“In a recent QA visit by our SLT, Teaching and Learning was found to be outstanding in all aspects from planning to delivery to behaviour management. Evolve set high expectations of the pupils and have a clear structure in place which works well for pupils who may have challenging behaviour.”

Pupil Referral Unit

“In my experience one of the best alternative provisions we have ever used.”

Assistant Headteacher

“A massive thank you to Michael and the team. You are doing an absolutely fantastic job with our pupils and at present you are what I would consider a beacon example of Alternative Provision.”

Pupil Referral Unit

“The team are excellent, and I can’t thank them enough for the work they have done with him and I really think the reason why he has settled so much into placement is the work that the staff do each day with him. Keep up the amazing work!!!”

Carer of a Pupil

“Thank you for all of the work you have done with him, I would honestly say that he wouldn’t be in the mind-set that he is without the hard work you and your team have done to boost his self-esteem and self-worth so thank you. This has been a real success story so far.”

Pupil Referral Unit

"I realise I am making you busier and busier but it’s down to the success you are having with the other pupils and word is spreading, there are people chomping at the bit to come to Evolve!"

Pupil Referral Unit

“The centre has rigorous and admirable processes in place to support parents and carers and encourage their involvement in each learner's educational programme and personal development. These practices are underpinned by very effective weekly and half-termly communications and up-dates.”

Personal Education

“We have been thrilled with the provision that our pupil has been accessing at Evolve. It meets his social, emotional and behavioural needs as well as academic needs in being able to be successful in achieving in learning through the BTEC.”

Secondary School

“Evolve staff build positive relationships based on mutual respect with the young people. Our pupils are aware of their expectations at Evolve and the consequences if they choose to behave negatively.”

Secondary School

“Evolve is extremely well run, feedback is always given about the students. If there have been any issues with students, Evolve have always rang school immediately to keep us informed. Regular reports and updates have been provided every day/weekly of progress. I would say that Evolve are one of the best offsite providers on our books. I would highly recommend them.”

Pupil Referral Unit

“The relationships staff build with students and families is excellent and they go above and beyond to support learners. Evolve is a fantastic place were students have the opportunity to learn and develop as young adults. I would highly recommend.”

Assistant Headteacher

“Attending Evolve has enabled our pupils to remain within mainstream education by accessing a mixed curriculum offer. Evolve has offered them an opportunity to access education more appropriate to their needs which has given them the chance to experience success and build positive relationships with staff.”

Headteacher

“Evolve informs school and partners quickly around any behaviour or safeguarding issues. Reports are detailed and clearly show a where staff have sought to make adjustments to best suit the young people. Evolve staff work extremely well with schools and other partners in the best interests of the young people. Evolve staff have further supported young people through attendance at multi-agency meetings to ensure all relevant information is shared around a young person.”

Headteacher

“Evolve adopt a positive behaviour management policy and think creatively around how they deliver their curriculum offer to support engagement from the young people. Evolve are willing to give young people a chance.”

Headteacher

“The young people at Evolve have various opportunities to do things additional to their day-to-day work. For example the young people are taken out of Evolve to take part in activities, visitors are brought into Evolve to complete work with the young people and they are regularly rewarded for positive behaviour and progress.”

Secondary School

“We feel that our pupils have benefitted massively since attending Evolve. Their school experience prior to attending Evolve has been that of school refusal, exclusions and negative experiences and since they have attended Evolve we have heard substantially less, in some cases none at all, issues that cause concern or reports of negative behaviour. Prior to attending Evolve a pupil of ours was a complete school refuser and was engaging in extreme anti-social behaviour. Since attending Evolve he has turned his behaviour around, and through his engagement at Evolve has been scouted through his own football team to play for Sunderland Football Club. This is something that would not have happened if he did not attend Evolve, as the young person was not engaged in anything prior to his attendance and would likely have not remained in his own football team.”

Secondary School

“Another pupil had multiple exclusions and was caught in a cycle of being a running and missing young person until he was enrolled with Evolve, since then he has not had a single exclusion and has had a complete turn-around in his behaviour and engagement with education, not to mention his own self confidence and self-belief.”

Secondary School

“Staff work well to all the young people’s levels. They understand each young person and they meet the needs of each individual. All work is at the young people’s levels. Good rules and boundaries in place. Different sports are planned each day. The young people are never just in the classroom doing work which they can’t cope with all day in a school situation.”

Carer of a Pupil

“Evolve has been a great success for our pupils. They are engaged and enjoying themselves whilst working towards their qualification.”

Pupil Referral Unit

“Evolve has the capacity to engage positively with young people on the edge of mainstream education”

Sunderland City Council

“Our pupils have benefitted greatly from attending Evolve. It has had a positive impact on their physical, social and emotional wellbeing, their behaviour, attendance and attitude to learning.”

Pupil Referral Unit

“Evolve offers a high quality alternative provision to some of the most vulnerable and disengaged pupils. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any school who have identified pupils in need of something different.”

Pupil Referral Unit

“Evolve have high expectations of behaviour, it is well organised and managed, excellent communication between us and Evolve, proactive in dealing with challenging behaviour, flexible to meet the needs of our pupils. High quality facilities as well as good quality delivery of theoretical lessons and practical opportunities. Proven track record of successful engagement with some of the most challenging pupils we have. Safe and well structured.”

Pupil Referral Unit

“Michael achieved a first class honours for his degree which was thoroughly deserved. Michael’s attendance and engagement in all aspects of the course was second to none. He always prepared well for both formative and summative assessments. Whilst my own teaching qualifications and experience are limited to the 18+ age group, I consider that Michael would make a very competent teacher of BTEC level pupils. Michael has developed effective communication skills during his degree which would be easily transferrable to any environment. I have no hesitation in recommending him to you as a reliable and hard-working individual who will give his very best in striving to achieve his ambitions.”

Teesside University

“The pleasure has been all ours. You can move on to the next stage of your career, secure in the knowledge that you have transformed the lives of many of R&C’s most vulnerable. I will always remember the atmosphere of positivity which you created and the inculcation of a love of sport which will serve our young people for their lives and their children’s lives. You are a talented, great man – go and change the world!”

Executive Headteacher

“Thank you for all of your hard work with our students, I know that without your input with our students they wouldn't have the positive outlook on life that they do.”

Pupil Referral Unit

“That is fantastic. If he got out bed, he will have a go. Thanks to you. Your time and support have made difference to that lad.”

Secondary School Teacher