Navigators

Navigators is a dynamic and child centred Alternative Education Provision supporting young people and schools across Greater Manchester.

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Looking back on another incredible year 👏🏼

From opening new learning hubs across Greater Manchester to welcoming new team members & celebrating all of the incredible achievements that our learners have accomplished, here are some of our highlights from our 2024/5 year 👇🏼

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Pat attended several Navigators events over the years, and his unwavering dedication to his community, his warmth, and commitment to making a difference will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts are with Pat's family, friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him 💛

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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Pat Karney, a dedicated champion of Manchester and its local communities and an avid supporter of Navigators.

Pat's commitment to supporting young people across North Manchester, reflected the values we hold close at Navigators.

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His passion for ensuring that young people have access to the support, opportunities and spaces they need to thrive has left a lasting impact on the communities he represented.

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🎥 Watch the full video to hear from Steve and Rachel about what it takes to be a great Navigator

Interested in joining the Navigators team and making a difference? Get in touch with us at [email protected] 📩

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What makes a great Navigator? 💛

We caught up with Steve and Rachel from our recruitment team to chat about the qualities, skills and ambitions that make someone a fantastic Navigators mentor.

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From overcoming challenges and building meaningful relationships to always putting the young person first, being a mentor is all about making a genuine difference in the lives of the young people we support across Greater Manchester.

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Every young person is different. A successful work experience system should recognise that and ensure every learner has the opportunity to access an experience that is genuinely meaningful to them.

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How should we measure the success of work experience?

At Navigators, we see firsthand how meaningful experiences can help young people develop confidence & independence, discover careers they may never have considered & begin to visualise what their own future could look like.

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For some learners, success might mean completing their first external placement. For another, it could be speaking to an employer or building practical skills.

As the Government’s work experience guarantee develops, we believe accessibility & flexibility must remain at its heart

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It’s about recognising that everyone’s journey is different, listening to individual voices and making sure everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Stay tuned on our social media channels this week for some more insights into our commitment to inclusion 📲

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This #NationalInclusionWeek, we’re celebrating our commitment to creating environments where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

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From ensuring our students have access to opportunities that work for their individual needs, to building an inclusive workplace and working with employers to create accessible, meaningful pathways into the world of work - inclusion runs through every part of Navigators.

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Congratulations to everyone who has achieved this significant milestone in their Navigators journey - we can't wait to see what's next 💛

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At our recent INSET Day, we were proud to celebrate colleagues who have now completed their @NCFE Certificate in Alternative Provision Education. Since the programme launched last year, 29 members of staff have achieved a recognised professional qualification in AP Education.

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We are now preparing to enrol our next cohort of mentors onto the Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, further strengthening our specialist expertise and ensuring the young people we support receive the highest-quality learning experience and pastoral support.

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A beautiful setting for our first INSET day of the 2026/27 academic year ✨

Our team are looking forward to two fantastic days at Gorton Monastery, coming together, learning and preparing for the year ahead.

Here’s to a brilliant new academic year 🗓

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Here's a teaser from our first episode with indie pop band @TheLotteryWinn1.

Stream all of the episodes in full here: https://t.co/dCinBLiayH

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🎙 Have you listened to 'Finding My Way' - the official Navigators podcast yet?

If not, the summer break is the perfect time to catch up and stream all of the fantastic episodes, wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

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Hosted by TV and radio broadcaster Matt White, the podcast features honest conversations with an incredible line-up of guests, including musicians, presenters and more - all sharing powerful stories of resilience, diversity and navigating their own path in life.