PoliciesAn education charity and independent school, we provide a safe, fun space where young people take managed risks, fostering social and emotional growth.Education and experiences where young people can thriveOur Approach Read MoreWe create a place of safety and fun for young people, allowing them to take managed risks that lead to breakthroughs in social and emotional well-being, helping them to contribute positively to the wider social world.Education and experiences where young people can thrive Read More Read MoreWe create a place of safety and fun for young people, allowing them to take managed risks that lead to breakthroughs in social and emotional well-being, helping them to contribute positively to the wider social world.Education and experiences where young people can thrive Read More
School
A holistic and systemic approach
We provide children and young people a learning environment that offers opportunities to thrive. An alternative to the narrower expectations of traditional schools.
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Outdoor
Outdoor education & alternative provision
We provide children and young people a learning environment that offers opportunities to thrive. An alternative to the narrower expectations of traditional schools.
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Charity
Supporting our vision for young people
We provide children and young people a learning environment that offers opportunities to thrive. An alternative to the narrower expectations of traditional schools.
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Our Approach to Learning
Survival
The physical component of the most basic human need
Belonging
The need to feel cared for and be able to care for others
Power
The need to learn and appreciate feelings of value and power
Freedom
One of the five basic needs that drive all human behaviour
Fun
The need to have fun, and seek enjoyment in what we do
Meet our leadership team
Our team is deeply passionate about helping young people. Our instructors, tutors and support staff are highly trained to support students through their learning and social development.
Mike King
CEO / Exec Head Teacher
Mike is the CEO of Releasing Potential, which he founded in 2001. He is highly qualified in outdoor activities and enjoys teaching Outdoor Education at the School.
Thrive beyond the narrow expectations of traditional learning
We provide young people with opportunities to thrive, we’ve been successful by valuing children and young people as individuals and welcoming them into our community with unconditional positive regard.