Manchester's newest college has opened its doors with an alternative approach to learning
For years Robert Hamilton struggled to get his daughter to school, out of the house, or even out of her bedroom. Libby had struggled with education from her time in pre-school.
"They said 'everything is fine, everything is fine' - but realistically, we knew it wasn't. We didn't know where to go or who to turn to." Navigators is an alternative education provider which has grown rapidly in recent years - from around 30 students four years ago, to around 220 today. It works by matching a specialist mentor to each student, who works with them on a one-to-one basis, focusing on their interests.
"For us just to see her change from a girl that wouldn't leave the house, would not go out and play with her friends - to someone who will now walk to her friend's house. She's now got the confidence to say 'I can do it'. That's all we've ever wanted. Hopefully we are on the right path." Liz visited Libby's home when the teenager first became involved with Navigators. " didn't believe the programme would work with Libby because she would not come out of her bedroom," she said.
"That's what we do. When we've unravelled that, then we can start. are not behind or below anybody - we start where they are."
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