Welcome To The Beacon Centre
The Beacon Centre (Alternative Education Behaviour Support Service) is a Pupil Referral Unit supporting children, young people and their families who, for a variety of reasons, are currently unable to access mainstream education.
We personalise our learning programmes to take into account individual needs, by offering a safe and nurturing environment with a focus on improving confidence and raising self-esteem. Whilst encouraging our students to grow, learn and make progress both academically and socially to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We believe that the provision ‘Leads the Way to a Brighter Future’ for all our pupils. We do this by offering extended learning opportunities through a more alternative curriculum which provides students with skills which equip them for life and to allow every pupil to move on successfully to the next step in their education, employment or training.
Mr D. Gray
Headteacher
What people say
" Staff at the Beacon Centre make a difference to pupils’ lives "
" Pupils receive care, guidance and support that improve their life chances "
" Pupils feel safe, both emotionally and physically "
" Bullying is not a problem at this school "
" Pupils are respectful and tolerant of each other "
" Pupils understand the school rules and feel that everyone is treated equally "
" Leaders have made significant improvements to the curriculum "
" There is now a calm, happy environment across the primary and secondary sites "
" Pupils’ personal development is a vital thread that is woven into the curriculum "
" Governance of the school is a strength "
" Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported by leaders "
" Safeguarding is effective "
" The curriculum explicitly teaches pupils how to keep themselves safe and prepare for life in adulthood "
" The Beacon Centre is a fabulous base with even better staffing! "
" The support, care, and teaching standards are second to none and I simply could not ask for more "
" All staff should be commended "
" Staff understand my child’s needs and are calm and patient with him "
" My son now loves going to school, he has come a long way in a few months of being at the school "
" The communication with the staff is amazing "
" Staff are friendly and supportive "
" Even when my child has a bad day, staff are there to support and talk to if any problems and listen to concerns "
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🧠🏆 QUIZ CHAMPIONS IN THE MAKING! 🏆🧠
Our secondary pupils just love a good quiz, and this afternoon some of them got to put their knowledge to the ultimate test! They took part in the South Tyneside Council's ICT in Schools Team's Summer Quiz, competing against classes from schools all across the borough. 🌍⚽🎬📚
The competition was fierce, with rounds covering everything from nature and sports to movies, books, and geography.
Our amazing team absolutely smashed it, scoring an incredible 24 out of 25 points! 🤯🥳
We are so proud of their fantastic teamwork, quick thinking, and brilliant general knowledge. Way to go, team—you represented us brilliantly! 🌟👏
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🚌✨ PROUD MOMENT FOR THE BEACON CENTRE! ✨🚇
We are absolutely bursting with pride today! As part of our work with the South Tyneside SEND It Youth Forum, our students have been exploring ways to make public transport across the borough more accessible for everyone.
Alex took this mission to the next level! He created and delivered an outstanding presentation to share his brilliant ideas—not just with other schools involved in the project, but with actual representatives from the public transport network. 👏🙌
It takes a massive amount of confidence and courage to stand up in front of a large audience and present your thoughts so clearly and passionately. Alex, you handled it like an absolute pro! 😎🗣️
Well done, Alex! You were fantastic, and everyone at The Beacon Centre is incredibly proud of you! 🌟❤️
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🏰⚡ FROM HOGWARTS TO MARVEL: AN ICONIC DAY OUT! ⚡🏰
Our students had an absolutely fantastic day trip to the spectacular Durham Cathedral! They spent the day stepping back in time, exploring the rich history of this remarkable landmark and discovering the fascinating stories built right into its ancient walls. 📜✨
But the excitement didn’t stop with history! Our students were thrilled to discover that they were walking the exact same halls used as filming locations for major blockbuster movies—including Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers: Endgame! 🧙♂️🎬🍿 Seeing these real-life locations on screen brought history and Hollywood together in the coolest way possible.
Days like today provide the perfect opportunity for learning outside the classroom, helping our students dive into local history, culture, and the arts.
Everyone represented the school brilliantly, showed incredible enthusiasm, and had a wonderful time exploring. We couldn't be prouder of how they conducted themselves! 🙌🌟
A massive thank you to the wonderful staff at Durham Cathedral for making our visit so welcoming, educational, and fun! ❤️
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🌳🤝 Elm and Pine classes recently enjoyed a visit to the playground at North Marine Park, where they demonstrated fantastic teamwork and friendship throughout the day.
Our pupils encouraged one another, offered help when needed and shared their skills with their classmates. It was wonderful to see such positive interactions and genuine kindness on display. 💙✨
It was a real joy for staff to watch and observe the support, friendship and cooperation shared between pupils, making the visit a memorable experience for everyone involved.
Well done, Elm and Pine classes – we are incredibly proud of you! 👏⭐
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