Fresh Start Education

At The Trin Centre, we offer a nurturing, supportive, and inspiring alternative education provision, tailored to meet the unique needs of every young person.

What We Offer

Our programme is designed to support both personal development and academic progress through a wide range of opportunities:

• SEMH Support (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
• PSHE (Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education)
• Physical Education and Sport
• Vocational Learning Opportunities
• Life Skills Development (including independence, communication, and confidence-building)
• Literacy Support
• Creative Activities such as Art
• Cooking and Practical Skills
• Youth Work and Mentoring
• Careers Education and Preparation for Next Steps

Our Approach

• Small group sizes to ensure individual attention
• A fully pupil-centred approach tailored to each learner
• A safe, inclusive environment where young people feel supported
• Sessions designed to re-engage learners and build confidence in education
• Strong focus on personal growth, resilience, and wellbeing

Partnership Working

We work closely with:

• Local schools (Secondary & Primary)
• The Local Authority
• The Virtual Schools
• Other educational and youth services

This ensures a joined-up, consistent support system where every young person has the best opportunity to succeed.

AQA Unit Award Scheme (UAS)

As an accredited AQA centre, we deliver the Unit Award Scheme (UAS) — a highly flexible qualification framework designed specifically to recognise small steps of achievement.

What is the AQA Unit Award Scheme?

The UAS allows learners to complete short, tailored units of work, with each completed unit earning a certificate. These units can be personalised to suit individual ability levels, interests, and needs.

Benefits for learners in alternative provision:

• Builds confidence by recognising even small achievements
• Highly personalised learning, adapted to each pupil
• Flexible and accessible, removing the pressure of traditional exams
• Improves engagement for learners who may struggle in mainstream settings
• Provides tangible evidence of progress through certificates
• Supports progression into further education, training, or employment
• Encourages a sense of success and motivation to continue learning

This approach is particularly effective in alternative provision, where celebrating progress and re-engaging learners in education is key.

Want to learn more?

Get in touch with our Education Manager at [email protected] or call 01472 232750 — we'd love to hear from you.