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)