
ANTA EDUCATION
Life Skills
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING & ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROVISION
01952 973200
#NobodyLeftBehind
Alternative School Programs Nationwide
WHY ANTA EDUCATION
At ANTA Education, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications needed for a successful future. Through outcomes-focused programmes centred on employability, life skills and personal development, we help learners build positive pathways into further education, training and employment.
Our school programmes offer structured, supportive learning experiences delivered in local community venues close to school settings, helping to re-engage students who may be be struggling in mainstream education while remaining connected to their local area. Through personalised pathways, practical learning, and a focus on wellbeing, we help students build confidence, gain qualifications, and move towards a brighter future.
OUR APPROACH
While engagement is important, our focus is always on outcomes. Every learning programme is designed to help learners make measurable progress towards recognised qualifications, improved independence, stronger employability skills and sustainable future destinations.
We deliver flexible, fully accredited school courses that equip learners with essential skills, meaningful qualifications, and the motivation to progress. Each programme is designed around the individual—whether a student needs short-term targeted support or a longer-term learning plan tailored to their needs.
Working closely with schools, trusts, and families, we ensure every learner receives the right support for the school environment. Our approach is trauma-informed, inclusive, and shaped around positive outcomes—not only academically, but emotionally and socially.
Wherever possible, learning takes place in community-based venues close to the referring school, creating accessible, familiar learning environments that minimise disruption and reduce barriers to attendance.
SCHOOL DELIVERY
All ANTA Education programmes are delivered in carefully selected community venues located close to school settings. This enables learners to access high-quality alternative provision within their local area, reducing travel time, maintaining links with their school community, and supporting a smoother transition back into mainstream education where appropriate.
We prioritise:
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Local, accessible community learning venues
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A calm, student-focused learning environment
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Minimal travel and disruption to the school day
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Close communication with school staff
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Clear reporting and progress tracking
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A structured, reliable timetable that complements the school day
Our goal is simple: to help every student feel supported, understood, and ready to learn.
EMPLOYABILITY & SKILLS PATHWAYS
ANTA Education specialises in delivering programmes that develop employability, personal development and essential life skills. Our qualifications and activities are designed to prepare young people for real-world opportunities while building confidence, resilience and independence.
Every programme at ANTA Education is shaped around the learner. Students work with our team to set achievable, personalised goals based on their interests, strengths, and ambitions. This learner‑led approach ensures that education feels relevant, empowering, and accessible.
By the end of their pathway, each student will have:
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Achieved accredited qualifications aligned with their goals
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Developed stronger confidence and self‑belief
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Improved essential life, study, and employability skills
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Gained clarity about their next steps—whether returning fully to mainstream lessons, exploring further education, or preparing for future employmenT
OUTCOMES
Our programmes are designed to deliver meaningful outcomes. By the end of their pathway, learners will typically: -
Achieve accredited qualifications
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Develop workplace-ready employability skills
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Improve communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities
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Build confidence, resilience and independence
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Strengthen their understanding of personal wellbeing and life skills
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Be better prepared for further education, training or employment
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Gain clarity about their future aspirations and next steps
LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED DELIVERY
At ANTA Education, we believe learners achieve better outcomes when support is delivered close to home and close to school. Rather than expecting young people to travel long distances, we deliver programmes in community venues within the local area whenever possible.
This approach helps students:
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Maintain connections with their school community
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Reduce anxiety associated with unfamiliar environments
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Improve attendance and engagement
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Access support closer to home
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Experience a smoother transition into further learning or mainstream education
QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
Our curriculum is built around employability, independence and life skills, ensuring learners gain practical knowledge and recognised qualifications that support their long-term progression and future success.
Learners can work towards a tailored selection of accredited qualifications, including:
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Level 1 Diploma, Certificate or Award in Employability
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Customer Service
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Highfield Level 1 & Level 2 Awards in Health & Safety
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Highfield Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness
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Highfield Level 1 & Level 2 Awards in Food Safety
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Household Budgeting
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Drug & Alcohol Awareness
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Life Skills
All learning plans are bespoke and built around the individual student.
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION
We are proud to work in close partnership with schools and trusts who share our commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for young people. By collaborating with teaching teams, pastoral staff, and families, we ensure support remains consistent, relevant, and genuinely impactful.
Our flexible, student‑centred approach means we meet each learner where they are—academically, emotionally, and socially—while maintaining clear, open lines of communication with the school at every stage.
REPORTING
Transparency is central to our practice. We provide schools and parents with regular updates that track each learner’s:
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Progress
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Engagement
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Achievements
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Attendance
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Personal development
Through structured reporting and ongoing communication, we help create a shared understanding of every student’s journey—and the steps needed to support their continued growth.



PRICING & BOOKING
Please contact us for our prices. All of our services are bespoke to your school and the learners we work with.
Our priority is to make an impact in the right way for every student.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
Safeguarding and associated policies all available upon request.
Our Safeguarding lead is:
Craig Howard – craig@antaeducation.co.uk
All staff are DBS checked and safeguarding trained.
Searching for funding on your behalf
As an added benefit for our School Partners. We realize how that schools can often struggle for funds. So as part of our not for profit #NobodyLeftBehind project we're actively seeking grants and additional funding to support our partner schools and their students.
Read about our recent project with Idsall School in Shifnal, Shropshire funded through a generation donation from the Wynn Foundation in Telford.