L-Fit Pathways supports children and young people from KS1 through to college age and NEET — providing structured, safeguarding-led alternative provision across Bootle, Liverpool and Sefton.
“We believe every young person deserves a pathway — no matter where they are starting from.”
Founded by co-directors Adam Byrne and Craig Lloyd, L-Fit Pathways is an alternative provision based in Bootle, Liverpool. We support young people aged 5 to 25 who have not yet found the right environment to thrive — offering structured, compassionate, experience-based learning with safeguarding at the centre of everything we do.
Every session, referral and record is governed by our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, aligned to KCSIE 2026, with two named Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Our AAL and Forest School sessions provide a calm, non-judgemental environment where young people build confidence and emotional regulation at their own pace.
Educational tuition keeps young people progressing toward qualifications whilst rebuilding their relationship with learning — at a pace that works for them.
L-Fit Pathways operates as an unregistered alternative provision within DfE thresholds (under 18 hours per week), with full safeguarding, data protection and health & safety policies held and reviewed regularly.
Both co-directors are joint DSLs, Level 5 Safeguarding/DSL trained and hold current Enhanced DBS checks.
Adam Byrne — adam.byrne@lfitpathways.com
Craig Lloyd — craig.lloyd@lfitpathways.com
17 policies and procedures covering safeguarding, safer recruitment, health & safety, risk assessment, data protection, behaviour, complaints, equality & accessibility, online safety, off-site activities, animal welfare, staff conduct, whistleblowing, anti-bullying, attendance and medical conditions — available to commissioning schools, colleges and local authorities on request.
KCSIE 2026, Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, SEND Code of Practice 2015, Equality Act 2010, Prevent Duty.
Each provision is designed to meet a young person where they are and move them forward — emotionally, academically, physically and practically — within a fully safeguarded environment.
Working with animals builds empathy, emotional regulation and a sense of responsibility. Our AAL sessions offer a calm, therapeutic environment where young people open up, connect and grow at their own pace — particularly effective for those with SEMH needs, anxiety or trauma histories.
Learn more →Qualified Forest School delivery in a natural outdoor setting. Young people develop problem-solving, teamwork, independence and resilience through guided outdoor experiences — away from the pressure of a traditional classroom. Certificated through recognised Forest School frameworks.
Learn more →Personalised one-to-one and small-group tuition across core subjects including English, Maths and Science. We work to school or college targets, individual learning plans and EHCPs, ensuring genuine academic progress alongside therapeutic provision.
Learn more →Non-contact boxing training that provides structure, discipline and a healthy physical outlet. Proven to improve focus, respect and self-esteem — especially for young people who struggle to engage with conventional activities. Builds the mental resilience to take on daily challenges.
Learn more →Practical, real-world sessions covering communication, budgeting, cooking, personal safety, travel training and independence skills. Essential preparation for young people transitioning to adulthood — particularly those at risk of becoming NEET or leaving education without functional life skills.
Learn more →Structured support for young people working toward returning to a mainstream or alternative setting, progressing to college, or moving into employment. Includes progress reporting, stakeholder liaison and a personalised transition plan co-produced with the young person and their family.
Enquire →We work with young people from 5 to 25 across a broad range of need — whether they are excluded, home-educated, at risk of becoming NEET, or simply struggling to engage in their current setting.
Nurture-based early intervention for young children struggling to settle.
Structured support alongside or instead of primary schooling.
Engagement programmes and emotional support through secondary entry.
Tuition aligned to GCSE targets alongside therapeutic provision.
Alternative to or alongside college, vocational readiness and progression.
Life skills, employment readiness and structured re-engagement pathways.
Emotionally-based school avoidance addressed through gradual, therapeutic re-engagement at the young person’s pace.
Responsive alternative provision during exclusion periods with structured reintegration planning from day one.
Experience across ADHD, autism, trauma, attachment difficulties, learning differences and SEMH needs.
Supplementary or full provision for home-educated young people, including PE, socialisation and tuition.
Education Other Than At School and EHCP-funded placements with progress reporting and review attendance.
Young people aged 16–25 who are not in education, employment or training and need a structured pathway forward.
A clear, four-step pathway from first contact to active provision.
Complete our online referral form below. Parents, schools, colleges or professionals can all refer. We respond within 2 working days.
A no-pressure initial meeting to understand the young person’s needs, strengths, goals and current situation.
A tailored provision plan co-produced with the young person, their family and any involved professionals or LA contacts.
Provision begins with regular progress reviews, written reports and a clear forward pathway.
Whether you are a parent, carer, school, college, local authority or other professional — our referral process is straightforward, safeguarding-led and fully confidential.
We respond to every enquiry within 2 working days — parents, schools, colleges and local authorities are all welcome to get in touch directly.
Whether you have a question about our provision, want to arrange a visit, need to discuss funding, or just want an informal chat — we are always happy to talk.
Email Us Call 07944 308462