What’s on offer?
QMX Academy provides creative, personalised education for Key Stage 3 and 4 learners who need support beyond the mainstream classroom. Our provision combines academic learning with hands-on, project-based sessions in art, design, enterprise, and horticulture, helping students develop confidence, creativity, and practical life skills.
Learners explore art and design through fun, hands-on creative projects; learn the basics of business, from budgeting to branding; and get outdoors to build gardening and teamwork skills that support wellbeing. Alongside this, we deliver Functional Skills, helping students strengthen everyday communication and problem-solving.
We specialise in working with young people who experience social, emotional, or behavioural barriers to learning, providing small group and 1:1 sessions in a supportive, inclusive environment. Led by Joseph Hall, an experienced mentor and educator with over 20 years in alternative education, QMX Academy’s key strengths include an inclusive ethos, creative teaching methods, and a nurturing approach that helps learners reconnect with education and progress towards further learning, training, or employment.
Vocational qualifications:
Level 1 and 2 – Creative Crafts
Level 1 and 2 – Business
Level 1 and 2 – Horticulture
Functional skills:
Level 1 & 2 in English and Maths
Online courses:
Refer to the website
SEND provision:
Our provision is inclusive and experienced in supporting learners who may have identified or underlying SEND needs, particularly within the areas of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Communication and Interaction.
Our small group and 1:1 structure allows us to adapt learning to each student’s needs and provide a supportive, understanding environment. Staff work closely with schools, families, and professionals to ensure consistency and appropriate strategies are in place to help learners engage and make progress.
Therapeutic/nurture/wellbeing support:
Yes. We offer a nurture-based environment that prioritises emotional wellbeing and personal development. Wellbeing support is embedded throughout our sessions.
Fees:
Cost per day: From £240 ( may vary depending on the needs and specific requirements of the individual)
Cost per week: From £720 per student (three day week; may vary depending on the needs and specific requirements of the individual)