Independent Specialist School & Alternative Provision

Apex Specialist Education: Ethos

Apex Specialist Education is a new educational body founded by Matthew McCann (Proprietor/Headteacher) and Daniel McCann (Proprietor). Both founders were long-serving Headteachers within alternative provision, and specialist education; our proprietary board are dedicated and passionate in providing high quality, accessible education to children who struggle to engage in mainstream education.

Apex Specialist Education was started out of a belief that all children deserve equal opportunities to succeed within education; however, we recognises that not all children are able to engage in mainstream schooling. We believe that through the right support and inspiration, all children can flourish and succeed.

Our four pillars provide the foundation of our ethos:
Support, Inspire, Flourish, and Succeed.

Apex Specialist Education practitioners are expected to model and embody the behaviours inherent within these pillars. We do this through providing a safe, nurturing environment, which is well resourced, and employs experienced, empathetic, and trauma-informed staff. Our recruitment strategy is uncompromising, in finding expert professionals who lead with empathy. Our carefully chosen staff are passionate practitioners, who are driven to change the lives of children, families, and their communities.

We intend to welcome pupils who are at risk of permanent exclusion, or/and have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.