JEP Youth Engagement

What JEP Youth Engagement does

JEP Youth Engagement is a UK private limited company, founded in September 2020 by Jamie Pilling and headquartered in Bolton, that delivers alternative education, therapeutic counselling, residential care and enrichment services for children and young people aged 4–25 across Greater Manchester. Its core offerings are organised into four service lines: an Academic Education Pathway (NCFE Level 1 and 2 qualifications in English, Maths, Occupational Studies, Art and Design and Health and Fitness), a My Future enrichment and mentoring programme, JEP Care and Respite (a solo-occupancy residential home in Chorley for ages 8–18) and JEP Counselling (primary, secondary, residential home, adoption support and workplace delivery). Two vocational add-ons — Occupational Studies and VTCT-accredited Hair & Beauty — extend the curriculum.

The underlying technology is operationally focused rather than platform-centric. JEP uses CPOMS for child-protection case management alongside bespoke frameworks such as the JEP Way behaviour model (post-lesson scoring in Effort to Learning and Behaviour Choices), a counselling therapeutic framework that integrates play therapy, CBT approaches and the Richard Rose Model of Therapeutic Life Story Work, and a streamlined 72-hour referral-to-start process for schools referring directly. There is no public or partner-facing API and no AI/ML capability disclosed.

The business model is services-led and recurring. Revenue is generated through contracted alternative education provision with schools and local authorities, multi-year school direct referral subscriptions (with discounted pricing and 72-hour turnaround), commissioned local-authority placements, residential care fees, and workplace EAP counselling contracts. Distribution is almost entirely direct-sales to schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts across six Greater Manchester boroughs, with national reach for JEP Counselling.

Name

JEP Youth Engagement

Legal name

JEP YOUTH ENGAGEMENT LTD

Website

https://jepyouthengagement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

JEP Youth Engagement provides alternative education, therapeutic counselling, vocational training, and solo-occupancy residential care for children and young people aged 4–25 across Greater Manchester, serving schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts via contracted services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Education and Youth Engagement Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transition Programs (Reentry, Workforce Readiness & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth) (EDAJAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAK), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI)

Keywords

• Alternative education provision
• Youth counselling services
• Residential care respite
• Special educational needs
• Vocational training qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Alternative Education Provision Contracts: Contracted services with schools and local authorities for alternative education delivery, including academic pathways, enrichment programmes, and vocational learning for young people aged 4-25 who may be struggling in mainstream educational settings.
2. Counselling Services: Therapeutic counselling services delivered to schools (primary and secondary), children's residential homes, and through adoption support programmes. Services include workplace employee counselling and parent/carer support, with guaranteed 48-hour response times.
3. Care and Respite Services: Solo occupancy residential care home for children and young people aged 8-18 in Chorley, providing 24/7 support for those with emotional, behavioural, or complex needs. Weekend respite services for families also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JEP Youth Engagement delivers alternative education, therapeutic counselling, residential care, respite, and vocational training services to children and young people aged 4-25 across Greater Manchester, UK. Services are commissioned by schools and local authorities, or referred directly by families and social workers, and include NCFE-accredited academic pathways, enrichment/mentoring, solo-occupancy residential care, and counselling delivered across schools, residential homes, workplaces, and adoption support programmes.

Product overview

JEP Youth Engagement operates as a multi-service youth engagement organization offering four interconnected core services: Academic Education Pathway (alternative provision with NCFE qualifications), My Future enrichment and mentoring programme, JEP Care & Respite (residential solo-occupancy care), and JEP Counselling (therapeutic services). Additional vocational modules include Occupational Studies and Hair & Beauty qualifications. The organization serves children and young people aged 4-25 across Greater Manchester through multiple education hubs, delivering education, enrichment, counselling, and residential care tailored to individual needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Education Pathway A flexible academic pathway within JEP's Alternative Provision service, designed to meet individual learning needs of children and young people aged 4-25. Delivers NCFE-accredited qualifications at Level 1 and 2 in English, Maths, Occupational Studies, Art & Design, and Health and Fitness, with small group sizes and short lessons tailored for neurodiverse learners.
• My Future (Enrichment & Mentoring) A specialist enrichment and mentoring pathway providing bespoke, person-centred programmes that build confidence, independence, and life skills for young people. Includes AQA Unit Award Scheme recognition opportunities and integrates practical learning and mentoring to prepare young people for their next setting.
• JEP Care & Respite Round-the-clock residential care and weekend respite services for children and young people aged 8-18 in a solo-occupancy setting in Chorley, providing compassionate support for those with emotional, behavioural, or complex needs.
• JEP Counselling Professional therapeutic counselling services delivered by fully qualified Counsellors and Therapists to Alternative Provision students, primary and secondary schools, children's residential homes, workplaces, and families through Adoption UK and Oasis PACS programmes. Includes play therapy for primary, CBT approaches for secondary/post-16, and Richard Rose Model of Therapeutic Life Story Work for adoption support, with guaranteed 48-hour response times.
• Occupational Studies Vocational Programme Practical, hands-on vocational learning in Carpentry, Bricklaying, Mechanics and Joinery delivered at a fully equipped Occupational Studies workstation, leading to NCFE Level 1 and 2 qualifications with integrated real-world applications.
• VTCT Hair & Beauty Qualifications VTCT-accredited Hair & Beauty qualifications delivered at JEP's Salon Space at the Bolton Education Hub, covering Skincare, Makeup Artistry, Hairdressing, and Holistic Therapies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% exam pass rate in 2024/25
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NCFEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJEP is an approved NCFE Exam Centre, enabling learners to gain recognised qualifications including Level 1 and 2 in English, Maths, Occupational Studies, Art & Design and Health and Fitness.
• VTCTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJEP became an approved VTCT Skills Centre in 2025, enabling delivery of industry-recognised Hair & Beauty qualifications including Skincare, Makeup Artistry, Hairdressing, and Holistic Therapies.
• Operation EncompasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership and Greater Manchester Police to safeguard children who have been involved in or witness to domestic abuse incidents.
• Adoption UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJEP Counselling is a registered provider of therapeutic services for Adoption UK, delivering interventions including Richard Rose Model of Therapeutic Life Story Work funded through the Adoption Support Fund.
• Oasis PACS (Parent and Carer Support)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated provider of therapeutic services for parents and carers across Greater Manchester, funded by the Violence Reduction Team, providing counselling for both parents/carers and their children.
• Star AcademiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJEP Counselling is the designated counselling provider for Star Academies secondary and post-16 settings.
• Oak Learning PartnershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJEP Counselling is the designated counselling provider for Oak Learning Partnership schools.
• Salford City CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter of Salford City Council Charter, indicating commitment to local community standards and partnership.
• Disability ConfidentminorOthersDisability Confident Committed employer, demonstrating commitment to inclusive employment practices.
• Greater Manchester Local AuthoritiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Alternative Provision Provider for Salford, Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Trafford, Manchester and North West Placements, with formal commissioning arrangements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hesley Group: UK residential and day school provider for children and young people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs. Directly comparable residential care and SEND specialisation to JEP Care & Respite.
• Progress Schools: UK alternative provision provider operating short-stay and bespoke AP placements for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion. Highly comparable AP-only model with multi-site regional coverage.
• Kedleston Group: Mid-sized UK alternative provision and specialist education provider operating AP settings and residential homes for vulnerable young people, including those at risk of exclusion. Closely comparable service mix and target cohort to JEP.
• Engage Academy / Engage Mutual: UK alternative provision academy providing full-time education for pupils excluded from mainstream school, with mentoring and therapeutic support. Direct overlap with JEP's AP and enrichment pathway.
• Acorn Care & Education: UK provider of residential care, fostering, and specialist education including AP for children with SEND and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Closely matches JEP's combined residential + AP + SEND delivery.
• TLG (Transforming Lives for Good): UK charity delivering alternative education programmes, behavioural support, and mentoring for children excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream school. Directly comparable AP and enrichment model serving a similar vulnerable cohort.

Broad incumbents

• Catch22: Large UK social enterprise running alternative education, children's services, and justice-related programmes including AP for excluded pupils. Comparable mission and commissioning channels (local authorities), though operating at meaningfully larger scale.
• Macintyre: National UK charity providing specialist education, residential, and community support for people with learning disabilities and autism. Comparable focus on SEND and residential care, though broader and more established.
• Witherslack Group: One of the UK's largest specialist education and care providers, operating residential schools, AP settings, and therapeutic services for children with SEND and complex needs. Direct overlap with JEP's AP, residential, and SEND focus, but at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Bright Futures UK: Smaller UK provider offering therapeutic support, alternative education, and intervention services for vulnerable children and young people. Comparable scale and multi-service model to JEP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JEPYouthENGAGE/?locale=en_GB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jep-youth-engagement
• Instagraminstagram.com/jepyouth_engage/?hl=en-gb

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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