What is shaping creatives?

Who is shAPing creatives for

Young people aged 11–18 in Hampshire who need an alternative to mainstream education

Pupils at risk of exclusion, on reduced timetables, or needing flexible, vocational pathways

What we offer

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Tailored creative programmes 
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Small-group and 1:1 learning 
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Support with qualifications: Functional Skills, GCSEs and employability certifications

Career-ready skills: portfolios, CVs, interview prep, business skills, and industry etiquette

Work experience & industry links: placements with local creative businesses

Progression support: routes into apprenticeships, FE colleges, specialist art schools, university, and creative employment

How we help

Personalised learning plans that centre young people’s creative strengths and career goals

Mentors from the creative sector offering advice, networking and work experience

Project-based learning with real briefs and live commissions to build tangible outputs

Mental health and wellbeing support integrated with creative practice

Parental and school liaison to ensure smooth transition and reintegration where appropriate

Impact & outcomes

Improved engagement, attendance and behaviour through hands-on, relevant learning

Stronger portfolios and practical experience increasing transition success to FE, apprenticeships and jobs

Higher confidence, teamwork and resilience — transferable skills for any career

Why Hampshire SEND and EBSA students needs this

Creative industries are growing locally and nationally — young people should be able to access those opportunities regardless of educational barriers

Alternative provision fills gaps for pupils who flourish in vocational, practical and expressive settings rather than traditional classrooms

Get involved

Referrals accepted from schools, local authorities and families

Flexible placement lengths: short courses, term placements, and long-term programmes

Opportunities for local businesses to offer placements, mentoring and commissions

Designed to be playful, practical and career-focused — helping Hampshire’s young creatives aged 11–18 turn passion into a pathway.

I’m Beth Allen, a passionate educator with over 15 years of experience in education. Since completing my PGCE in Secondary History at the Institute of Education, London in 2011, I’ve taught in a range of settings—from mainstream schools to international classrooms in Japan and Sri Lanka. In 2023, I added CELTA certification to my teaching toolkit, further broadening my ability to support learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds. I am currently undertaking my NQP SENCO, which provides the skills and knowledge needed to work alongside schools and the local authority to support SEND students and their families, due to complete in Spring 2026.

Alongside teaching, I’ve always embraced creativity. I’ve run a wedding business (while also being a part time teacher and mum to my son), practiced floristry, and pursued art as a personal passion. These experiences shape my belief that talent, imagination, and practical skills are as important as formal qualifications—especially for students with EBSA and/or SEND who thrive in alternative provision settings.

Having worked in two mainstream schools in AP, I’ve seen the urgent need for education that nurtures creative careers. At shAPing creatives, I focus on providing pathways where students can develop their creative potential, alongside business/ICT knowledge, functional skills and GCSEs where appropriate. My mission is to help students turn their talents into meaningful opportunities, building confidence, skill, and ambition every step of the way.

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