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About Us

Kings Centre of Learning — Where Creativity Transforms Futures

🎨 Who We Are

Kings Centre of Learning is a leading Creative and Digital-Based Alternative Provision and accredited Arts Award Centre, supporting young people aged 8–18 who are disengaged from mainstream education or at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).

We specialise in delivering Functional Skills, Creative Arts, Digital Learning, and Enrichment Programmes tailored to the unique needs of young people with SEND, SEMH, EHCPs, or those in care, involved with youth justice, or requiring additional support.

Our team combines education, creativity, and therapeutic support to rebuild confidence, unlock potential, and prepare students for their next steps — whether that’s further education, training, or employment.

🌍 Who We Work With

We partner with:

Local Authorities
Virtual Schools
Youth Justice & NEET Prevention Teams
SENCOs, Social Workers & Family Support Services
Alternative Provision Panels
Parents, Carers & Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)

🎯 Our Mission

To provide a safe, creative and personalised learning environment that re-engages vulnerable young people and empowers them with the skills, confidence and qualifications to succeed.

We believe in unlocking potential through creative expression, digital skills, and personalised support — ensuring every learner leaves us with a sense of purpose and progress.

📍 Our Setting

Based in a calm, supportive environment, Kings Centre of Learning offers flexible, part-time and full-time provision with term-time or rolling referrals. We provide safe transport where needed and offer meals, pastoral care, and a trauma-informed approach to education.

🧩 Referrals & Admissions

We accept referrals throughout the year via:

Local Authorities
Virtual Schools
Social Care & Youth Services
Parents and Carers (private places)
Visit our referral page to get started

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Our Values

1.Inclusivity: We believe in providing an accessible and supportive environment where every individual is valued and respected.

2.Holistic Development: We are committed to nurturing the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of our students.

3.Innovation: We embrace innovative approaches to education and therapy, utilising the natural environment and evidence-based practices to support learning and well-being.

4.Community: We strive to build a strong, supportive community involving students, families, staff, and local partners, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.

5.Empowerment: We aim to empower our students to achieve their full potential, developing confidence, independence, and resilience.

6.Sustainability: We are dedicated to promoting sustainable practices within our farm and educational programs, instilling a respect for the environment in our students.

7.Compassion: We approach every individual with empathy and kindness, creating a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth.

8.Excellence: We are committed to maintaining high standards in our educational and therapeutic services, continuously seeking to improve and adapt to meet the needs of our community.

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💡 What We Offer

🛠️ What We Offer


🎓 NCFE-Accredited Functional Skills (English, Maths, ICT)

🎨 Arts Award Pathways (Discover, Explore, Bronze and Silver)

💻 Digital & Media Skills (podcasting, music production, content creation)

🌱 Enrichment Activities (gardening, wellbeing, life skills, creative enterprise)

🧠 Pastoral Care & Keyworker Support

🧑‍🏫 1:1 and Small Group Teaching

⚖️ Integrated Support for EHCPs, LAC, and Youth Justice Cases

  All learning is delivered by experienced, trauma-informed tutors via our safeguarding-first platform, with built-in well-being check-ins, risk flagging, and DSL alerts.

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🧠 Our Therapeutic Approach

Our Therapeutic Pathway

Trauma-Informed Support That Builds Trust, Confidence & Growth

At Kings Centre of Learning, we believe education must begin with emotional safety, trust and connection — especially for young people who have experienced trauma, loss, exclusion, or instability.

Our Therapeutic Pathway is embedded across all aspects of our Alternative Provision, ensuring that every learner receives personalised support that addresses both academic needs and emotional development.

🧠 Why a Therapeutic Approach?

Many of our learners arrive with:

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Mental health challenges (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD)
Diagnosed or undiagnosed SEND/SEMH
Disrupted education or exclusion histories
Difficult or unstable home/living arrangements
Our Therapeutic Pathway ensures they are seen, heard, and supported from day one.

🔧 Key Elements of Our Therapeutic Pathway

1️⃣ Trauma-Informed Environment
Calm, sensory-friendly spaces
Consistent staff with relational continuity
Non-punitive, restorative behaviour management
Safety and belonging before expectations

2️⃣ Keyworker Model
Every learner is assigned a dedicated keyworker
Daily check-ins, pastoral conversations, and goal tracking
Family/carer liaison where appropriate
Advocates for EHCP and LAC reviews

3️⃣ Therapeutic Interventions (In-House or Brokered)
Access to therapeutic arts, drama, and music
Emotional regulation sessions
Support with managing anxiety, anger, and relationships
Brokered 1:1 therapy or counselling referrals where needed

4️⃣ Embedded Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Weekly PSHE and wellbeing sessions
Emotional intelligence, boundaries, and resilience
Soft skills and communication building through creative work
Group projects that promote teamwork and identity

🎨 Therapy Through Creativity

As an Arts Award Centre, our creative and digital curriculum is designed not only to engage — but to heal. Through:

Art
Music
Photography
Podcasting
Performance
Storytelling
…our young people explore their identity, process emotion, and rebuild confidence.

🧩 Integrated With Learning

Our therapeutic approach isn’t separate from education — it’s part of it.
Learners access Functional Skills, employability, and enrichment in ways that respect their pace, needs and readiness to learn.

Progress is measured not just in qualifications — but in:

Increased attendance
Improved self-esteem
Emotional regulation
Re-engagement with future goals

🛠️ Outcomes & Impact

Our Therapeutic Pathway supports:

EHCP objectives
LAC and Care Leaver wellbeing plans
NEET prevention
Youth Justice rehabilitation
Reintegration to education or work
🧠 Every Young Person Matters
We don’t ask “What’s wrong with you?”
We ask: “What happened to you — and how can we help you feel safe enough to grow?”

📩 For more info or to make a referral:

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🎯 Who We Work With

Local Authorities
Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)
Virtual Schools
Social Care and Inclusion Teams
Parents and Carers
We specialise in working with learners who have EHCPs, are care-experienced, are on CAMHS pathways, or are transitioning from Tier 4 or out-of-school placements.

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🔁 Flexible, Accessible, Outcome-Focused

Learners can access KCL:

Online (via our secure platform)

In person (at local centres or at home)

In small therapeutic or enrichment groups

Our team works closely with commissioners and families to tailor each placement to the learner’s unique needs and goals.

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