01 · Alternative provision
Accredited Education
Personalised alternative provision and accredited learning opportunities designed around individual needs, helping young people work towards meaningful qualifications and future opportunities.
Education & youth support · Nottingham
Education that meets every young person where they are.
Personalised learning, accredited courses and practical support to help young people rebuild confidence, make progress and take their next steps towards the future.
Your next step starts here.
- 01Personalised Learning
- 02Accredited Education
- 03Confidence and Progress
- 04Preparation for the Future
About Next Steps Ed
A different approach to learning.
Every young person has different strengths, ambitions and support needs.
Next Steps Ed focuses on creating a supportive learning environment where young people can develop their academic skills, build confidence and work towards meaningful next steps.
Through personalised support and a flexible approach to education, we aim to help learners access opportunities that work for them.
Our provision
Learning and support built around the individual.
Explore how Next Steps Ed supports young people with education, personal development and preparation for the future.
02 · Academic support
GCSE Preparation
Targeted academic support through personalised study plans, one-to-one tuition, mock examinations and focused preparation to help learners approach their GCSEs with greater confidence.
- Personalised study plans
- One-to-one tuition
- Mock examinations
03 · Life skills
Employability and Life Skills
Practical support to help young people prepare for working life, develop everyday skills, strengthen their confidence and explore future pathways.
Discover Life Skills Support
04 · Growth
Personal Development
Opportunities to develop confidence, communication, teamwork and practical skills through a supportive learning environment and activities tailored to learners' needs.
Ask about personal developmentFor schools & local authorities
Working together to support better next steps.
Finding the right educational support for a young person matters. Next Steps Ed welcomes enquiries from professionals looking to understand its provision and explore whether its approach may be suitable for an individual learner.
Discuss a Placement
An initial conversation to explore suitability.
For young people & families
Your next step starts here.
Thinking about a different approach to education? Whether you're exploring learning options for yourself or looking for support for a young person, our team can help you find out more about what Next Steps Ed offers.
Talk to Our TeamOur approach
Every learner deserves a way forward.
- 01
Understand the Individual
Recognising that every young person has different needs, strengths and ambitions.
- 02
Build a Personalised Approach
Exploring the learning and support options best suited to the individual.
- 03
Work Towards the Next Step
Supporting learners as they build skills and confidence, and progress towards further education, training or employment.
What we work towards
More than qualifications.
Confidence
Developing belief in individual strengths and abilities.
Progress
Working towards meaningful educational and personal goals.
Opportunity
Exploring pathways into further education, training and employment.
Enquiries
Let's talk about the next step.
Whether you're a school or local authority exploring provision, or a family looking for more information, get in touch with the Next Steps Ed team.
- Telephone
- 0115 772 0507
- Address
- Unit 13 Church St,
Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0GA