Programme Areas
Direct learner support
Workforce development
Family partnership
MasteringME – Community Pathways
Provision development
Learner Voice
Before this, I didn’t see any point in anything. Now I feel like I belong, I’m being me, and I have a future I’m excited about.
Age group
21
Programme
Direct Support at Alternative Provision
Duration of support
8 months
How we work
Supporting the young person and strengthening the system around them.
We recognise that participation is rarely strengthened through isolated interventions. We work directly with young people while also building the understanding, confidence and capacity of the adults, services and communities around them.
We deliver specialist support to young people.
We build the skills and confidence of the adults who work with them.
We partner with families.
We connect with services.
We create real-world pathways and opportunities.
What we do within Alternative Provision & EOTAS
1:1 coaching
Executive functioning support
Emotional regulation
Identity development
Wellbeing support
Assistive technologies
Communication support
Coaching staff teams
Neurodiversity literacy
Adaptive practice
Reflective supervision
Inclusion development
Understanding behaviour
Building relational practice
Coaching parents and carers
Advocacy
Signposting to services
Understanding and guidance
Transition support
Strengthening family confidence
Volunteering opportunities
Work placements
Qualifications and skills
Employer partnerships
Community engagement
Real-world learning
Pathways to employment
Support for AP settings
Co-production
Inclusion systems
Developing enabling environments
Quality improvement
Sustainable provision development
Family Pathway provides specialist Alternative Provision and EOTAS support through direct learner coaching, workforce development, family partnership and community pathway building that strengthens participation, belonging and progression.
Our Participation First Model
1
Understand
We understand strengths, barriers, identity, interests and what enables participation.
2
Connect
We build trusted relationships with young people, families, providers and community partners.
3
Participate
We create supported real-world learning and opportunities.
4
Progress
We build routes into qualifications, volunteering, training and employment.
5
Thrive
Young people develop confidence, belonging, purpose and brighter futures.
We work directly with young people to develop positive identity, self-awareness and mental wellbeing, while building the skills, relationships and lead to real and lasting progress.
We connect young people to meaningful services and opportunities that support their journey and future.
Real-World Impact in Practice
MOL, MAC Media Academy & MasteringME
91%
86%
100%
100%
MasteringME - Community Pathways
10
148
Pathways created across Hospitality Retail Events
Case Study: From Barrier to Participation
Overwhelmed by identity and very low self-esteem
Overwhelmed by identity and very low self-esteem
Complex sleep pattern
Gender identity: female, born male
Limited family support
Communication challenges
Specialist 1:1 coaching and emotional support
Worked around self-awareness and positive identity
Assistive tools and communication adaptations
Liaised with GP (with consent) and family
Supported by Umbrella Cymru for LGBTQ+ identity and wellbeing
Referral to neurodivergent team for autism assessment
Supported application for PIP
Consistent advocacy, guidance and trusted relationship
Increased confidence and self-belief
Greater understanding of strengths and needs
Improved communication and self-advocacy
Better emotional regulation and wellbeing
Completed Level 3 qualification
Accepted onto a voluntary work placement
Renewed hope and motivation for the future
Feedback from Parent
Beyond re-engagement
It is to help them build: