Background
In September 2002 it became apparent that young people who were struggling in main stream education were turning to us for support and guidance. Due to the legal restraints of students having to be at school during these times we had to turn large numbers of vulnerable students away.
This often resulted in them contributing to anti social behaviour both in and out of school.

As a direct response to this need we decided, in partnership with Earlham High School and the Excellence Centre, to design and deliver our own alternative education provision. From this moment the Kick Programme (now known as Future Education) was born. The first intake of 3 students began in September 2003.

Working with the community
Future Education, in partnership with Norfolk County Council’s Children’s Services provides an inclusive alternative education programme. Parents need to be aware that Future Education is not a conventional school, the approach and delivery by staff is different to what you may have experienced before in mainstream school, this is to meet the needs of the individual, giving them the opportunity to achieve and recognise their own skills in a more relaxed environment.

As part of the programme students can take GCSE’s in English Language, Maths, Science.
We also offer BTEC Certificates in ICT, Countryside and Environment and Creative Media Production and art, ALAN Levels 1 and 2 and Arts Award.

Students in year 10 and 11 are referred through Norfolk County Council’s Children’s Services
and the Lockleys School.

New intakes are enrolled from July in year 9 and initially participate in a part time course
(to assess their suitability for the project) which leads to a full time programme (beginning in September).

Future Education’s Manager is supported by a Deputy Manager, Behaviour Mentor, Teachers,
Project staff and Volunteers.

As part of our continued development Future Education underwent a successful evaluation from Children’s Services during 2006, registered as an independent special school in 2009 and achieved a ‘good’ at its first OFSTED inspection in June 2010.