When it comes to helping our children to not only engage in learning but to begin to love it, there are things parents and carers can offer at home to make that love of learning accessible - for young people who are home educated, attending school or college, or becoming a part of their community after education.

Much thought and care is invested in helping our learners step into their next destination and when done well, they can take that step with ownership and clarity, bringing quiet confidence and a welcome exhale. It’s a piece of work in itself and becoming part of that new place so that it sticks, they can stay and grow into it, is what our hopes and efforts are pinned to.

I’m thrilled with how much we’ve achieved at the end of only four weeks at BCE! 

Privileged to be meeting, talking and sharing thoughts with amazing people in places and situations new to me - I’m noticing from a broad perspective the scale of need for the young people with SEND, EBSNA and health issues we set out to help in our original doodles.

Feeling joy in the simplicity of saying “This is our learning place. It’s made for children who until now haven’t been able to learn somewhere consistently. Here is our place for your children to belong in.”

A new way of working together is the answer.

This week we’re so glad to be introducing our brand new Devon-based alternative provision, Beyond Creative Education. It's an offer like no other, designed specifically to support and provide education to young people with SEND, health issues and/or EBSNA (or showing early signs of it), to help them find a gateway back to learning, wellbeing and consistent engagement through our unique setting.

By taking part in creative activities outside of the school day children can express themselves and find enrichment with freedom to explore possibilities in their own way and on their own terms.