Brad is a highly skilled mentoring professional with a wealth of experience in Education and Sport. Brad’s passion is working with young people and nurturing them to help reach their full potential. Beginning as a sports coach, he later transitioned into Education after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University with a degree in Sports Development and Business. He has worked within Alternative Education for over 8 years, which has provided him with invaluable experience in building strong and meaningful relationships with young people, educators and parents.  Outside of work, Brad loves playing football and is a big Manchester City fan and season ticket holder. He loves spending time with his family and his dog, Leo!

Connor is an experienced business professional and entrepreneur. He has managed several businesses within Greater Manchester and has a wealth of knowledge from all areas of business. Connor played a key role in the organisation of the Oldham Education Festival for multiple years on behalf of Oldham Council. In 2019, Connor won the 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year' award at the Oldham Business Awards, and later went on to organise and promote TedX Oldham.  In his spare time, you'll find Connor at his local Jiu Jitsu gym, playing football, or at his local pub quiz!

David is a very knowledgeable and qualified teacher with over 15 years of experience. He began working with young people in his teens as a youth worker and sports coach and has thrived doing so ever since. He passionately believes that building rapport with children is the key to engagement and the catalyst for achievement. David is exceptional at helping students exceed their target grade, this has been highlighted throughout outstanding results achieved from his students across various establishments. David is also involved in helping with early careers teachers within the early years framework. Away from work, David is also a Manchester City fan. He loves all things sport, and has played football for most of his life. He also loves spending time with his family, especially his daughter Frankie!

Brandon is vastly experienced within Alternative Education from both hands on 1-2-1 mentoring with young people, to the day to day management of business. He has worked as a mentor and Head of Centre for over 7 years now.  He wants to continue to expand his knowledge in the field, and help as many young people as possible! Outside of work he loves taking his dog on long walks, watching football, and he definitely shows everyone up in the office when it comes to solving a Rubik's Cube!

Roisin has a wealth of experience in areas such as business operations and digital marketing. Roisin has been involved in multiple business start-ups from tech businesses to management of new restaurant openings. In 2018, she led a graduate & apprenticeship scheme program for young people aged 16-21 which introduces young and interested individuals into the world of coding and developing. She also travelled to Le Mans, France to teach primary school children English, and further her French studies. When she's not in the office you can probably find her in the ring at her Muay Thai boxing gym, or getting lost in antique furniture stores!

Lianna brings a wealth of experience across the educational spectrum, from early years to higher education. She holds a first-class honours degree in Early Years and Education and is deeply passionate about working with young people. With a love for language and literature, Lianna has taught English as an additional language to international students and she also speaks Italian fluently as she lived in Milan for 3 years! In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading and travelling with her family!

With a degree in Early Childhood Studies from Liverpool John Moores University, Paige brings a wealth of experience to the team. She has a strong background in Alternative Provision as she has previously worked as a support mentor and a teaching assistant in a primary school where she focused on 1-2-1 support for students with special education needs. In addition to her educational roles, Paige has held several financial positions within the finance industry, further enhancing her expertise in finance and administration. Outside of work, Paige enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and long weekend walks with her dog!

Leo is a well-behaved, super friendly, 3 year old Labrador who loves people. He qualified in aerospace engineering and computer science in 2019...just kidding! But his favourite things to do are walks on the beach, chasing his favourite ball and of course eating! When he is not at school, he lives at home with Brad and the rest of his family. We recognise the potential benefits of including a dog into mentoring sessions where wanted as a means to enhance engagement and participation of young people. Way to go Leo!

Matt brings a diverse range of experiences and skills to his role as one of our 1-2-1 Mentors. He Graduated from Leeds Beckett University in 2016 with a degree in Spanish and International Business. He has also studied various sports courses. Matt pursued his passion for cooking, where he quickly rose through the ranks in the culinary world, soon guiding a team as a Sous Chef. Matt decided he wanted to put the interpersonal and communication skills he'd gained into something he really cares about, helping young people that are in need of support and guidance. Matt joined our team of educators and has been making a really positive impact ever since! Matt is an avid and skilled cricketer, playing at a high level and representing various league teams. He also enjoys new challenges- he is entering his first Ultra Marathon later on this year! Matt speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys travelling the world and visiting new places. 

Alex brings a wealth of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young people. He has an abundance of experience working with very challenging and unique young people. Alex has decades of experience within sport, especially football, where he is an experienced and highly qualified football coach, founding and running his own junior football club, Real Failsworth JFC. His commitment to youth sport goes beyond coaching; where he's also taken on the crucial role of Youth Football Club Welfare Officer. Most recently, Alex has worked as a PA for a young person with a variety of different needs, to support them on their individual complex needs. A true family man, Alex is a devoted partner to his fiancée, and father to his two wonderful kids. 

Daryl has worked with young people for over 10 years. She also has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in History. She discovered her true passion while working in schools - making a difference in the lives of disengaged young people. This led her to a career as a Learning Mentor, where she found her calling. Her journey then led her to the Youth Justice Service (YJS) as a Serious Youth Violence Engagement Officer. There, she provided invaluable 1-2-1 mentoring, guiding young people towards positive choices. Daryl's dedication continued as she joined a charitable organisation, playing a key role in developing their mentoring programme. Daryl has initiated and ran after-school clubs for girls, creating a safe and empowering environment for them. She is committed to fostering personal development and empowerment among young people. Daryl's a nature-loving, music enthusiast that loves spending time with her son and dog- Rebel! She loves big hikes and trying new activities, she has recently got into Softball and Rugby! 

Tom is a dynamic mentor with a wide range of skills and passions. As a qualified personal trainer, he thrives on motivating and guiding young people towards a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Tom often takes his Esteem students to the gym- they love working on their fitness goals with him! Aside from being super social, Tom also enjoys the occasional quiet night in, cooking and watching TV. He has a huge passion for sport; football in particular, whether he's playing it or watching it, and he also loves going on long hikes!

Harry comes with a wealth of leadership experience through his years of coaching, which has helped him connect and build relationships with young people. Having completed a degree in Physical Education at Leeds Beckett University, Harry continued his passion for sports and coaching as he began coaching Ice Hockey - a sport in which he plays to a high level. Away from sport, Harry is extremely passionate about music, having opened his own music studio! When he's not recording the next big hit, Harry also loves watching his favourite football team-Liverpool.

Katie is a very spiritual person that has a profound passion for helping young people who struggle with their mental health and wellbeing. Katie has worked in SEN schools as a support worker assisting children with a wide range of needs. Katie is passionate about the impact physical education can have on improving mental health issues- she is a Level 3 personal trainer! She loves having a really positive outlook on life and her favourite thing to do is spending valuable family time with her son.

Isaac has worked in various fields such as Finance, TV and Sales. He has also earned a degree in Project management! He decided to make the transition into Alternate Provision as he felt he was fortunate to have had a happy and joyful childhood and he wants to share those positive experiences with young people to give them the best possible chance in life. When he's not guiding our students to success, he also enjoys trading, running and reading a good book!

Tom is experienced in various areas such as coaching, sports development and business. Tom coached at Goalball, the national governing body for the Paralympic sport that aids people with visual impairments. He assisted players with new and useful techniques, refereed games and travelled to local special needs schools to engage with a wider range of young people. He then went on to achieve a degree in Sports Development at Sheffield Hallam University. Tom says his greatest enjoyment in this role is seeing his students take new steps and then thriving in their achievements. In his free time, you can find Tom trying his hand at golf, or taking his two young boys out to trampoline parks & play centres! 

Kathy is qualified and experienced in Teaching and training in multiple areas. She has completed her post grad in teaching and went on to work at Eccles Sixth Form College for over 2 years. Kathy has also received a BA Degree with honours in Media and Cultural studies in Liverpool. Kathy finds teaching young people massively rewarding especially 1-2-1 mentoring. When she's not teaching, Kathy loves throwing herself into the world of acting! She also loves spending time with her two children, and her cat too- shoutout to Fred! Kathy's claim to fame is that Bryan Adams once brought her on stage to sing with him in Manchester, life goal achieved!

Harvey has a broad spectrum of experience ranging from business, hospitality, sales and customer service. He has also studied abroad in Australia! He decided he wanted to be a mentor as he feels he really relates to a lot of the students he works with and wants to guide them towards a better future by using some of his own personal life experiences. Outside of work, Harvey is a massive Burnley football fan, and has also recently got into golf!

Khloe has worked at a SEN school as a teaching assistant for over 5 years. There she underwent a vast amount of training such as First Aid training, Epilepsy training, Gastro training, and also Safeguarding- to name a few. Khloe enjoys working with young people that need support so she can share some of the advice and life experiences she feels she would have benefited from as a child. Khloe also loves doing nails, going to the gym and she has a little sausage dog called Missy! 

Michael has delved into many different areas over his career ranging from personal training, construction and recruitment. Since moving into education, this has been the first time he's felt really positive and enthusiastic about his work as he's loving the opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives, we love to hear it! When he's not changing lives, you can probably find him playing cricket or football with his mates!

Hannah brings a wealth of experience to the team with a background spanning across multiple SEN primary and secondary schools and care home environments. Holding a Level 2 qualification in Childcare and a Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Hannah is well equipped to to assist young people. She is also first aid trained! Hannah is driven by a passion for fostering positive change, and she is dedicated to helping young people flourish and reach their full potential. Outside of her professional life she enjoys bowling, long walks, spending time with family and she's a big chocolate lover...we can definitely relate Hannah!​

Joe attained a BTEC in Sport studies and then went on to study Sports Business and coaching at UCFB University.  He is certified with a Level 1 Coaching Badge in Football and Dodgeball and is also trained in Mental Health First Aid. He currently also works along side Oldham Athletic as part of their Match Day Media Team and also serves as a Community Coach!  Joe is passionate about learning and enjoys helping others develop skills that benefit their daily lives. In his spare time he loves playing football and snooker and he loves films!

Amy has previously worked as a Youth Mentor where she developed a deep understanding of the challenges young people face. Reflecting on her own experiences, she is committed to ensuring that each individual she mentors feels supported and understood. Amy's caring nature, combined with her enthusiasm for learning and helping others, drives her to make a meaningful impact to those she works with. She has completed advanced courses in ACEs & Trauma Informed Practice, Emergency Paediatric First Aid, and holds a Level 1 NVQ in Youth Work and has also taken a course in Mentoring People in Community Settings. Aside from Youth Work, she has also worked in other fields such as Nail Tech and Butchery! Amy enjoys keeping fit, loves horses and is a big fan of Christmas!