Specialist Post-16 Education in a Supportive, Nurturing Environment

Welcome to Pink Academy — a specialist alternative education and vocational training provider supporting young people aged 16–25 with EHCPs, SEND needs, additional learning needs, anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance and learners who may not thrive within mainstream college settings.

At Pink Academy, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed within education, regardless of the challenges they may have faced previously.

Our provision has been designed to provide a calm, welcoming and highly supportive environment where learners can rebuild confidence, develop independence, gain nationally recognised qualifications and prepare for adulthood, employment and future opportunities.

We understand that for many learners, traditional education environments can feel overwhelming. Our aim is to provide an alternative pathway where learners feel safe, supported, understood and motivated to achieve.

Our Provision

Pink Academy offers vocational and educational programmes within the beauty and nail industry, alongside personal development, employability skills and support towards Maths and English development where required.

Our provision combines:

• Vocational qualifications

• Small group learning

• Individualised support

• Confidence building

• Practical hands-on education

• Employability preparation

• Personal and social development

• Pastoral support

We pride ourselves on creating a learning environment that is both professional and nurturing, allowing learners to grow academically, socially and emotionally.

Who We Support

We support learners aged 16–25 who may:

• Have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

• Experience anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance

• Have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Have ADHD or additional learning needs

• Require a smaller educational environment

• Have struggled within mainstream school or college settings

• Be at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training)

• Need support with confidence, social interaction or emotional wellbeing

• Require an alternative vocational pathway into further education or employment

Every learner is treated as an individual and support is tailored around their needs, learning style and future goals.

Our Learning Environment

Pink Academy has been developed to provide a calm, structured and supportive atmosphere where learners can feel comfortable and secure.

Many of our learners have previously experienced difficulties within education. We understand the importance of building positive relationships, creating consistency and supporting learners at a pace that works for them.

Our environment promotes:

• Respect and inclusion

• Positive wellbeing

• Emotional safety

• Confidence building

• Independence

• Professional standards

• Routine and structure

Our smaller class sizes allow staff to provide personalised support and build meaningful relationships with learners.

Qualifications & Study Programmes

We currently offer vocational qualifications within:

Beauty Therapy

• Entry Level Beauty Therapy

• Level 1 Beauty Therapy

• Level 2 Beauty Therapy

Nail Technology

• Entry Level Nail Technology

• Level 1 Nail Technology

• Level 2 Nail Technology

Learners develop practical industry skills within a real salon-style training environment while also improving communication, teamwork, professionalism and customer service skills.

Where appropriate, learners may also receive support towards:

• Functional Skills Maths

• Functional Skills English

• Employability skills

• Personal development

• Progression planning

EHCP Outcomes & Preparation for Adulthood

Our provision is designed to support learners in working towards the outcomes identified within their EHCP.

We focus heavily on Preparation for Adulthood outcomes, including:

Employment & Career Development

Learners gain vocational qualifications and workplace skills to support future employment, self-employment or further training.

Independent Living Skills

Learners are encouraged to build independence, confidence, organisation and responsibility within a professional environment.

Community Inclusion

We support learners in developing communication skills, social confidence and positive peer relationships.

Emotional Wellbeing

Our supportive approach helps learners rebuild confidence and engage positively within education.

Individualised Support

At Pink Academy, we recognise that every learner’s journey is different.

Support may include:

• Personalised learning approaches

• Small group teaching

• Individual learning targets

• Progress reviews

• Additional pastoral support

• Transition support

• Flexible approaches to learning

• Supportive staff guidance

• Communication with parents, carers and professionals

We work collaboratively with families, local authorities, SEN teams, schools and external professionals to ensure learners receive the appropriate support throughout their placement.

Partnership Working

We believe strong communication and partnership working are essential to learner success.

Pink Academy works closely with:

• Parents and carers

• SENCOs

• Local authorities

• Virtual schools

• Social workers

• Careers advisors

• Alternative Provision teams

• External support agencies

We aim to ensure all professionals involved with a learner are supported through regular communication and collaborative working.

Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing

The safety and wellbeing of our learners is our highest priority.

Pink Academy is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where all learners feel respected and protected.

Our safeguarding procedures are regularly reviewed and all staff receive safeguarding training appropriate to their roles.

Designated Safeguarding Leads

• Joanne Shillito

• Philippa Womersley

Why Families & Professionals Choose Pink Academy

Families and professionals choose Pink Academy because we provide:

• A smaller and more nurturing alternative to mainstream college

• Specialist vocational pathways

• A calm and welcoming environment

• Strong pastoral support

• High levels of learner engagement

• Industry-relevant qualifications

• Supportive relationships with staff

• Flexible and personalised learning approaches

• A focus on confidence and wellbeing alongside education

Visits & Referrals

We understand how important it is for learners and families to find the right educational setting.

We welcome:

• Parent visits

• Learner visits

• Professional referrals

• School consultations

• Local authority enquiries

Prospective learners can attend an informal visit or induction session to meet staff, look around the academy and experience the environment before making any decisions.

Contact Us

To discuss EHCP placements, SEND support or referral opportunities, please contact our team directly.

📍 Worsley, Greater Manchester
📧 info@pinkacademytraining.co.uk
🌐 Pink Academy Website

Helping Young People Rebuild Confidence, Achieve Qualifications & Create Positive Futures