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Learn moreEmpowering potential through a culture of inclusion, restorative practices, and unwavering support, we believe every young person’s future is not determined by their start in life but shaped by their resilience and limitless possibilities.
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Continuing with Sir Ken Robinson’s legacy of Creativity and Innovation, we believe in providing every child the opportunity to Reflect, Restore and Re-energise whilst encouraging them to discover their element.
We are a team of like minded individuals with extensive experience in mainstream and alternative education. We firmly believe in a culture of inclusion placing restorative practices at the heart of everything we do. We understand the needs of vulnerable children and use kindness, understanding and support to elevate their self esteem, confidence and resilience; ensuring they reach their full potential
We offer support for primary and secondary pupils. Our team have a wealth of experience in teaching, targeted interventions and implementing support for young people and their families. We use our skill set to target specific needs to help improve; attendance, learning and wellbeing to increase positive experiences, opportunities and outcomes.
The Element is a resource used by schools in the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust and other schools across the Wirral that provides therapeutic, nurturing and academic support to young people from KS2 – KS4 for young people who may be struggling, for whatever reason, in a mainstream setting. We at The Element all pride ourselves on our relational practice and believe that a child’s start in life should not determine their future. Our KS3 & 4 provision works through St John Plessington College to provide a compliant and robust offer for our young people. St Alban’s Primary school provides the same for our KS2 offer
Students are taught by staff who between them have many years of experience working with young people who may struggle in a mainstream setting. All of our students will have access to Emotional Literacy Support (ELS) sessions, well-being sessions, mental-health awareness, yoga as well as Rhythmic Movement Therapy.
This can vary depending on the need and age of your child. For KS2 – KS3 students, they usually attend for a 12 week period but KS4 can be longer.
If you are interested in finding out more about The Element and our service, or wish to discuss the individual needs of your pupils, then please contact us using the number or email above, or by filling out the form below. * Only schools or Local Education Authorities can make referrals.
Director: Mr Paul McColgan
Head of Element: Mrs Andrea Deans
Maritime Knowledge Hub, Marine Technology Park, Vanguard Way, Wirral, CH41 9HP
Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.
Excluding bank holidays.
Maritime Knowledge Hub, Marine Technology Park, Vanguard Way, Wirral, CH41 9HP
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