Online alternative education provider
We are an online alternative education provider. We provide bespoke programmes of study that students can access from home or within a school setting at an affordable price.
Students complete their learning at their own pace using learning booklets and receiving targeted, expert teaching from qualified, specialist subject teachers to develop their understanding.
How we work
Students are part of a daily live tutor group that helps develop a sense of community and covers important topics such as internet safety, mental health and wellbeing and careers advice and guidance.
Every child has a personal mentor, who will support them via online meetings and regular phone calls. In some circumstances these may be home visits.
We can work with work experience providers to KS4 students to include a local work experience placement as part of a student’s individual programme of study.
Jackie Nicholls
"I’m Jackie Nicholls, the Founder and headteacher of The Phoenix Project. I am an experienced senior leader in education and over recent years I have been struck by the limited choices families have when it comes to alternative education options."
"I could see how desperate it can feel when mainstream education isn’t working for a child but families have no other options, so I created The Phoenix Project. We exist to provide an inclusive and compassionate service that supports students to reach their ambitions, whatever they may be."
Merideth Tinker
Merideth Tinker is an experienced senior leader in education, dedicated to fostering success for all students. A skilled and compassionate classroom practitioner, Merideth brings a wealth of expertise in pastoral care, ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
Her passion for creating inclusive learning environments is complemented by her strong commitment to personalised support, enabling students to overcome challenges and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As a leader and educator, Merideth is focused on empowering both students and staff to succeed through high standards, collaboration, and unwavering care.
Are you a parent looking for our support?
If you are a family considering electively home educating your child, we can work with you and your current school to find a more effective, affordable solution.
If you would like information around elective home education, what it means for you and your child, and what alternatives are available, contact us.
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My child is enrolled with a mainstream school but I would like them to access The Phoenix Project, what can I do?You can approach your school directly and ask them to consider enrolling your child in one of our programmes, or you can contact us and we can approach your child’s school on your behalf. Remember that schools buy into alternative provision programmes at their own discretion and often have school and trust policies detailing their use of alternative provisions. You may want to check their website and read any alternative provision policy they may have.
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What KS4 qualifications do you offer?We provide live learning and learning resources that cover GCSE English Language, AQA maths and AQA trilogy Combined science.
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If I electively home educate, how do I pay for my child’s programme?You can select the lessons you would like your child to follow and pay as you go by choosing and paying for sessions on our book online page. You can choose to pay weekly or you can select a 6 week programme.
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How long does it take for my child to be enrolled and begin online learning?We can enrol students registered by schools for full programme within 48 hours of registration. We can add students that book using our online booking page within 12 hours.
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How long can my child study with the Phoenix Project?A school enrolling a student can choose the length of study from 2 weeks to a full academic year. Families selecting individual sessions are able to book single lessons to suit their needs.
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I want my child to finish their programme of study with The Phoenix Project, what do I need to do?If your school is paying for you to access our provision, you should contact your school to discuss ending your placement and we will work with your school to end your placement.
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How do I enrol my child?Schools can enrol students by contacting us and completing our online registration form. Families can book lessons by selecting and paying using our online booking page.
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I want my child to complete part time study, what can I do?We offer full time and part time programmes. If you electively home educate you can choose any subject or provision that suits you, just book the sessions you would like on our booking page.
Frequently asked questions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding students is our greatest priority. If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a Phoenix Project student contact us immediately at safeguarding@thephoenixproject.org.uk
If you believe them to be in immediate danger contact 999.
