WELCOME TO REACHOUT CREATIVE FUTURES

AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROVIDER IN CORNWALL

ReachOut Creative Futures is an alternative education provider offering a unique mixture of vocational activities alongside recognised qualifications. The program of study offers a nurturing environment for young people to achieve their full potential.  We can also offer a one day a week early engagement project called Springboard, to help students transition back into education.  We are based at the former Seven Stars Inn, St. Austell.

ReachOut Creative Futures is one of Cornwall Council’s Approved Providers for Community Based Out of School Alternative Education. 
At ReachOut, students study Maths and English (from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 – dependent on their current level), the Arts through Trinity College’s Arts Award (at Level 1 Bronze and Level 2 Silver) and gain valuable work experience in both our onsite cafe and commercial grade kitchen, and also through placements with external providers and partner organisations.  The program is enriched with Independent Living Skills, Team Building activities and Health and Wellbeing.  Students are also offered support throughout with their desired progression routes – whether that be further study or employment.
To get an idea of a typical year at ReachOut, why not watch our Class of 2024 video below?!
Please be aware that our building is not fully accessible.  Please email trish@reachoutcf.com or call 07977 522498 for any enquiries regarding accessibility needs or to receive any information in different formats. 

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“Inspiring young people, children, families
and communities to help them grow in confidence,
self esteem and build their aspirations for a brighter future.”

 

 

“ReachOut was a turning point for me.  I had been out of education for a couple of years and never imagined myself being able to go back.  Anxiety has always caused me to struggle with education but the environment and atmosphere at ReachOut, as well as the programme itself, enabled me to thrive during my time there.  This gave me the confidence to return to mainstream education and I am now enrolled on a full time college course.  I know that if it hadn’t been for ReachOut I wouldn’t have made it to this point.” (from a former student – class of 2021)

 

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ReachOut Creative Futures6 days ago
Happy 15th Birthday to ReachOut!

We would like to take a moment to celebrate 15 years of ReachOut Creative Futures! What a roller coaster ride it has been.

ReachOut was established in 2011 with a clear mission – To support young people and children, to help them grow in confidence, self-esteem and aspirations for a better future.

We are a provision that has supported many young people in Cornwall to access an alternative education, specifically those identified as NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) and those with additional learning needs. As the name suggests, ReachOut uses a variety of programmes and workshops as vehicles to engage young people and assist them in achieving their full potential. We are incredibly proud of the work that we do, and our staff team work incredibly hard to support the learners who attend our provision.

With so many young people struggling in mainstream education and needing a different approach to learning, ReachOut is happy to offer a much-needed alternative route. We provide a smaller nurturing environment, where individual needs are considered and learners can achieve. With every passing year the provision has been adapted to the needs of the learners and this is testament to the resilience and determination of the ReachOut team.

A special thanks to Trish, for your vision and your unwavering commitment to ReachOut. Thank you to all the educators who have shaped and delivered our ever-evolving provision, and the learners who have joined us along the way. Cheers everyone! Here’s to the next 15 years

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ReachOut Creative Futures2 weeks ago
Closed for the holidays

ReachOut will be closed for the duration of the Easter Holidays.

We wish everyone a restful break and we look forward to welcoming our learners back on the 20th April 2026.

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ReachOut Creative Futures2 weeks ago
Café Closed Today

Just a reminder that the Rising Stars Training Café will be closed today (1st April 2026) as our learners have an enrichment day planned. We will be back open after the Easter holidays.

Apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the café soon.

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