Safe Start Education

Welcome to Safe Start School Tameside, an Independent SEN provision for students 11-16 years with additional needs. I am extremely proud to be leading the staff and pupils at Safe Start School towards achieving their personal and professional goals. ​ Having worked with vulnerable young people since my early career I see it my mission to ensure all young people who attend Safe Start are given the educational tools any student in mainstream provisions are provided with. ​ It is my goal to ensure we support our students to transition from requiring guidance with life skills to making independent decisions to becoming successful adults. ​ I lead with a high expectation of delivering Quality First Teaching at Safe Start School and providing a high quality education for our children. ​ Mrs Carol Nolan Executive Director's Welcome Thank you for taking the time to look at Safe Start School. We are a Tameside based education provider with a trauma-informed lens, helping students build their resilience and flourish in a happy and healthy way. ​ We are advocates using the ACE & Thrive programmes which is embedded into our whole school vision and ensure all staff receive the accredited training through my role as external Lead Trainer. ​ We have a dedicated and unique approach to education and build a curriculum around the needs and goals of students for them to live the best lives possible. ​ Our committed team of professionals work alongside young people in a wrap-around service that encompasses a child’s life to allow them access to the best services and information available. ​ The team takes a unique and innovative approach to educating key stages 3 and 4 working both in and out of the classroom. ​ My role is to oversee our school vision and support the Senior Leadership Team to ensure no child is left behind and all students leave Safe Start with qualifications and a successful post 16 pathway. ​ Mrs Rachel Pilling MBE