About

Our Mission

“To ensure that no child gets left behind by giving them the knowledge and skills to meet their full potential.”

Who are we

Innovation Education was founded in November 2023 by Joe Warmington (CEO). Joe is an experienced senior leader (NPQSL) and behaviour specialist who has worked as a senior leader in Pupil Referral Units (PRU), Special Education, mainstream and hospital school settings.

Innovation Education supports schools, families and young people to reduce exclusions, improve attendance and offer an alternative education. We receive referrals for young people from all over Greater Manchester. The young people we encounter are often at risk of permanent exclusion, have poor attendance or engagement and often have a range of additional needs.

Innovation Education staff have vast experience and work alongside schools to help support our young people by identifying any undiagnosed SEND or additional needs. Our staff will also provide feedback and reports for EHCP plans, professionals meetings or reviews.

What we offer

Innovation Education is a part time Alternative Provision that provides group and 1-1 education to vulnerable young people. We offer training and outreach support to schools and Local Authorities. In addition to this we have a bespoke mentoring service for young people. Innovation Education works with children and young people from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4.

Our onsite Alternative Provision caters for young people in Key Stages 3 to 4. We believe that every young person has a special talent or passion our highly skilled staff work with our young people to identify and nurture their talent or passion. In the process we raise aspirations to ensure that every young person meets their full potential.

Young people who attend our Alternative Provision will be taught the following subjects: Maths, ICT, PE, Literacy, Numeracy and Careers and Enterprise. They will also develop their social, communication and life skills. We can and will offer a bespoke package to meet the individual needs of every young person that we work with.

We offer our learners the opportunity to gain qualifications in the following subjects:
Mathematics
- NCFE - Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 and Level 1.
- AQA GSCE Level 2.
English
- NCFE - Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 and Level 1.
- AQA GSCE Level 2.
Digital Skills
- NCFE - Entry Level 3 and Level 1.

The address for our onsite Alternative Provision is:
80 Eccles New Road
Salford
M5 4DU

Our Staff

"I created Innovation Education to ensure that young people receive the support they need and deserve to thrive in life"

Joe WArmington

Founder and Headteacher, Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) Teacher of Maths, ICT and Literacy

"Young people need positive role models and something to work towards. I believe in healthy lifestyles and will promote this with our young people"

Cadnice Bryan

Teaching Assistant and Mentor

"I believe that through sports we can educate young people and guide them towards a healthy lifestyle."

Theo Warmington

Head of Curriculum, Exams, Sports and Wellbeing

"I am excited to work with the team to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people."

Victoria Heathcoate

Head of Primary, Literacy and Numeracy Lead.

"Young people need positive role models and guidance, we will provide this in abundance at Innovation Education."

PAWEl ZUk

Ex- professional Footballer.
Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant and Mentor

"I understand the challenges young people face. I will ensure that we support young people with their challenges"

Scott Craven

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Sports Coach, Mentor and Behaviour Specialist, Deputy Safeguard Lead