The Alternative School

About

TAS is a small independent school which specialises in providing an innovative, and nurturing educational experience and environment for young people.

Mission

At TAS we are inspired by the belief that we can make a difference to every young person we work with by listening, raising aspirations and tailoring what we do to meet the needs of the individual. We believe that everyone has the potential to succeed in the right environment and with our holistic approach of nurture,
independence, academic achievement and vocational/entrepreneurial opportunities, we aim to ensure that time spent with TAS is both enjoyable and successful, with 100% of our pupils moving into further education/employment. We never give up on our pupils, we never exclude and we will offer continuous support for as long as a young person requires it. Every day with TAS is a fresh start.

"The Alternative School also known as TAS, is an independently run school in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. We provide an alternative to main stream school where young people can still obtain qualifications but without all the daily obstacles that seem to make their school lives difficult."