Young person with mentor in a supportive learning environment

We are the village.

Engage. Empower. Excel.

A fresh start begins with a place where you belong.

Northwell Education provides programmes for young people aged 15 to 19. Year 10 and 11 students remain on roll at their school and attend with us two days a week.

Now open for referrals

Re-engagement programme. Ages 15 to 19.

Next intake: 2 November 2026

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15 to 19
Age range
Small
Group sizes
Moortown
Based in Leeds LS17
100%
Focus on next steps

Every learner is different. We would not have it any other way.

We know that young people learn, grow and find their confidence in different ways and at different paces. At Northwell, that is not a challenge to manage. It is something we genuinely celebrate. We take the time to understand each person, what they need, what they love and what they are working towards. We build warm, consistent relationships because we know that feeling truly supported makes all the difference. When a young person knows the people around them care, really care, they start to believe in what is possible. That is the heart of everything we do.

Diverse group of young people in a supportive learning environment

Our programmes

Three distinct pathways, each designed to meet young people where they are and move them forward.

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Re-engagement
Northwell Education Certificate

Term 1

Re-engagement

A structured 12-week programme to rebuild confidence, routines and readiness for the next step.

  • Rebuild confidence and positive routines
  • Small group, supportive environment
  • No academic pressure in Term 1
  • Re-engage back into their year group in readiness for exams
  • Clear pathway to vocational learning

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Dates

15 to 19

Age range

12 weeks

Duration

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Beyond the Classroom

Qualifications matter. So does everything else. Beyond the Classroom runs throughout every term.

Wellbeing and mental health

Physical activity

Life skills

Community projects

Work experience

Trips and visits

The learner journey

The learner journey

Your journey
3 terms

What people say

From the young people we work with, the families who trust us and the schools who refer to us.

"The teachers really believed in me. I didn't want to go to uni but they inspired me — I'm now doing an access course to get into teaching."

Jordan

Former learner

"Christina and Leonna have worked with my child and the difference has been amazing. They create a home from home environment and have given my family so much support too."

Parent of a learner

Re-engagement programme

A typical session

Your day at Northwell

Your day at Northwell

01

Breakfast and morning check-in

Every day starts with breakfast together. It is a relaxed, social start — a chance to settle in, catch up and feel ready before the day begins. No pressure, no register anxiety.

Where our learners go next

Every young person who comes through Northwell leaves with a plan. Here is where they go.

01

Back into school

Year 10 and 11 learners remain on roll at their school throughout. Attending two days a week with us, they build the confidence and routine to return to the classroom fully.

02

Level 1 courses

Learners progress to Level 1 programmes at local further education colleges, building on the foundation they gained at Northwell.

03

Level 2 and Level 3

With a vocational qualification in hand, many learners move on to Level 2 and Level 3 study, opening doors to higher education and professional careers.

04

Apprenticeships and employment

Many learners move directly into apprenticeships or employment, equipped with the practical skills, confidence and work-readiness that employers value.

Find us

We are based at Moortown Methodist Church Centre in north Leeds. A short walk from Moortown Sainsbury's on Street Lane and well served by bus.

Our address

Moortown Methodist Church Centre

Moortown Estate
Leeds
LS17 5LH

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Nearby landmark

A short walk from Moortown Sainsbury's on Street Lane. A useful landmark whether you are travelling by car or on foot.

Ready to refer a young person?

We work with schools, local authorities and families. Get in touch to discuss whether Northwell Education is the right fit.