The Aweigh School
The Aweigh School provides an innovative and exciting way to re-engage disaffected learners and improve behaviour for learning.
Our fully trained staff offer a wide range of activities from bush craft and survival skills to rock climbing and water sports. All of the work we do is underpinned by a dedication to improving young peoples’ self-esteem, emotional literacy, resilience and behaviour for learning to ensure that they are more successful in mainstream education.
Why Choose Us?
- We are part of The Quay School, an Outstanding Alternative Provision
- Registered as a provider by The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA), ensuring that we follow appropriate safety management practices
- Proven track record in helping to dramatically reduce Permanent Exclusions
- Opportunities for young people to gain nationally recognised qualifications
- Fully qualified teachers and instructors who are experts in improving conduct, learning and emotional behaviour
- Reintegration support including Triggers and Strategies plans and individualised emotional regulation resources, as well as dedicated time from SLT and staff who specialise in reintegration
Activities we offer
- Bush craft and survival skills (ASDAN Credits)
- Outdoor Climbing (AQA Unit Awards)
- Mountain Biking (AQA Unit Awards)
- Indoor Climbing (AQA Unit Awards plus NICAS)
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding (AQA Unit Awards plus BSUPA)
- Kayaking/Canoeing (AQA Unit Awards plus BCU star awards)
- Indoor Skiing/Archery/Power Kiting (AQA Unit Awards)
