Real qualifications
A place to belong
A supportive education group in Southport where every young person gains real hair, beauty and functional-skills qualifications — at a pace that works for them.
Every young person's voice matters. Every young person deserves an education. We built Ashley Jade so that every young person has somewhere they belong, someone in their corner, and a real qualification to carry into their future.
Ashley Jade Education Group is a specialist education provider in Southport for young people who learn differently. We combine genuine, real-world qualifications with the calm, personal support that helps each young person grow in confidence.
Find the right route in
Whether you're a family, a young person, or a referring school or local authority — there's a place for you here.
Alternative Provision
Specialist SEND / SEMH support for young people who need a different, more nurturing environment.
Learn more →Post-16 Education
Real vocational qualifications in hair and beauty plus the functional skills to progress.
Learn more →For Schools & LAs
Sefton-approved, GREEN QA-rated provision you can trust. Refer a student in a few simple steps.
Make a referral →What you can study
Regulated qualifications from Entry 3 to Level 2 — taught in our purpose-built salon and studios.
Hair & Beauty
Cutting, styling, skincare and treatments in a real working salon.
Functional Skills
English and maths that build confidence for work and life.
Enrichment
Wellbeing, life skills and activities that help young people thrive.
Built around every young person
Known by name
Small groups where every young person is seen and supported.
Wellbeing first
A calm, safe place with pastoral care at the heart of everything.
Real qualifications
OFQUAL-regulated awards that open real doors, not just certificates.
Purpose-built facility
Professional salon, beauty suite and studios — a real work setting.
Rated GREEN across all areas
Independently assured provision — the highest standard for alternative education, recognised by our local authority partners.
A real working environment
Purpose-built spaces where young people learn by doing.
My daughter was struggling in mainstream, so her SENCO suggested alternative provision. Everything I'd heard about Ashley Jade told me it was the right place — and it was. She's thriving, the staff have been amazing, and she's finally fallen in love with learning again.
Ready to find out more?
Whether you're a parent, a young person, or a referring school — we'd love to hear from you.