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Issue 01 · September 2026

Home Education Welcomes You

Week one at CLIMB: welcoming our first youngsters and families, sharing our vision with parents, and baseline assessments to find every learner's starting point.

01A New Chapter Begins

This week marked the beginning of a new chapter at CLIMB Education. We welcomed our youngsters and families into a learning environment built around a simple belief: people over performance, growth over grades, and purpose over pressure.

From meeting new faces to settling into new routines, Week One was about creating a sense of belonging and setting the foundations for the journey ahead. And so, the CLIMB begins 🏔️

02Parents Are Part of the Climb

One of our biggest highlights this week was welcoming our parents and youngsters together for the start of their CLIMB journey. Home education works best when young people, parents and educators work in partnership.

We shared our vision, expectations and approach — from character building and academic achievement to independence, responsibility and purpose. CLIMB isn't here to replace home education. We're here to support families on the journey 💚

“We're here to support families on the journey.”

03Finding Our Starting Point

Every journey needs a starting point. This week, our youngsters completed their baseline assessments, giving our teachers an opportunity to understand where each learner is academically and how we can best support their progress.

At CLIMB, assessment isn't simply about a score — it's about recognising strengths, identifying areas for growth and helping every youngster take their next step forward.

“Progress starts from where you are.”
CLIMB youngsters: Finding Our Starting Point
CLIMB youngsters: Finding Our Starting Point
CLIMB youngsters: Finding Our Starting Point
CLIMB youngsters: Finding Our Starting Point
CLIMB youngsters: Finding Our Starting Point

Meet the team

  • Mr Asad Kayani, Founder and DirectorMr Asad KayaniDirector
  • Dr Huda Ahmed, DirectorDr Huda AhmedDirector
  • Miss Shamim Akhtar, Academic Leader, at the periodic tableMiss Shamim AkhtarProgramme Leader
  • Mr Abid Ali, Pastoral Leader, working with students outdoorsMr Abid AliPastoral Leader
  • Mr Barrie, Character Building Leader, working with a studentMr BarrieCharacter Building Leader
  • Miss Aaisha Akhtar, Operational AdministratorMiss Aaisha AkhtarOperational Manager
  • Miss Natalie, KS3 Leader and English teacher, teaching a classMiss NatalieProject & Enrichment Coordinator
  • Miss Azba, Beyond 16 and Maths teacher, working with a studentMiss AzbaSkills & Career Coordinator
  • Mr Raf, Religious Studies teacherMr RafReligious Studies
  • Miss Jenna, Science teacher, with students at a work tableMiss JennaScience
  • Mr Jarmaine, Sports Coach, coaching indoor footballMr JarmaineSports Coach