--- title: home description: "Next Steps Education: Removing all and any barriers to learning with Alternative Provision, Tuition and Mentoring across the South West" image: https://nextstepseducation.org/hubfs/NextStepsEducation%20Small.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://nextstepseducation.org#main-content) [![Copy of Next Steps Logo variations-03-1](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Next%20Steps%20Logo%20variations-03-1.jpg?width=200&height=133&name=Copy%20of%20Next%20Steps%20Logo%20variations-03-1.jpg "Copy of Next Steps Logo variations-03-1")](https://www.nextstepseducation.org?hsLang=en) - Alternative Provision - [Alternative Provision](https://nextstepseducation.org/alternative-provision?hsLang=en) - [Education Mentoring](https://nextstepseducation.org/education-mentoring?hsLang=en) - [Client Page](https://nextstepseducation.org/client-page?hsLang=en) - [Next Steps Online](https://nextstepseducation.org/next-steps-online?hsLang=en) - Next Steps Tutors - [About Next Steps Tutors](https://nextstepseducation.org/next-steps-tutors-cic?hsLang=en) - [1:1 Tuition](https://nextstepseducation.org/1to1-tuition?hsLang=en) - [Classes and Socials](https://nextstepseducation.org/classes-socials?hsLang=en) - [Parent Hub](https://nextstepseducation.org/events?hsLang=en) - [People First Fund](https://nextstepseducation.org/people-first-fund?hsLang=en) - About - [About Us](https://nextstepseducation.org/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Work With Us](https://nextstepseducation.org/work-with-us?hsLang=en) - [Student Page](https://nextstepseducation.org/student-page?hsLang=en) - [Safeguarding](https://nextstepseducation.org/policies?hsLang=en) - [Policies](https://nextstepseducation.org/policies?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://nextstepseducation.org/blog?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](mailto:hello@nextstepseducation.org) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Welcome to Next Steps Education We aim to give every student an equal opportunity in education by removing *all and any* barriers to learning. Why? Because at Next Steps we want to see a world where each student is included and each student can access their full potential. [Make a School/ LA Enquiry](https://nextstepseducation.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) [Make a Private Enquiry](https://nextstepseducation.org/contact-next-steps-tutors?hsLang=en) ![National Tutoring Awards 2025 Shortlisted Badge](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/National%20Tutoring%20Awards%202025%20Shortlisted%20Badge.jpg?width=400&height=302&name=National%20Tutoring%20Awards%202025%20Shortlisted%20Badge.jpg "National Tutoring Awards 2025 Shortlisted Badge") ![the outside of a modern secondary school in the south west of England](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/the%20outside%20of%20a%20modern%20secondary%20school%20in%20the%20south%20west%20of%20England.jpeg?width=768&height=1344&name=the%20outside%20of%20a%20modern%20secondary%20school%20in%20the%20south%20west%20of%20England.jpeg "the outside of a modern secondary school in the south west of England") #### Services for Schools #### We work closely with schools to support students who are challenged by school environments and routines.  We help to fill academic gaps, offer mentorship and 'eyes on'. Our support helps a range of students: those with mental health concerns, those at risk of exclusion, those with unmet needs and those who are neurodivergent or awaiting SEND support. ![a UK local authority officer sitting at a desk and pointing to a file on a laptop screen that says EHCP as its title](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/a%20UK%20local%20authority%20officer%20sitting%20at%20a%20desk%20and%20pointing%20to%20a%20file%20on%20a%20laptop%20screen%20that%20says%20EHCP%20as%20its%20title.jpeg?width=768&height=1344&name=a%20UK%20local%20authority%20officer%20sitting%20at%20a%20desk%20and%20pointing%20to%20a%20file%20on%20a%20laptop%20screen%20that%20says%20EHCP%20as%20its%20title.jpeg "a UK local authority officer sitting at a desk and pointing to a file on a laptop screen that says EHCP as its title") #### Local Authority Work Our outreach tuition and mentoring is widely commissioned by local authorities meeting their 6-day or 15-day obligations for students who have been excluded and those with persistent absence. We work with students and families in their homes or their communities to give them consistent access to education no matter their circumstances. ![a parent and a young teenager are seated in a comfortable, relaxed meeting room playing a board game together](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/a%20parent%20and%20a%20young%20teenager%20are%20seated%20in%20a%20comfortable%2c%20relaxed%20meeting%20room%20playing%20a%20board%20game%20together.jpeg?width=768&height=1344&name=a%20parent%20and%20a%20young%20teenager%20are%20seated%20in%20a%20comfortable%2c%20relaxed%20meeting%20room%20playing%20a%20board%20game%20together.jpeg "a parent and a young teenager are seated in a comfortable, relaxed meeting room playing a board game together") #### Support for Families Our team thinks that parents are a major influence in their child's education. We offer parent support through local and online hubs, telephone and face to face advice, free counselling services and family mentoring. # What people say - ![NSE Testimonial 10](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NSE%20Testimonial%2010%20(1).jpg?width=1080&name=NSE%20Testimonial%2010%20(1).jpg "NSE Testimonial 10") - ![Testimonial 2](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonial%202.jpg?width=1080&name=Testimonial%202.jpg "Testimonial 2") - ![NSE Testimonial 16](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NSE%20Testimonial%2016.jpg?width=1080&name=NSE%20Testimonial%2016.jpg "NSE Testimonial 16") - ![NSE Testimonial 13](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NSE%20Testimonial%2013.jpg?width=1080&name=NSE%20Testimonial%2013.jpg "NSE Testimonial 13") - ![Testimonial 12 (2)](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonial%2012%20(2).jpg?width=1080&name=Testimonial%2012%20(2).jpg "Testimonial 12 (2)") - ![Testimonial 3 (2)](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonial%203%20(2).jpg?width=1080&name=Testimonial%203%20(2).jpg "Testimonial 3 (2)") - ![NSE Testimonial 15](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NSE%20Testimonial%2015.jpg?width=1080&name=NSE%20Testimonial%2015.jpg "NSE Testimonial 15") "It's such a simple concept - to educate from an individual's starting point. It enables a child not otherwise accessing education to succeed in ways they *never thought possible*." Dr Liz Fancourt Director, Next Steps Education ### Trusted by educators across the South West - ![Somerset Alternative Provision Framework - Approved Provider Stamp](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Somerset%20Alternative%20Provision%20Framework%20-%20Approved%20Provider%20Stamp.png?width=1778&name=Somerset%20Alternative%20Provision%20Framework%20-%20Approved%20Provider%20Stamp.png "Somerset Alternative Provision Framework - Approved Provider Stamp") - ![DCC-LOGO-e1529502686746 (1)](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DCC-LOGO-e1529502686746%20(1).jpeg?width=251&name=DCC-LOGO-e1529502686746%20(1).jpeg "DCC-LOGO-e1529502686746 (1)") - ![cornwall-council-logo-300x270-1](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/cornwall-council-logo-300x270-1.png?width=300&name=cornwall-council-logo-300x270-1.png "cornwall-council-logo-300x270-1") - ![Plymouth City Council](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Plymouth%20City%20Council.png?width=246&name=Plymouth%20City%20Council.png "Plymouth City Council") --- - ![wave academy](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/wave%20academy.png?width=362&name=wave%20academy.png "wave academy") - ![Ted Wragg](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ted%20Wragg.png?width=317&name=Ted%20Wragg.png "Ted Wragg") - ![harbour-schools-partnership_orig](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/harbour-schools-partnership_orig.png?width=411&name=harbour-schools-partnership_orig.png "harbour-schools-partnership_orig") - ![athena learning trust](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/athena%20learning%20trust.jpeg?width=200&name=athena%20learning%20trust.jpeg "athena learning trust") - ![Moorland Federation Somerset](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Moorland%20Federation%20Somerset.jpeg?width=225&name=Moorland%20Federation%20Somerset.jpeg "Moorland Federation Somerset") --- - ![Braunton Academy](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Braunton%20Academy.png?width=225&name=Braunton%20Academy.png "Braunton Academy") - ![Great Torrington School](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Great%20Torrington%20School.jpeg?width=225&name=Great%20Torrington%20School.jpeg "Great Torrington School") - ![Pathfield logo](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Pathfield%20logo.png?width=225&name=Pathfield%20logo.png "Pathfield logo") - ![St James logo](https://nextstepseducation.org/hubfs/St%20James%20logo.svg "St James logo") - ![Isca](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Isca.png?width=142&name=Isca.png "Isca") - ![lampard](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/lampard.png?width=204&name=lampard.png "lampard") - ![South-Molton-Community-College-new](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/South-Molton-Community-College-new.png?width=672&name=South-Molton-Community-College-new.png "South-Molton-Community-College-new") ## South West Alternative Provision ### Tuition, Mentoring, Family Support We have over 90 expert tutors and mentors working throughout the South West. We can support children in Maths, English, Science & Mentoring as well as many more bespoke subjects and specialisms, from Primary right through to GCSE or A Level. You can find us supporting students, schools and families across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. - North Devon: Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, South Molton - Mid Devon: Tiverton, Chulmleigh, Crediton - Torridge & West Devon: Bideford, Torrington, Holsworthy, Okehampton - East Cornwall: Bodmin, Bude, Launceston, Liskeard - West Somerset: Minehead, Watchet - Sedgemoor: Bridgwater, Burnham, Glastonbury, Street, - Taunton Deane: Taunton, Ilminster, Wellington # Find out more **Starting right now** [Make a School/ LA Enquiry](https://nextstepseducation.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) [Make an Private Enquiry](https://nextstepseducation.org/contact-next-steps-tutors?hsLang=en) - ![National Tutoring Awards 2025 Shortlisted Badge](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/National%20Tutoring%20Awards%202025%20Shortlisted%20Badge.jpg?width=2719&name=National%20Tutoring%20Awards%202025%20Shortlisted%20Badge.jpg "National Tutoring Awards 2025 Shortlisted Badge") - ![Untitled design (10)](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(10).png?width=1181&name=Untitled%20design%20(10).png "Untitled design (10)") - ![Untitled (100 x 50 mm) (1)](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20(100%20x%2050%20mm)%20(1).png?width=1181&name=Untitled%20(100%20x%2050%20mm)%20(1).png "Untitled (100 x 50 mm) (1)") - ![Untitled (100 x 50 mm)](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20(100%20x%2050%20mm).png?width=1181&name=Untitled%20(100%20x%2050%20mm).png "Untitled (100 x 50 mm)") - ![Align-Ed Logo](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Align-Ed%20Logo.png?width=204&name=Align-Ed%20Logo.png "Align-Ed Logo") ***Me, you and us - safeguarding is everyone's responsibility***. Next Steps Education Ltd recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students and expect all freelance tutors, mentors and staff to share this commitment. We recognise that all children, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or SEND have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse. #### Services - [Alternative Provision](https://nextstepseducation.org/alternative-provision) - [Education Mentoring](https://nextstepseducation.org/education-mentoring) - [Next Steps Online](https://nextstepseducation.org/next-steps-online) - [Private Tuition](https://nextstepstutors.com/) #### Resources - [Blog](https://nextstepseducation.org/blog) - [About](https://nextstepseducation.org/about-us) - [Safeguarding](https://nextstepseducation.org/policies) - [Policies](https://nextstepseducation.org/policies) #### Virtual Spaces - [Scheduling & Reports](https://secure.tutorcruncher.com/next-steps-tutors/login/) - Virtual Classroom - [Virtual Staff Room](https://nextstepsed.sharepoint.com/sites/StaffRoom) - [Tutor Sign Up](https://secure.tutorcruncher.com/next-steps-tutors/signup/tutor/) #### Community - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/74517243/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/nextstepstutors) - [Events](https://nextstepseducation.org/events) [![Copy of Next Steps Logo variations-03-1](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Next%20Steps%20Logo%20variations-03-1.jpg?width=150&height=100&name=Copy%20of%20Next%20Steps%20Logo%20variations-03-1.jpg "Copy of Next Steps Logo variations-03-1")](https://www.nextstepseducation.org?hsLang=en) ## Call us ### 0330 460 4650 [Report a Concern](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dVBPCUZ-J0yNxLaSL348k0BBJZK-udVNhRlJmKXpmLFUNkdGS041TFBUNlk1SkRRM1FWMTE0RkEzMy4u) - Privacy - Terms - [About](https://nextstepseducation.org/about-us) - [Contact](https://nextstepseducation.org/contact-us) © 2026 Next Steps Tutors C.I.C. ---