--- title: Next Steps Online description: Imagine an online education designed specifically for students with anxiety, that nurtures and supports students to grow and learn as individuals. --- [Skip to content](https://nextstepseducation.org/next-steps-online#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) - 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. # Imagine education specifically designed for students with anxiety [I'm curious](https://nextstepseducation.org/next-steps-online-school-enquiry?hsLang=en) ## Find a new way forward **You're in Control** Camera, sound, chat:  you decide how to interact **Learn Your Way** Attend live lessons, revisit content, work at your pace, chat with tutors **Designed for Accessibility** The latest in online classrooms & accessibility tools ****Emotional Support**** 1:1 Mentoring & coaching sessions included #### Tell me about your onboarding process Our school is built on trust relationships. When you join us, we'll start with a phonecall to find out your strengths, interests and how we can best support you. [Relational Learning Plans](https://nextstepseducation.org/blog/using-relational-learning-plans-for-anxious-students?hsLang=en) #### I'm curious about timetables Designed to fit around mental health needs, our timetables limit daily stress. Same daily timeslot, shorter lessons, shorter week, flexible 1:1 sessions [Timetables](https://nextstepseducation.org/hubfs/Example%20Timetable%20for%20Online%20School.jpg?hsLang=en) #### What does our curriculum look like? A reduced timetable shouldn't mean that you miss out on core subjects. We offer English, Maths and Science as well as coaching/ mentoring. Check all modules #### Choose a mentoring or coaching pathway to suit you We can support you with mentoring, career coaching, ADHD coaching in your weekly 1:1 sessions. Select the pathway that's right for you and flex as you grow. Check all options ## Create your own successes We know the importance of celebrating the small steps with our students. That's why we've linked with AQA Unit Awards to offer certificates as you learn Your AQA certificates build into a portfolio of your time with us that you can share with others and reflect on your own achievements #### Your Online Classroom ![Pencil Spaces Image 1](https://nextstepseducation.org/hubfs/Pencil%20Spaces%20Image%201.png) ![Pencil Spaces 2](https://nextstepseducation.org/hubfs/Pencil%20Spaces%202.png) ![Pencil Spaces 3](https://nextstepseducation.org/hubfs/Pencil%20Spaces%203.png "Pencil Spaces 3") **“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 ## School that fits around you To meet our students' needs our school considers how overwhelm and anxiety could feel at every step  - ![Infinite futures (2)](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Infinite%20futures%20(2).jpg?width=1080&name=Infinite%20futures%20(2).jpg "Infinite futures (2)") - ![1 hour of social time](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20hour%20of%20social%20time.jpg?width=1080&name=1%20hour%20of%20social%20time.jpg "1 hour of social time") - ![6](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/6.jpg?width=1080&name=6.jpg "6") - ![1 hour of mentoring](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20hour%20of%20mentoring.jpg?width=1080&name=1%20hour%20of%20mentoring.jpg "1 hour of mentoring") [Tell Me More](https://nextstepseducation.org/next-steps-online-school-enquiry?hsLang=en) #### Trusted by educators across the South West - ![pilton-cc](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/pilton-cc.png?width=225&name=pilton-cc.png "pilton-cc") - ![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") - ![wave academy](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/wave%20academy.png?width=362&name=wave%20academy.png "wave academy") - ![Alumnis](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Alumnis.png?width=411&name=Alumnis.png "Alumnis") - ![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") - ![Ted Wragg](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ted%20Wragg.png?width=317&name=Ted%20Wragg.png "Ted Wragg") - ![tarka learning partnership](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/tarka%20learning%20partnership.png?width=414&name=tarka%20learning%20partnership.png "tarka learning partnership") - ![athena learning trust](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/athena%20learning%20trust.jpeg?width=200&name=athena%20learning%20trust.jpeg "athena learning trust") - ![Isca](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Isca.png?width=142&name=Isca.png "Isca") - ![Plymouth City Council](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Plymouth%20City%20Council.png?width=246&name=Plymouth%20City%20Council.png "Plymouth City Council") - ![VENTRUS-MAT-LOGOS-RGB](https://nextstepseducation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VENTRUS-MAT-LOGOS-RGB.jpeg?width=715&name=VENTRUS-MAT-LOGOS-RGB.jpeg "VENTRUS-MAT-LOGOS-RGB") # Let’s do this Feeling curious? 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