Alternative
Provision
Alternative Provision for Positive Change
Pathways to Progress: Alternative Education at Libra
At Libra, we use art as a therapeutic tool to help children and young people explore and express their feelings in a safe and creative way. Through drawing, painting, and other creative activities, they are able to communicate emotions that may be difficult to put into words, process past experiences, and build positive coping strategies.
The process isn't about producing perfect artwork but about providing a non-judgemental space where self-expression, reflection, and healing can take place. giving staff valuable insights into the inner world of each young person.
Libra Futures: Building Skills, Confidence & Resilience
Within our beauty course, we've embed therapeutic practice by using practical skills such as hair, nails, skincare, and make up routines as a way to build self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. The course creates a safe and nurturing space where young people can learn new techniques while also exploring identity, confidence, and positive body image.
Through hands-on activities, reflection, and supportive guidance, participants are encouraged to express themselves, develop resilience, and experience a sense of achievement. The therapeutic aspect lies not only in the creative process but also in the opportunities for trust-building, positive relationships, and open conversations that naturally take place during the sessions.
Coming Soon
Libra are a training academy, we are experienced assessors and internal verifiers and we value qualification, where possible we would like to offer more formal qualifications to our young people, Libra have developed an opportunity for young people to train in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where creativity and professionalism come together.
This unique qualification pathway not only helps students build confidence and self-esteem, but also equips them with recognised skills in beauty therapy. By the end of the programme, learners graduate as fully qualified beauty therapists, ready to enter employment, pursue further training, or even start their own business.
Our approach blends hands-on salon experience with wellbeing support, ensuring every learner leaves with both a qualification and the confidence to thrive.