Welcome to Keats Engineering & Education Ltd
Creating a brighter future for all
We are specialist educators in engineering, construction, sports coaching, motor mechanics and preparing for adulthood.
Giving young people an alternative to mainstream education.
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Based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
Safeguarding Every Student, Every Day
How we care for & safeguard all
Pastoral Care​
At Keats Engineering and Education, we prioritise the wellbeing and personal development of all our students.
Our pastoral care includes:
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Dedicated pastoral team providing emotional and social support
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One-to-one wellbeing sessions and guidance for students in greater need
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Support for mental health and wellbeing, including referrals to external services
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Regular check-ins and a safe space for students to talk
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Trauma informed practice from all our team
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Tailored PSHE teaching around resilience, self-esteem, and emotional literacy
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Half termly tracking of EHCP targets that are RAG rated and broken down into manageable and accessible smaller steps
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Our students have constant access to our designated Chill out room which is a safe space for them to regulate with support if needed.
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​Safeguarding​
​The safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority. We adopt a rigorous set of safeguarding measures, with the following in place:
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An experienced and well qualified Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) supported by a strong team of Deputy DSLs
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Robust child protection policies and procedures which are regularly reviewed
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Weekly safeguarding training for all staff to identify and respond to concerns
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Confidential reporting systems for students and staff
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Collaboration with external safeguarding agencies
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Visits from external agencies and services to support the delivery of our PSHE curriculum.
Meet Beau – Our Wonderful Education Dog!
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We’re delighted to introduce Beau, our beautiful Cockapoo and Education Dog!
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Beau has been professionally trained and passed her temperament tests at 18 months old with flying colours. She will now have annual re-evaluations and we couldn't be prouder of her. Beau attends work three times a week and loves working with our students and meeting new people.
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Beau is a positive and calming presence for our students. Under supervision, students are able to pet her and take her for short walks with her handler, Tom.
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Beau is fully covered with vet insurance for working dogs and has her own public liability insurance. She is the only dog permitted on-site and is owned by Tom Wiles, the Director of Keats Engineering & Education LTD and Pontefract Collieries FC. Tom is Beau’s handler and is responsible for her care both on-site and at all times. She also lives with Tom and his family.
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If you have a dog allergy, please let us know before your visit. While Beau is hypoallergenic—she hardly sheds and is groomed daily—we want to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone.
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Beau is loving her role and can’t wait to meet and support as many young people as possible!
