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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to transform educational and mental health outcomes for the children and young people in Swindon through creativity, youth voice and social action. 
The mission of our business is to empower people to build skills for future learning, life and career success.
We Believe 

We believe in the power of inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning that respects each student's unique journey. By fostering self-advocacy and igniting a love for learning, we empower them to build the skills needed for a bright future in learning, life, and careers.

OUR VISION

We strive to build a thriving, inclusive community with a targeted offer that empowers individuals to achieve well-being, unlock their potential, and drive social mobility. Through co-design and co-delivery, we open doors to new opportunities, helping shape a modern, sustainable, and digitally skilled workforce. Committed to excellence and equity, we envision a future where everyone has the tools and support to thrive.

OUR DRIVE FOR OPEN ACCESS

As a registered limited company with a sister non-profit Community Interest Company, we are committed to removing financial barriers so that no one is excluded from accessing our specialist projects. Through a co-creation approach, our programmes are shaped by the people we serve, our trusted partners, and our forward-thinking team. This collaborative model enhances service quality, deepens community connections, and fuels innovation for shared success.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We are proud to be an Approved Provider for Swindon Borough Council, having secured contracts to deliver:

  • Early Intervention

  • Alternative Provision

  • Short Breaks (Inclusion and Specialist)

  • Holiday and Food Programme

 

To lead in this sector, we believe we must be the change we seek in the world. That’s why we uphold the highest standards of ethical business practice, transparency, and inclusivity in everything we do.

We recognise that meaningful impact comes from balancing stability with innovation. Our agile approach to structure, processes, and people ensures we remain responsive, community-led, and future-focused.

GET INVOLVED

We are currently inviting expressions of interest to join our Steering Committee or become a Non-Executive Director. We especially welcome applicants with lived experience of:

  • Early intervention or SEND support

  • Caring for a disabled child or young person

  • Being in care or leaving care

  • Being LGBTQ+

  • Being a young person (aged 16–25) with experience of support services

Help us shape a fairer, more inclusive future — your voice matters.

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After nearly 20 years of working in the education and social sector using trauma-informed practice, our founder Joanne Vertannes launched a new independent training service.

This service combines her skills, passions, and beliefs in equality of opportunity, and is founded on the key concept of learning as a tool for personal and vocational growth.

The Founder

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Values of the REBELS

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RECOGNISING TALENT

Recognising the unique talent in each individual and celebrate diversity through both our company culture and our inclusively designed programmes, policies and learning pathways that break down barriers to access. 

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ENCOURAGING ASPIRATIONS

Encouraging the development of aspirations for our service users and staffing team by embedding mindset  coaching for all into the work they do. 

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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Building relationships across multi-agencies and key partners to go above and beyond our safeguarding duty and work collaboratively with other local businesses to co-create innovative programmes of support.

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ENSURING BUSINESS ETHICS

Ensuring business ethics and integrity lay the foundation in everything we do. We are commited to use business as a force for good, by not only creating a positive impact on society but by considering  ‘stakeholder interests’ are at every stage of our decision making.

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LISTENING & ADAPTING

Listening and adapting to our service users, partners, and staff needs. Promoting meaningful participation for all stakeholders, especially our young people, by implementing participation, change management and impact measurement strategies across all of our services. 

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SUPPORTING SUCCESS JOURNEYS

Supporting and facilitating the highest quality learning opportunities, with qualifications accredited by relevant awarding bodies to ensure the actualisation of outcomes.

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