Brighter Futures Education

What’s on offer?

Brighter Futures Education is a high-quality alternative provision offering a flexible, supportive and nurturing environment for young people struggling to thrive in mainstream education. We support learners who require a personalised, creative and therapeutic approach that builds confidence and re-engages them in meaningful education.  Each learner receives a bespoke timetable and an Individual Learning Plan that targets academic achievement through flexible pathways and recognised accreditation.

We also deliver vocational and practical learning opportunities that develop real-world skills, independence and employability. Small group work and 1:1 interventions are central to our approach. We engage students in practical, creative projects, such as creating artwork for public exhibitions, producing original music and lyrics for studio recording and developing English skills through drama to stage live performances.

Another key strength of our offer is our professionally delivered art therapy programme and counselling, which provides a therapeutic outlet that enhances emotional regulation, mental well-being and personal growth as part of a holistic education package.

Our outreach model enables us to work in the home, community venues and online across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, supporting learners from Key Stage 2 to Post-16.

Academic qualifications:

GCSEs: English/Maths/History/Art/Science/ICT/Music/Drama/Media

Vocational qualifications:

Various ASDAN and AIM awards

Functional skills:

English (Level 1 & 2)

Maths (Level 1 & 2)

ICT (Level 1)

Online courses:
Refer to the website

SEND provision:

Our provision is fully inclusive and committed to meeting the diverse needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Our tutors bring many years of specialist SEND expertise, enabling us to deliver high-quality, personalised support to every learner. We have deep experience working with neurodiverse conditions—autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and processing challenges—alongside speech, language and communication needs, sensory impairments.

We  have a history of supporting and educating students and young people with complex SEMH conditions such as anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, attachment disorders, self harm, and also suicidal ideation.

This breadth of expertise ensures that every learner receives skilled, confident and informed support.

Therapeutic/nurture/wellbeing support:

We have a strong focus on supporting learners needs through:

• Therapeutic Interventions: Art therapy is a key strength of our provision, providing a safe, creative outlet for learners to process emotions, develop resilience, and manage anxiety or trauma.
• Counselling sessions : We offer talk therapy and insight therapy, available on request.
• Nurture-Based Approach: Small class sizes, consistent staffing, and personalised support help build trusting relationships that encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Behaviour Support: We use restorative practices, de-escalation strategies, and bespoke behaviour plans to help learners develop social skills, self-awareness, and coping strategies.
• Wellbeing-Focused Environment: We create a calm, safe space that promotes mental health and enables learners to engage positively with their education.

Fees: