Welcome to P.A.S.Tways,
your Alternative Education Provision Network (AEPN) located in Sheffield.
Who we are
We are a small, caring, and supportive alternative provision for young people aged 10–16. Our setting offers a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every student is encouraged to grow in confidence, build resilience, and reach their full potential.
Our team is made up of experienced youth workers and qualified staff with backgrounds in teaching, education, and childhood studies. We specialise in creating personalised programmes for students who may find mainstream education challenging. Through tailored support, we help young people re-engage with learning, develop essential life skills, and prepare for successful transitions—whether that means returning to school or moving into new educational pathways. We also support students moving into post-16 opportunities, including access to work placements and employer-led learning.
Our approach combines emotional support, flexible teaching methods, and individually focused strategies that enable each student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We work closely not only with students, but also with families and carers—because lasting success is built on strong, connected support.
At P.A.S.T Ways, we offer a nurturing, personalised approach to education for young people who benefit from learning in a different way. Our curriculum is designed to build emotional strength, boost confidence, and equip students with the skills they need to achieve their best—both personally and academically.
We support our learners as they work towards their GCSEs, as well as additional qualifications such as AQA Short Courses, ASDAN awards, and more. Every programme is tailored to the individual, ensuring each young person can progress at a pace and style that suits them.
We also provide dedicated support for parents, carers, and families, recognising that a strong network at home is key to helping young people thrive. We’re here to make sure every student—and every family—feels supported, understood, and empowered.
At the heart of our work is our name: PASTways — Personal, Achievable, Supported Targets.This reflects our commitment to designing personalised journeys that guide every learner toward meaningful progress and brighter futures.
Barry, Youth Justice Team
They do some fantastic work with the young people placed there. The staff are amazing and manage to help the youngsters to achieve when the mainstream school's can't. They deserve more recognition for the work they do.
Parent of a Student
My son moved here recently and after a few days, he settled in perfectly. I couldn't ask for a better team who supported my son right up to the end. He has made friends and met people he can turn to outside of his school. I couldn't ask for more support than these ladies gave to both me and my son. I wish he had gone sooner as the help and strategies they have provided have been fantastic and detrimental to us all. Thanks so much to Pat and everyone at Pastways 🙏 ❤️''
Megan, University Student
It was such a privilege to be a member of the P.A.S.T Ways team as part of my university placement. The provision absolutely has the best interests of the children and young people that it serves at its heart, and gives up on no-one. The staff team were so supportive and went out of their way to help me, as a volunteer, inspiring me towards the next steps of my chosen career path
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