Navigators

Looking back on another incredible year 👏🏼 From opening new learning hubs across Greater Manchester to welcoming new team members & celebrating all of the incredible achievements that our learners have accomplished, here are some of our highlights from our 2024/5 year 👇🏼

When we prioritise mental health, we’re not just supporting learners in the moment - we’re equipping them with the resilience, self-awareness, and confidence they need for the future. #SEND #MentalHealthMatters #AlternativeEducation #Inclusion #WellbeingInEducation

That’s why mental health support must be embedded into the fabric of education - not treated as an afterthought or a reactive measure. It requires collaboration between educators, clinicians, & support staff, all working together to create environments where students can thrive.

"In the SEND and alternative education sector, mental health support isn’t an add-on - it’s the foundation that enables every learner to feel safe, valued, and ready to engage with education" - Aisha, Navigators' Mental Health Nurse

Looking ahead, Aisha is passionate about continuing to grow mental health awareness and support within Navigators, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the students she works with every day. We’re so glad to have you on the team, Aisha 💫

Aisha's favourite part of working at Navigators? The opportunity to connect with such a diverse group of students, alongside being part of a truly supportive and inspiring team.

Meet the Team: Aisha, Navigators' Qualified Mental Health Nurse 👋🏻 Aisha has been with us for almost 6 months and plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of students across Manchester.

✅ Clear signposting to external services and specialist support when additional help is needed We know that learning works best when people feel supported as a whole person - not just as a learner. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Wellbeing #LearnerSupport #Education #Inclusion

✅ Flexible, learner-centred support, including adapting workloads and deadlines where needed to reduce stress and promote balance ✅ An inclusive, supportive environment where learners feel heard, valued, and comfortable asking for help

Mental Health Awareness Week at Navigators 💛🧠 This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re spotlighting five ways that Navigators supports the well-being of our learners, meeting them where they are, every single day

If you’re interested in attending the Open Day on 20th May, RSVP to lauren@siobhanhanley.com You can find our Wythenshawe campus at 4 Ledson Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9GP

The open day will provide attendees with a fantastic opportunity to take a look around our brand new, state-of-the-art NESTA centre, as well as learn more about our pre-16 and post-16 121 programmes, and our Atlas facilities for children with complex needs.

We are looking forward to welcoming families, like-minded professionals and the local community to our Wythenshawe campus Open Day on Wednesday 20th May 📚

It is this combination of purpose-led leadership and tangible impact that the award seeks to recognise. Congratulations, Anthony, team Navigators is behind you all the way 💛

Beyond organisational leadership, this recognition also reflects the measurable impact of this work on young people’s lives and outcomes, alongside the continued growth and development of the organisation itself as we introduce our more recent NESTA and Atlas provisions.

We are delighted to share that our Founder & CEO, Anthony Thompson, has been named as a Regional Finalist for the @EYnews Entrepreneur Of The Year UK 2026 🏆