Testimonials

"My 15 year old child has joined Alt-Ed Lincs in September 2024, following a lot of trauma at his secondary school. When he joined Alt-Ed Lincs , he had virtually zero confidence and he struggled to trust anybody. He was always on edge and scared in general. Within a month of being with Alt-Ed, I could see a massive change. He was much happier and calmer. 8 months down the line, his confidence has grown, he loves going to school and he describes school as being with his second family. Thanks to Kat and Harriet.”

"'I'm lucky to have Alt-Ed' a quote from our son who is in his second term at Alt Ed Lincs.  The team have provided him with a nuturing, safe environment and for the first time in two years he's prepared to attend an educational establishment."

"As Mum to a young man with ADHD and other difficulties,  I was pleased to discover Alt-Ed Lincs, Alternative provision in Lincoln, this Summer. My 11 year old was in a period of uncertainty, about to be leaving year 6 with no school place for year 7. The Local Secondary Schools couldn't meet needs and any special provisions were full. 

Having no school place was a scary time and fear was showing up in my son’s behaviour. 

When exploring other options the Alt-Ed team were communicative and  positive in their outlook. It helped the whole family to look positively to the future when considering education, after being met with so many knock-backs and so much negativity from other providers. 

As a  “test”  I did enrol him onto Alt-Ed Lincs “Natural World Week” of summer activities.  The week of Summer activities he accessed was perfect, learner lead and tailored to his needs. He had a great week, he made friends and developed great relationships with the team.  Kat and Harriet saw his spark, saw his potential.

Kat and Harriet were able to include his interests and  provide opportunities for success. He liked every day, he wanted to go each day. When asked what he liked best he said, “making a friend and D.J.-ing with Kat was amazing, when can I go back”?

Accessing Alt-Ed Lincs this Summer was a completely positive experience. My Son had opportunity to try activities he wouldn’t have done otherwise, gaining confidence and succeeding. 

When rejection and uncertainty had been faced from education, to be able to access a safe and stimulating educational place was magic."