Engage
Supporting Learners Through Trauma-Informed, Personalised Education
Keys Engage provides the earliest stabilising input, forming the foundation from which learners can progress seamlessly into any other Keys offering in education, training or employment.
Introducing Keys Inclusion Pathways
Keys Inclusion Pathways offer a range of trauma-informed and technology-enabled education opportunities. For those learners who cannot currently access traditional or specialist schools, they take education ‘beyond the classroom’, delivering personalised learning designed to help children re-engage with education safely, confidently and sustainably.
Keys Engage
Keys Engage is a core part of Keys Inclusion Pathways. Designed for learners affected by trauma, disrupted education and unmet SEMH needs, Keys Engage provides a trauma-informed, relational and developmentally aligned model of education. This highly personalised, in-person programme supports learners who have become disconnected from formal schooling and recognises that emotional safety, trust and belonging must be firmly in place before meaningful learning can occur.
Grounded in developmental and educational theory, Keys Engage focuses on helping young people rebuild the foundations necessary for learning: stability, confidence, motivation and a sense of connection. Drawing on principles including attachment, social learning and psychosocial development, the programme offers a structured framework for gradually re-establishing engagement.
The programme is organised around nine developmental domains, guiding learners from safety and regulation through to independence and reintegration. Therapeutic support is embedded throughout, and academic learning is delivered alongside AQA-accredited Unit Awards to ensure progress is measurable, meaningful and reflective of real understanding and application.
Keys Engage is for learners who, for complex reasons, are unable to sustain attendance or engagement in mainstream or specialist settings, including:
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Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
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Extended absence from education
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Multiple exclusions or placement breakdowns
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Complex trauma or attachment difficulties
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Significant safeguarding concerns
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Neurodiversity such as ASD, ADHD or SEMH profile
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Mental-health vulnerabilities or relational trauma
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Social isolation or low confidence
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Previous reintegration attempts that have not succeeded
Keys Engage FAQ's
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What is Keys Engage?
Keys Engage is a trauma-informed, relational learning programme designed for learners who are unable to sustain engagement in traditional education settings.
The programme prioritises emotional safety, trust and connection, helping learners rebuild confidence before focusing on academic progress.
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Who is Keys Engage suitable for?
Keys Engage supports learners who may:
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Experience EBSA or extended absence from school
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Have experienced trauma or attachment difficulties
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Have multiple exclusions or disrupted education
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Have SEMH needs, ASD or ADHD
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Feel isolated or disconnected from learning
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What does the programme focus on?
Keys Engage focuses on nine developmental domains, supporting learners to develop:
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Emotional regulation
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Social confidence
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Resilience
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Independence
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Engagement with learning
Academic learning is introduced alongside therapeutic support.
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Do learners gain qualifications in Keys Engage?
Yes. Learners can achieve AQA Unit Awards, which recognise small steps of progress and help build confidence and motivation.
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What are the outcomes of Keys Engage?
Outcomes often include:
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Improved emotional stability
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Increased confidence and engagement
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Rebuilt trust in education
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Readiness to transition into further learning pathways
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Creating Better Futures Through Stabilisation and Connection
Keys Engage empowers young people to reconnect with learning, regain confidence and build the emotional resilience necessary to take their next steps. Whether reintegration into a school setting, transition into specialist provision, or progression into training or employment, the programme ensures every learner can work towards a positive destination with the right support behind them.
View all Keys Inclusion Pathways
Keys Inclusion Pathways offer a range of trauma-informed and technology-enabled education opportunities. For those learners who cannot currently access traditional or specialist schools, they take education ‘beyond the classroom’, delivering personalised learning designed to help children re-engage with education safely, confidently and sustainably.
Enquiries
If you would like to make a referral, please email or call our team. They will be happy to help. We look forward to partnering with you to provide the best possible education and support for your child.
