Esteem Educators Staffordshire

A specialist Alternative Provision based in Staffordshire, supporting young people using interest-led, 1-2-1 mentoring.

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Alongside academic study, our sessions give students opportunities to explore future career pathways.

For this student, sessions have combined studies alongside practising make-up on a training model at a salon.

🔹Learning today. Exploring pathways for tomorrow.

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Today is Youth Mental Health Day 🌱

Through our 1:1 mentoring, our mentors have the time and flexibility to get to know each student as an individual, build positive relationships and create support around what they need.

🔹Young minds matter.

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No two sessions at Esteem Educators look the same!

Where learning happens, what the session looks like and how the time is spent can all be shaped around the individual student, their learning goals and what they need from their support that day 🌤️

🔹Different ways to learn

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Feedback like this is a reminder of exactly why we do what we do! Behind every session is a relationship being built, trust developing and a young person having someone consistently in their corner.

🔹Feedback worth shouting about.

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The new academic year is officially underway! 📚👏🏾

For some young people, returning is a big step in itself. That’s why we don’t expect our students to start the year in the same way - we pick up where each young person is, and build from there 💫

🔹New year. New opportunities.

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☀️ We’d like to wish all of our students, families, schools and partners a safe, happy and restful summer.

Take care, enjoy the summer and we’ll see you in the new academic year 💙

🔹Support is always available.

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We create a balance of academic learning, vocational exploration and interest-led activities, giving our young people the opportunity to continue their education, discover future career interests and build confidence.

🔹Learning, exploring, growing.

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Our Esteem Self-Care Campaign provides self-care boxes containing everyday toiletries and hygiene essentials. These are available to any Esteem student who may benefit from them 💫

🔹Supporting students beyond education.

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Making the most of the sun by taking learning outside! 🌤️A change of environment can have a big impact on engagement🍃

Our mentors also ensure students stay hydrated and stay protected from the sun💧

🔹Fresh air, fresh focus.

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During session, our mentor and their student learnt about the importance of exploring healthier eating habits😃

Looking at balance, moderation and how the food we eat can affect both our physical and mental wellbeing 💪🏾

🔹Building habits that last a lifetime.

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Positive relationships can have a significant impact on how young people engage with education🌻

This is why at Esteem Educators mentor matching is carefully considered.

🔹Good pairings support progress.

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For many young people, confidence within education is built gradually through consistency and positive experiences over time🌤️

Whether that’s expressing emotions or completing activities independently.

🔹Confidence grows at different speeds.

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Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of creating environments where young people feel supported, both emotionally and educationally 🧠🌿

🔹Student wellbeing first.

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Taking learning into different environments can open up completely new interests🌱

During this session the focus was photography! Exploring colour and details through photographing flowers and plants📸

🔹Creativity deserves space to grow.

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It’s always great to receive feedback like this from a guardian!💫

At Esteem, getting the right mentor match from the start makes a real difference. Huge credit to Carla for the approach she brings! 👏

🔹Confidence built, one session at a time.

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A snapshot of what learning looks like at Esteem 📚

Students are supported in a way that’s tailored to them, from focused writing tasks to creative expression and building confidence with independent work.

🔹Sessions that make space for progress.

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Happy World Earth Day! 🌍🌿

A reminder that small actions go a long way - encouraging simple, sustainable habits with our young people and building awareness in ways that feel natural and accessible!♻️

🔹Small steps. Real impact.

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Engagement is a key part of progress.

It often begins with feeling supported, understood and safe. From there real progress can happen, where young people can begin working towards their goals.📚

🔹Real support. Real progress.

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We’re so proud of our students’ attendance this year so far, and of our mentors who continue to support them back into a consistent routine! 🌟

🔹Supporting every step back into education.

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At Esteem Educators, every one of our students receives a free meal on their session. It’s available to all of our students, with no eligibility requirements or application needed.

🔹Access to free school meals for all.

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