What are people saying about
Pathfinder Education
“I just want to say what a positive effect Pathfinder has been for my son, his behaviour has been significantly more positive since he has started Pathfinder. At home the violence has come down significantly which is amazing.
I also want to say I have found the team to be very understanding and empathetic towards my son and me. I cannot thank the team enough.” (Parent)
“Across all evaluation areas, leaders at Pathfinder Education have developed a clear and ambitious framework for high-quality alternative provision. Safeguarding and induction processes are strong, and the curriculum is ambitious, combining core, vocational and personal development strands to support positive progression” (Walsall LA Quality Assurance September 2025)
“Plans for staff support and wellbeing are well thought through and demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a reflective and sustainable culture. Leaders show a strong moral purpose, recognising that for many pupils this may be their last chance to succeed, and are committed to accepting learners whose needs they can fully meet. Leaders are proactive and responsive to advice, showing clear capacity to embed and refine systems to secure positive outcomes for pupils” (Walsall LA Quality Assurance September 2025)
Pathfinder has been transformational for two of our pupils. From the initial visit to continued support, Stu and the team have been superb. They always put the children and their needs first and are more than happy to provide support, be it with strategies in school or on site. Our children really enjoy their time at Pathfinder, with its varied menu of activities. There is also academic demand, which is important when sourcing an alternative provision provider.
We look forward to partnering with Pathfinder for many years to come!”
(Primary Deputy Headteacher")
“Very engaging presenter giving great insight into reasons for certain behaviours and how to deal with them”
“I found the presenter really engaging and good to hear more opinions on the flip side and on the side of the students”
“This was one of the most useful sessions so far. Really enjoyed it and genuinely will make a difference of how I teach and deal with pupils”
Very inspiring contributor! Great balance of thought provoking content (thought experiments/examples) and more practical elements (top tips/scientific background)”