Welcome to P.A.S.Tways, your Alternative Education Provision Network (AEPN) located in Sheffield.
Personalised Education. Empowered Futures.
About PASTways
We are a small, caring, and supportive alternative provision for young people aged 10–16. We provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every student is encouraged to grow in confidence, build resilience, and reach their full potential.
We specialise in personalised programmes designed for students who may find mainstream education challenging. Our tailored support helps young people re-engage with learning, develop essential life skills, and prepare for successful transitions, whether that’s returning to school or moving into new educational pathways.
Our approach combines emotional support, flexible teaching methods, and individually focused strategies that empower each student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We work closely not only with students, but with families and carers too—because lasting success comes from strong, connected support.
At the heart of our work is our name: PASTways — Personal, Achievable, Supported Targets.
This reflects our commitment to creating personalised journeys that guide every learner towards meaningful progress and brighter futures.
What do we offer?
At P.A.S.T Ways, we provide a nurturing and personalised approach to education for young people who need a different path.
Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on strengthening students emotionally and equipping them with the tools they need to achieve their best in their GCSEs.
Courses
We work with our students to help them achieve their GCSE's and other courses such as AQA short awards, ASDAN and others.
Support
We offer comprehensive support for parents, carers, and families, in addition to providing personalised support for our students
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
Contact Us!
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or just want to say hello, fill out the form.
We’re here and ready to help.
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