A winning formula designed to provide 16-19-year-olds with the platform to make them ready for the next steps in their future career. Find your location in Northamptonshire below.
Empowering Futures with Functional Skills & Employability
Future Ready is the final stage in the Future Lions Education progression pathway — designed to prepare 16–19‑year‑olds for the next steps in life, whether that’s college, employment, or further training. This advanced programme combines personal development with vocational skills, giving learners the confidence and qualifications they need to succeed.
A Safe Space for SEND Learners to Thrive
Future Ready provides a supportive, safe environment for young people with SEND and EOTAS placements, helping them re‑engage with learning and look forward to future opportunities. Learners study in small groups with personalised support, creating a setting where every individual feels respected, safe, and able to succeed.
Small Groups & Highly Qualified Staff
Our programme operates with small class sizes ensuring focused attention and strong relationships. With highly qualified staff in education and sport, learners benefit from mentorship, encouragement, and structured guidance that supports both academic progress and wellbeing.
Functional Skills: Level 1 English & Maths
A cornerstone of Future Ready is gaining Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths at Level 1 — vital credentials that employers and colleges recognise, and which boost confidence and competence in essential subjects. These qualifications ensure learners are prepared both academically and practically for the workplace or further study.
Accredited YMCA Employability Qualification
What sets Future Ready apart is the opportunity to achieve an accredited YMCA Employability qualification, designed to develop skills directly linked to career readiness, workplace behaviours, and real‑world success. These qualifications help learners build practical employability skills, improve confidence, and strengthen their next‑step opportunities.
Sport, Well‑Being & Personal Development
Future Ready continues the Future Lions ethos of combining sport, wellbeing, and education to support holistic growth. Learners benefit from sport‑informed activities alongside structured lessons, fostering resilience, teamwork, and personal discipline — all attributes that support future goals.
What Makes Future Ready Different?
SEND & EOTAS‑focused alternative provision designed for young people aged 16–19.
Functional Skills Level 1 English & Maths — key qualifications for future success.
Accredited YMCA Employability qualification to strengthen career pathways.
Small groups and personalised support from highly qualified educators and sports professionals.
A safe, inclusive environment that supports confidence and readiness for life beyond education.
Career & College Ready
By the time learners complete Future Ready, they will have developed the academic abilities, employability skills, and personal confidence that open doors to college, work placements, and future careers. Future Ready equips learners with the tools they need to not just survive the next step — but to excel in it.
Start Your Future Ready Journey
If you’re ready to take the final step in your education pathway — gaining recognised qualifications, building confidence in English and Maths, and earning an accredited employability award — Future Ready is here to help you thrive.
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Promoting a sense of accountability and responsibility in both staff and students to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
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Understanding and addressing the unique challenges and emotional needs of each child with kindness and care.
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Providing equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their background or behaviour, to ensure they have access to quality education.
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Employing innovative and creative approaches to education and behaviour management to engage and inspire students.
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A high staff-to-pupil ratio ensures that each young person's individual needs are met. Ensuring a safe and supportive environment where children feel secure and their well-being is prioritised.
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Focusing on the holistic development of each child, including their academic, social, and emotional growth.
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The purpose of the Participate programme is to re-engage every young person in learning and empower them to see a brighter future ahead in their academic pathway.
