Education
Bespoke learning matched to assessed starting points, individual goals and recognised qualification routes.
LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side
More than boxing.A pathway to success.
Boxing-led alternative education, mentoring and character development delivered from Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club for pupils across the Manchester local authority area.
LRL Education × Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club
LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side
FIREBOX
FocusIdentityResilienceEducation
Built On eXcellence
LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side is a two or three-day KS3 and KS4 programme for young people who need a more active, relational way back into education. English and Maths sit alongside boxing, mentoring and personal development, with every part of the day working towards stronger attendance, better self-regulation, recognised learning and a clear next step.
Education keeps options open.Boxing creates meaningful challenge. Mentoring helps pupils make sense of it. Education keeps the future in view.
01Routine becomes disciplineRepeated routines, clear boundaries and challenge pupils can learn to manage.
02Challenge builds confidenceSuccess in a demanding environment can change what a young person believes they are capable of.
03Education keeps options openAcademic progress, qualifications and preparation for the next stage.
The LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side offer
Education is the core. The other strands help pupils access it.
English, Maths and wider learning remain central. Boxing provides challenge and routine, mentoring helps pupils reflect and regulate, and personal development turns those experiences into skills that transfer beyond the gym.
Boxing
Physical challenge, fitness and progressive skill development used to build discipline, confidence and self-control.
Mentoring
Trusted adult relationships, structured reflection and regulation support built into the programme.
Personal development
Confidence, self-awareness, communication, resilience, responsibility and readiness for adult life.
Future pathways
Qualifications, aspiration and clear next steps towards reintegration, specialist provision, college or training.
The idea behind the name
FIRE
Four words pupils can actually use.
FIRE gives pupils and staff a shared language for what progress looks like across lessons, coaching, mentoring and reflection. It is simple enough to remember and specific enough to revisit.
Built On eXcellence
F
Focus
Building concentration, routine and positive learning habits.
I
Identity
Understanding who they are, building self-awareness, emotional literacy and a stronger sense of belonging.
R
Resilience
Strengthening emotional regulation, perseverance and recovery from setbacks.
E
Education
Creating strong education foundations, raising aspirations and building belief in future success.
The LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side programme
Two weekly patterns, the same expectations.
The two-day and three-day programmes are designed to fit different education packages. Both follow the same 38-week rolling curriculum, so pupils can join during the year without waiting for a new unit or term to begin.
3-day programme
KS3 & KS4 groups
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Three days each week of education, boxing, mentoring, personal development and outdoor education or enrichment.
EducationBoxingMentoringPersonal developmentOutdoor education & enrichment
More contact. Stronger routine. Greater continuity.2-day programme
KS3 & KS4 groups
Tuesday & Thursday
Two focused days each week combining education, boxing, mentoring and personal development within a wider education package.
EducationBoxingMentoringPersonal development
Focused intervention within a wider education package.Commissioning & availability
Build the right package around the learner.
LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side placements are agreed around learner need, weekly pattern, staffing, risk and the wider education plan. Contact LRL for current availability and commissioning arrangements.
Discuss an LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side placement
Schools and local authorities considering more than one placement can discuss commissioning arrangements directly with the team.
Who we work with
For young people who need a different environment, not lower expectations.
FIREBOX is commissioned as part of the learner’s wider education plan. Suitability, attendance, SEND, risk and intended outcomes are agreed before the placement begins and reviewed throughout.
NCFEFunctional Skills English & Maths
AQAUnit Award pathways
38 weeksRolling curriculum and progression planning
Physical activity, safety and suitability
Physical challenge must be safe, proportionate and educationally justified.
Interest in boxing is not enough on its own. We consider the learner’s needs, medical information, communication, regulation, risk and the purpose of the placement before deciding whether FIREBOX is appropriate.
01Relevant SEND, medical, safeguarding and risk information reviewed before a placement starts
02Physical activity adapted to the learner's starting point, need and agreed risk controls
03Education, attendance, safeguarding and progress remain part of the same placement plan
04Activity and venue documentation available to commissioners through due diligence
05Clear escalation routes if health, behaviour, safeguarding or suitability concerns change
06Regular review so the programme remains appropriate and continues to meet its agreed purpose
Specific coaching activity, medical considerations and physical participation are agreed through placement planning and risk assessment. Commissioners can request relevant evidence during due diligence.
Visit LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side
Arrange a site visit
Commissioners, schools and families can visit the setting and discuss the learner's needs, attendance, SEND considerations, risk and the most appropriate placement route.
Arrange an LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side visitLRL:FIREBOX Moss Side referrals
Could LRL:FIREBOX Moss Side help this young person reconnect with education?
Tell us about the young person’s current education, attendance, SEND, interests and relevant risks, and what you hope will be different. We will explain whether FIREBOX is likely to help and which weekly pattern may be appropriate.