Who We Help

Students aged 14 to 25 years years old, who struggle to remain in mainstream education, can apply for a place at Gateways. These struggles are primarily due to social, emotional and mental health challenges.

14–16-year-olds  – Who struggle to attend mainstream education and have been absent for 15 days or more (these may be non-consecutive) in an academic year due to their diagnosed mental health condition. Some young people may have stopped attending school or college altogether.

18–25-year-olds – Who have been disengaged from education and are struggling to overcome social, emotional, and/or mental health challenges in order to progress in their lives.