What we Offer
All of our tutors are fully qualified teachers in the UK, with extensive experience supporting young people with a wide range of additional needs and those who may present with challenging behaviours.
Our team is highly skilled in delivering flexible, personalised learning, adapting their approach to meet each young person at their current level. This ensures that every student receives the right support to re-engage with education and make meaningful progress.
Supporting Progress and Achievement
Through tailored teaching strategies and a strong understanding of individual needs, our tutors help young people to:
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Build confidence in their learning
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Close gaps in knowledge and skills
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Work towards age-related expectations
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Achieve positive academic and personal outcomes
Our focus is on enabling every young person to make rapid and sustained progress, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed for their next steps in education or training.
Our mentors come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, bringing a wealth of experience and a broad set of skills to support young people in alternative education.
They are highly skilled in delivering programmes that focus on:
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Social and Emotional Literacy (SEL)
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Personal development and wellbeing
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Preparation for adulthood
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Life skills and independence
Focus on Employability and Future Pathways
At Best Foot Forward, we place a strong emphasis on developing employability skills and careers awareness. Our mentors support young people to build the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to succeed beyond education.
This includes:
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Exploring career pathways and aspirations
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Developing work-ready skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
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Preparing for further education, training, or employment
By combining mentoring with real-world skill development, we help young people feel more confident about their future and better prepared for the next stage of their journey.
Our Day Six Provision in Hampshire is specifically designed to support children and young people who have been recently excluded from mainstream school.
We provide a bespoke alternative education programme that focuses on re-engaging learners, addressing gaps in education, and supporting a successful transition into their next placement.
A Targeted and Supportive Approach
Our tailored curriculum is designed to:
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Address gaps in learning following exclusion
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Support emotional wellbeing and behaviour regulation
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Rebuild confidence and engagement with education
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Prepare students for a smooth transition to a new educational setting
We work closely with schools, local authorities, and families to ensure each young person receives the right level of support during this critical period.
Preparing for the Next Step
Our goal is to provide a structured, nurturing environment where young people can stabilise, make progress, and move forward positively—whether that is returning to mainstream education, transitioning to a specialist setting, or accessing another appropriate pathway.
Qualifications
Functional Skills qualifications are widely recognised as a GCSE equivalent by employers, training providers, and further education colleges. They provide an accessible pathway for young people looking to progress into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.
These qualifications are also a key component of many apprenticeship standards, making them an important stepping stone toward long-term career opportunities.
Flexible and Learner-Focused Assessment
One of the key benefits of Functional Skills is their flexibility. Exams can be taken at any time of year, allowing learners to sit assessments when they feel confident and ready.
This adaptable approach supports students to:
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Build confidence before assessment
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Achieve success at their own pace
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Progress more quickly without waiting for fixed exam periods
At Best Foot Forward, we ensure learners are fully prepared and supported, helping them to achieve recognised qualifications and move forward with confidence.
SWEET qualifications are Pearson-accredited, coursework-based qualifications available at Level 1 and Level 2, offering a flexible and engaging alternative to traditional exam-based learning.
Practical, Real-Life Learning
This course allows students to explore real-life situations and practical scenarios, helping them to develop valuable skills that can be applied beyond the classroom. The coursework-based structure enables learners to:
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Work at their own pace
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Build confidence through continuous assessment
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Engage with practical, meaningful learning experiences
Recognised Qualifications and Progression
Students can achieve GCSE-equivalent grades depending on the number of units they successfully complete. At Best Foot Forward, we strongly encourage all learners to work towards at least one recognised GCSE-equivalent qualification to enhance their CV and future opportunities.
These qualifications support progression into:
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Further education
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Apprenticeships
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Employment pathways
By offering flexible, accredited courses like SWEET, we ensure that every young person has the opportunity to achieve and succeed in a way that suits their individual learning style.
At Best Foot Forward, we use AQA Unit Awards to recognise and celebrate every step of a young person’s progress. Each time a student successfully completes a unit of learning, they are awarded an official AQA certificate, helping to build confidence and motivation.
Building a Portfolio of Achievement
Students can work towards a wide range of units, allowing them to create a personalised portfolio of certificates that demonstrates their:
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Skills and knowledge
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Practical achievements
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Learning across different subjects, including elements of the GCSE curriculum
This flexible approach ensures that progress is recognised in a meaningful and accessible way, particularly for learners who may find traditional qualifications challenging.
Supporting Reintegration and Progression
AQA Unit Awards also play an important role in supporting reintegration into mainstream or specialist education. Students can share their achievements with schools and teachers, helping to:
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Showcase progress and ability
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Build confidence and self-esteem
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Strengthen positive relationships with education professionals
By celebrating small steps and sustained effort, AQA Unit Awards help young people stay engaged, recognise their success, and move forward with confidence.
Pricing
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Session Costs
Best Foot Forward charge £75 per hour (minimum two hours of support per week). This rate is inclusive of travel costs and keeps us competitive with other providers while at the same time allowing us to reinvest in the infrastructure of Best Foot Forward so that we can provide the best service possible.
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Additional Charges
Where students are undertaking a programme of study with us that involves gaining recognised qualifications or accessing specialist resources there will be additional fees applied for exam licences, registration and subscriptions. These fees are openly communicated with referrers for transparency.
The most direct way to access our alternative education services in Hampshire is by completing our online referral form.
Providing as much detail as possible allows our team to develop a bespoke, individualised support plan tailored to your young person’s specific needs. This ensures we can deliver a focused programme that supports meaningful engagement, progress, and positive outcomes.
What to Include in Your Referral
To help us create the most effective provision, please include any relevant documentation, such as:
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EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan)
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Risk Assessments
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Any additional reports or supporting information
The more comprehensive the information provided, the better we can design a targeted tutoring and mentoring package that meets the needs of the young person.