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A Bespoke Approach to Education: What Future Pathways Offers for Young People and Families
Every young person deserves the chance to thrive, to feel valued, confident, and supported in their education. But for some, traditional learning environments can feel overwhelming or inaccessible. Whether due to social, emotional, or special educational needs, many young people simply need a different kind of support to reach their potential. That’s where Future Pathways comes in. Our alternative provision is designed around one simple belief, that every young person can s


When Your Child Struggles with Education: Finding a Way Forward
Every parent wants to see their child happy, learning, and thriving in education. But for some young people, school can feel like a constant uphill struggle, a place that doesn’t quite fit who they are or how they learn. If your child is beginning to disengage from school, it can be worrying and confusing. You may have tried everything you can think of, talking to teachers, seeking extra support, changing routines, yet things still don’t seem to click. At Future Pathways , w


Standing Together for Anti-Bullying Week 2025
Using Our Power for Good At Future Pathways, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. Bullying in any form can have a lasting impact on a child’s confidence, emotional wellbeing, and ability to engage with learning. That’s why we’re proud to stand with this year’s Anti-Bullying Week campaign, “Power for Good.” This national week is a reminder that every one of us, staff, parents, carers, and young people, holds the power to make a differenc


Why Future Pathways Exists
At Future Pathways, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve - no matter what barriers they’ve faced.


Future Pathways Visit the Alan Shearer Centre
At Future Pathways, we’re always looking for ways to broaden the experiences of our young people and explore the very best support and...


🚲 That’s a Wrap for Cohort 1! 🚦💻
This evening marks the successful conclusion of Cohort 1’s North Road and Northgate Connection Programme — and what a journey it’s been!...


Future Ready: TANDEM Talks Post-School Options
This week at Future Pathways students were visited by local provider TANDEM , who delivered an engaging session all about what comes next...


Future Pathways Christmas Charity Walk
Future Pathways staff team at Darlington Memorial Hospital upon completing the walk. Future Pathways staff team completed a 30-mile walk...


We are now on Facebook
Future Pathways are now on Facebook and you can keep up to date with news and updates from us over there! Please give us a like at Facebook


Future Pathways Staff Walk from Darlington to Sunderland
Future Pathways Alternative Provision is an individualised, targeted and bespoke provision, recognising the complex social and emotional...


HAF Programme in Darlington Returns!
Visit: www.darlington.gov.uk/HAF or Email: movemore@darlington.gov.uk for more information.


Future Pathways Staff Fundraising Walk
On Saturday 29th June, staff at Future Pathways will be completing the National Three Peak Challenge. The Three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell...


Cooking On A Budget Course
Learning & Skills are offering two 'Cooking on a Budget' courses to help 19+ year-olds prepare good, healthy meals without worrying about...


New Parent Testimonials
Amazing team of workers. Never in a million years thought I’d get L back into education of any sort so can’t thank you enough for the...


Children's Mental Health Week 2024
During Children’s Mental Health Week we want all children and young people, whoever they are, and wherever they are in the world, to be...


Future Pathways Community Coffee Morning
Staff and Students from Future Pathways would like to invite you to our “Future Pathways fabulous coffee morning”. Everyone is welcome....


Winter Walking
In the two weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays, Future Pathways students walked/hiked a collective 95.25km. Often braving the...


Alternative Provision Support Worker Vacancy
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you: proactive, supportive and creative? If the above...


Autism-friendly Christmas events in the North East
Are you getting excited for Christmas? We are .. and the brilliant North East Autism Society have pulled together all the autism-friendly...


Breakfast Club
Since the start of term, students at Future Pathways have taken part in a breakfast club at Eastbourne Sports Complex. The students have...
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