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Kick Start Futures
WHY CHOOSE US

A Different Kind of Alternative Provision

Restorative and relational, trauma-informed and football-led — everything we do is built around one belief: every young person deserves the chance to succeed.

Restorative & Relational at Our Core

Everything begins with relationships. We know that young people learn best when they feel safe, valued, understood, connected and successful — so before learning can flourish, trust must be built.

We believe behaviour is communication. Rather than asking what punishment a young person deserves, we ask what has happened, what support is needed, and how we can repair relationships. Our aim isn’t simply to manage behaviour — it’s to help young people develop the skills to make better choices in the future.

What Makes Us Different

Restorative & Relational
Football-Led Engagement
Trauma-Informed & PACE
Accredited Qualifications
Small Supportive Groups
Personalised Pathways

Who We Support

We support young people aged 11-18 who:

  • Are at risk of suspension or exclusion
  • Are struggling in mainstream education
  • Have SEND or an EHCP
  • Have been permanently excluded
  • Experience emotionally based school avoidance
  • Would benefit from a smaller, relationship-focused setting

“Every young person deserves the chance to succeed.”

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