Referrals

‍Choose the service that ‍best fits the young person’s needs.

Alternative Provision

Refer to Sherlock Pathways

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Residential Care

Refer to Sherlock Children's Homes

Continue With Homes Referral
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What Happens Next
Initial response within 24 hours
Follow-up discussion within 48 hours
Assessment and pathway planning
Clear next steps agreed with you

If the provision is not the right fit, we will be clear and guide you where possible.

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What Happens Next
Initial response within 24 hours
Placement discussion within 48 hours
Matching process based on needs, risks and compatibility
Transition planning where appropriate

Placements are only agreed where there is clear alignment, to support stability and reduce the risk of breakdown.

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Assessment and pathway planning
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Sherlock Pathways

A Different Approach to Alternative Provisions.

We offer a different approach to Alternative Provision, as young people are too often placed into environments that were never built for them.

Sherlock Pathways supports young people who cannot access mainstream education due to complexity, risk or disengagement. It is a structured intervention model, not a traditional provision, designed to stabilise, re-engage and move them forward, connecting with care, therapy and progression to create a more consistent pathway.

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"Education never ends, Watson. It is a series of lessons, with the greatest for the last."

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Who We
Support

Sherlock Pathways works alongside schools, local authorities and families through Birmingham, Solihull and the Midlands to support primary and secondary-aged young people who:

At risk of exclusion or out of education
Have SEMH needs, trauma or behavioural challenges
Struggle in traditional classroom settings
Need a more flexible, structured approach
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The Hub is designed around how young people actually function.

It is a multi-functional, therapeutic space that supports movement between regulation, engagement and development, including:

Core Learning & Vocational Spaces
Small group learning and vocational areas built for focus and progress.
Creative & Digital Media Areas
Spaces to explore creativity, build digital skills and express ideas.
Sensory & Regulation Rooms
Calm, safe spaces to support regulation, reset and emotional wellbeing.
Outdoor & Wellbeing Provision
Outdoor learning and wellbeing activities to build resilience and confidence.
LIFE AT THE HUB

A Place Built for Real People.

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Better Outcomes Brighter Futures

The impact of our alternative provision for young people

80%

Improved attendance and engagement

75%

Progress in education, training or employment

Small

Class sizes for individual support

100+

Young people supportedeach year

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The Sherlock Pathways Model

The RESACA Model

Guiding young people through personalised pathways from regulation to aspiration.

Sherlock Pathways is built around six structured areas of development, creating personalised journeys for each young person through The RESACA Model.

Regulate
Building emotional safety, stability and self regulation.
1
Elevate
Developing confidence, communication and self worth.
2
Sustain
Strengthening wellbeing, resilience and healthy routines.
3
Advance
Supporting academic progress, digital skills and learning engagement.
4
Create
Encouraging creativity, expression and positive engagement.
5
Aspire
Preparing young people for independence, employment and future pathways.
6
Our Process

The Right Way Forward

Sherlock Pathways follows a clear, structured journey within a wider joined-up model. 

1
Referral & Assessment
We understand the young person's needs and history.
2
Stabilisation
Building safety, routine and engagement.
3
Pathway Engagement
Young people engage in their personalised pathway plan.
4
Progress & Review
Regular reviews to track progress and adapt support.
5
Transition
Preparing for positive next steps into education, training or employment.

This typically runs as a structured 12-week programme with measurable outcomes for commissioners and families.

‍Pathways sits within the wider Sherlock system, where care, education and therapeutic support are aligned. This reduces disruption, keeps relationships consistent and leads to stronger engagement and long-term outcomes. 

For Young People.

The Hub is not like your school. It is a place where you are understood, given time to settle, and where support is built around what works for you. You will have people around you who listen, stay consistent and help you figure things out step by step.There is always a next step, and you will be supported to move toward it.

If you need support now:

Download our Young People's Guide

IF YOU NEED SUPPORT

One system
Call 0800 1111 or visit childline.org.uk
Someone to talk to, 24/7 — free and confidential.
NHS 111 Choose the mental health option
Urgent mental health support, any time.
Talk to someone you trust
You don't have to go through this alone.
A teacher, family member or key worker can help.

Referrals.

Referrals can be made by local authorities, schools or professionals. We are also open to conversations with families to guide next steps. The process is straightforward:

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1

Initial discussion

2

Referral information shared

3

Assessment and pathway planning

4

Placement agreed and started

Safeguarding

Raise a Safeguarding Concern.

If you are worried about a young person’s safety or wellbeing, it is important that you speak up. All concerns are taken seriously and responded to by our safeguarding team.

Our Named DSL is Hilton Mutariswa, supported by deputy safeguarding leads to ensure consistent oversight and clear escalation at all times. If a young person is in immediate danger, contact 999.

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Come and seeThe Hub in action.

Visit us, meet the team and see how Sherlock Pathways can support young people to re-engage, achieve and move forward.

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