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Because children deserve better.

2016. A small team. A clear belief. Children des

2016. A small team. A clear belief.

Children deserve better — and someone had to build it.

This year, Pivot Group turns 10.

Over the coming months, we will be sharing the story — where we started, what we have built, and where we are going next.

Something significant is coming. Watch this space.

#PivotGroup #10YearsOfPivot #SEND #SpecialEducation

Meet James. 🎨❤️ James is one of our brilliant Piv

Meet James. 🎨❤️

James is one of our brilliant Pivot learners — and he’s just been nominated for the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2026 in the Local Fundraiser of the Year AND Community Arts categories.

James designs his own cards and sells them for charity. Last Christmas, he raised £1,572 for Solving Kids Cancer. The inspiration behind it? His childhood friend who was ill, and his Grandma’s experience with cancer. He has also raised money for ADHD charities, because he knows first-hand what that support means.

And how did Pivot help? Simple! His teachers bought his Christmas cards, because that is what good people do.

James, you are an absolute star. ⭐

#YorkshireChoiceAwards2026 #PivotLearners #CommunityHero #SolvingKidsCancer

✨ PivotLife in action ✨ You can feel it when you

✨ PivotLife in action ✨

You can feel it when you turn on the light.

Focus.
Encouragement.
Patience.
Progress.

Every day, learners and staff are building something bigger than lessons — they are building confidence.....and confidence changes everything.

#PivotLife #Confidence #AlternativeProvision #SEND #EducationWithPurpose #Resilience

🎨 Creativity as a vehicle for confidence and skill

🎨 Creativity as a vehicle for confidence and skill development 🎨

Last term, our LINKS4U learners collaborated on an art project exploring identity, aspiration and personal growth.

What began as a creative exercise evolved into a structured, skills-based learning experience. Learners developed literacy through artist statements, maths through measurement and layout planning, and strengthened teamwork and problem-solving throughout the process.

The final piece represents more than creativity. It reflects resilience, aspiration and a strong sense of belonging.

Projects like this demonstrate how alternative provision can integrate academic development with confidence-building and personal expression.

#AlternativeProvision #SEND #EducationInnovation #PivotLife #YouthDevelopment

🎵 Music as a pathway to engagement and confidence

🎵 Music as a pathway to engagement and confidence

We’re pleased to see our new music room at Pivot Leeds taking shape.

Creative provision is more than enrichment. For many young people, music supports emotional regulation, focus and self-belief. It can become the starting point for rebuilding confidence and reconnecting with learning.

As we look ahead to launching Pivot Charter 2030, investing in spaces like this reflects our commitment to creating multiple pathways into success.

We look forward to seeing the impact this environment will have.

#AlternativeProvision #SEND #EducationLeadership #PivotLife #Leeds

Welcome to 2026! Happy New Year to all! We hope y

Welcome to 2026! Happy New Year to all!

We hope you have all had a lovely break and return rested and refreshed. We are looking forward to welcoming the Leeds learners back on Monday 5 January and Kirklees learners on Tuesday 6 January.

We will continue to be guided by the same truth throughout 2026:
Because children deserve better.

#pivotcommunity #belonging #pivot2030

As the year closes, we want to say thank you to ev

As the year closes, we want to say thank you to every learner, family, colleague, and partner. You have made this year one of real belonging and belief.

We start again next year, still guided by the same truth:
Because children deserve better.

#pivotcommunity #belonging #pivot2030

Staff from Pivot recently attended the Schools and

Staff from Pivot recently attended the Schools and Academies show at the NEC, Birmingham. They particularly enjoyed the discussion about building a safeguarding strategy around children's digital use.

The event provided valuable insights into the latest thinking around educational issues across a range of subjects including safeguarding, AI, additional needs and digital technology.
#PivotVision #NextSteps #FutureOfEducation #Pivot2030

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