Figure of Eight Education
A dynamic and forward thinking alternative education provider based in Southend on Sea.
Overview
This alternative education provider offers a successful solution to the provision of education for pupils who are risk of exclusion and for other pupils who, because of illness or other reasons, would not receive suitable education, and works in partnership with local schools and local authorities to provide holistic education for its students.
Figure of Eight Education exists to provide a comprehensive educational programme that caters for the whole person: academically, vocationally, socially, morally, physically and emotionally.
They support young people who for whatever reason are disengaged from mainstream education. They strive to ensure that the young people attending the centre gain accreditation through a practical programme of activities taking into account individual learning needs. Their work is conducted in a safe caring environment where young people are listened to and feel valued.