FUEL has been working with young people who have been permanently excluded or on the verge of permanent exclusion from mainstream school environments in KS3/4 since 2009.
Our aim is to support these young people to progress to either re-integration back in to mainstream schools or post 16 Education, Employment, Apprenticeships or Training through personalised education plans in subject areas carefully selected from either the key stage 4 performance tables for inclusion or highly industry recognised qualifications. These courses offer a flexible and high-quality alternative to traditional mainstream school curriculum.
FUEL has a proven track record and has successfully tailored a programme to engage young people with challenging behaviour.
FUEL’s mission is to meet the unique educational, social, and emotional needs of our diverse student group in a safe and nurturing environment.
We aim to both encourage and empower students to develop skills necessary to pursue post 16 opportunities and give a lifelong love of learning. At FUEL, we focus on developing the “whole student,” by teaching and reinforcing academic, personal and the social skills needed to achieve success and move onto productive citizenship.
FUEL was graded Good in our OFSTED Inspection in 2022.
What’s on offer?
Academic qualifications:
GCSE English Language
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Biology
GCSE History
GCSE English Literature
Vocational Qualifications:
IMI Mechanics Level 1 & Level 2
Pearson Construction Level 1
Pearson BTEC Tech Award Health and Social Care Level 1 & Level 2
Pearson BTEC Tech Award Child Development Level 1 & Level 2
Pearson BTEC Sport Level 1
Pearson Business Level 1
Pearson BTEC Applied Science Level 1
Pearson Personal Growth and Wellbeing Level 1
Pearson Work Skills Level 1
Pearson Safe Road Skills & Attitudes Level 1
Short Courses: –
ASDAN – Beliefs & Values
ASDAN – Sex & Relationships
ASDAN – Science
Extra-Curricular Courses: –
BTEC Level 1 Award in Art & Design
BTEC Level 1 Award in Home Cooking Skills
Functional skills:
Level 1 & Level 2 in English and Maths
The following SEND classifications can be supported:
FUEL is an Independent School which provides bespoke packages to young people in key stages 3 and 4 with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
We cater for those young people who struggle in mainstream environments whether they have been permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion, those without a school place and those who are disengaged or at risk of becoming NEET.
Our strength is engaging with those students who require extra support around their Behavioural, Emotional and Social Development (BESD). We break down the barriers which young people face on a day to day basis to support them to progress in education.
Therapeutic/nurture/wellbeing support:
Wellbeing is a core focus at FUEL and forms an essential part of the programme on offer. FUEL endeavours to offer a variety of support to ensure pupils access the support needed to improve wellbeing and enable pupils to thrive.