About AC Group

Building Brighter Futures Together

AC Group Education is a relationship-led alternative provision provider supporting children and young people to re-engage with education, build confidence and create positive futures.

Our Story

AC Group Education was founded in 2007 with a simple belief: every young person deserves the chance to succeed.

We saw too many children and young people who had been led down by traditional education - not because they lacked ability, but because they needed a different approach.

We created AC Group to be that different approach.

Today, we work in homes and communities across Derbyshire and Notthinghamshire, delivering personalised 1:1 support that helps learners rebuild trust, re-engage with learning and move forward
with confidence.

Our Approach

Everything we do is shaped around the individual. Our values guide the way we build relationships, deliver support and help young people achieve their potential.

Relationship-Focused

Personalised Support

Community-Based

Building Futures

We build trust first. Strong relationships create the foundation for learning, growth and positive change.

No two learners are the same. We create bespoke programmes tailored to each young person's needs, strengths and goals.

We meet learners where they feel most comfortable - at home or in local settings where they can thrive.

We go beyond education. We build confidence, resilience and life skills that open doors to brighter futures.

Who We Support

We support children and young people aged 8-25 who face barriers to education, including:

✓ Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
✓ Anxiety & low confidence
✓ Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
✓ SEND and complex needs
✓ Disrupted or disengaged education
✓ Learners at risk of exclusion

Our flexible approach helps learners take small, achievable steps
towards re-engagement and long-term success.