Meet The Team

Founder & Managing Director

Lauren Meston 

Lauren is as passionate as they come for making a difference - she cares a lot! As Safeguarding Lead, Managing Director & Head Teacher she's got her hands full but her dedication and determination mean the staff and young people are in safe hands.

Deputy Safeguarding Lead & Trainee Teacher

Kacey Dart 

Kacey is an amazing Teaching Assistant soon to be Qualified Teacher. A lady of many talents and dedicated to guiding young people in the right direction. As a previous AP Student herself, she knows only too well what this difference can make! 

Office Manager 

Beckie Broadhead 

Office Manager, Attendance Officer and Safeguarding Pro - Beckie is the oil that keeps the machine running and we'd be lost without her. Super organised, highly skilled and very talented, all delivered with a smile. 

HR & Finance Manager 

Drew Green 

Drew is the behind the scenes lady, without her the smooth operation that is Future Pathways wouldn't exist. Overseeing the business development, staff team and spending - she's a real asset! 

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Trainee Teaching Assistant 

Lauren Cooke 

Lauren is our resident Beauty Expert guiding our young people through their Salon Training and encouraging them to embrace their inner-beauticians within. Teaching Assistants this good are hard to come by! 

Trainee Teaching Assistant 

George Grimshaw 

George is a top Teaching Assistant in training and a maths whizz to boot! He guides young people through Maths as if it were easy all with the patience of a saint!

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Boxing Coach 

Kev Burton 

Kev is an inspiration to our young people teaching them the art of discipline and focus. Well respected by all our young boxers steering them in a positive direction and improving their skills. 

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Young Person's Counsellor 

Emma Harratt 

Emma is our onsite qualified Counsellor. She's experienced in counselling young people through the trials and tribulations of growing up and coping with whatever life obstacles they might face. 

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Support Worker 

Freya Bush 

Freya is our youngest team member working to support young people through their studies and making sure they have a healthy and nutritious meal. She does all this alongside studying hardcore A-Levels. Go Freya! 

Gym Instructor 

Kane Wilkinson 

Kane is our newest recruit! He is trained in Boxing and MMA bringing new skills and regime to our regular Gym-goers here. Having had a tough time in education himself and coming through the other side he can relate and empathise with our young people.