Crossroads Educational Consultants sponsors Young Person of the Year at South Wales Community Awards 2026

# What happened

Crossroads Educational Consultants is sponsoring the Young Person of the Year Award at the South Wales Community Awards 2026. The award honours young people who demonstrate resilience, kindness, courage and commitment to their communities.

# Who is Crossroads

Crossroads was founded by husband-and-wife team Kate and Gavin Gibson. The organisation opened in 2023 and works with families, local authorities and education professionals across South Wales. The founders describe their purpose as providing alternatives to traditional schooling for children and young people who need a different approach.

# What Crossroads offers

Crossroads delivers personalised learning programmes. Core elements described by the organisation include:

• One-to-one academic support and tutoring.
• Preparation for qualifications and examinations.
• Practical learning opportunities and workshops.
• Wellbeing support integrated with learning.
• Chances for young people to learn alongside peers in a supportive setting.

These programmes aim to help learners reach their potential whether they are home-educated, neurodivergent, or supported via EOTAS arrangements.

# Educational approach and priorities

The team emphasises meeting each young person where they are, building positive relationships, and helping them regain confidence in learning. They say their focus goes beyond qualifications to include helping young people discover what they are capable of and identify constructive next steps.

This holistic approach explains why sponsoring the Young Person of the Year Award aligned with Crossroads' priorities: the organisation encounters daily examples of young people overcoming challenges, developing confidence and supporting others.

# Community connection

Crossroads highlighted the role of community in its growth and described the South Wales Community Awards as an opportunity to celebrate people who quietly make a difference. Sponsoring the young-person category is intended to shine a spotlight on the achievements of young people in the region.

# Context in local coverage

The sponsorship sits alongside broader community award coverage in the South Wales Argus, which named finalists for multiple categories and profiles individuals and groups making local contributions. Crossroads' involvement connects its on-the-ground work with a public celebration of youth achievement.

# What this means for families and local partners

For families and professionals looking for alternatives to mainstream provision, Crossroads presents a package of tailored academic, practical and wellbeing supports. Local authorities and education professionals already working with Crossroads can point to a local organisation that combines individualised teaching with qualifications pathways and social learning opportunities.

# Bottom line

Crossroads Educational Consultants is sponsoring a local award that matches its mission: recognising young people who demonstrate resilience and community commitment while promoting personalised, relationship-based alternatives to traditional schooling.