, musician or dancer to benefit from a creative approach to education.
For us, creativity is the starting point
not the entry requirement
A DIFFERENT WAY TO ENGAGE WITH EDUCATION
The Creators Pathway is a creative Alternative Provision for young people aged
11–16 who may be looking to access or engage with an alternative provision for their education.
Some young people simply do not thrive in a traditional classroom environment. They may have become disengaged from learning, experienced difficulties with attendance, be at risk of exclusion, need additional support to participate in education, or benefit from learning in a smaller and more personalised setting
At The Creators Pathway, we offer them a different route.
Creativity gives our young people something to participate in, work towards and feel proud of whilst providing opportunities to develop the wider skills they need for education, employment and everyday life.
Practical Projects
Drama
Music
Media
Dance
OUR PROVISION USES
Textiles
WHAT DOES A DAY AT THE CREATORS PATHWAY LOOK LIKE?
Creative Core
Skill Building
Creative activities are at the heart of what we do, but they are used as a vehicle for education, personal development and engagement. A young person might spend their time developing a performance, learning music, taking part in drama or dance, working collaboratively on a creative project or developing an idea of their own, and we are here to support that.
Alongside this, we support the development of literacy, numeracy, functional and employability skills, as well as communication, teamwork, organisation, problem solving and independence.Â
Purposeful Learning
The aim is to make learning feel purposeful and achievable, and primarily we want young people to enjoy their time with us.
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SMALL GROUPS. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT.
We recognise that every young person arriving at The Creators Pathway will have a different story. That is why we don't operate a one-size-fits-all approach. Before a placement begins, we consider the referral information, existing risk assessments and the young person's individual circumstances so that we can establish the most appropriate level of support.
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From there, we set initial targets and monitor attendance, behaviour, engagement and progress, with regular communication and reviews.
RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENT
Where appropriate, young people attending The Creators Pathway may also have the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised LAMDA qualifications in areas including communication, performance and public speaking.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE AS WELL AS SKILLS
For some young people, success begins long before a qualification.
We want young people to experience those successes and build upon them.
It can be walking through the door.
Joining an activity.
Speaking in front of their peers.
Working successfully with another young person.
Finishing something they started.
Finding a passion for something new.
IS THE CREATORS PATHWAY RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
Every child is different, and we understand how important it is to find the right environment for them. If you'd like to know more about what we offer, please feel free to get in touch. We're always happy to have an informal chat, answer your questions and explore whether The Creators Pathway could be the right fit for your child.
THE FIRST STEPS
Every placement begins with understanding the young person. Once you email us your expression of interest, we will send you a short form to fill in. We will then arrange a zoom call with the team to discuss your needs further. Following this we will then ask you to complete an intake form and from there we will review how we move forward.
At the heart of The Creators Pathway is a simple belief:
Every young person has talent, creativity and potential. Sometimes they just need a different environment in which to discover it.
We look forward to hearing from you.