2024
A New Vision for Beauty Education
Pathways Beauty Academy was founded in response to a growing need for alternative provision training. Our goal was simple: to create a sanctuary where teenagers could escape traditional academic pressures and find their passion in the world of cosmetology and personal wellness.
2025
Empowering personal development through vocational craft
By our second year, the academy evolved into a professional training salon. We integrated practical cosmetology skills with a focus on personal growth, helping our students build the confidence and professional etiquette necessary for a successful transition into the beauty industry.
2026
A Legacy of Future Beauty Professionals
The story of Pathways Beauty Academy continues to unfold as we equip the next generation with the tools for success. Our training salon has become a community hub for excellence, where every student is seen as a rising professional in the hair and beauty sector.
Jen Law
Salon Manager & Safeguarding Lead
A visionary in make-up artistry with 20 years of industry experience and a qualified beauty teacher. Dedicated, passionate, expert
Lauren CookeÂ
Salon TutorÂ
Specializing in Nail Technology and an expert in behaviour management with 5 years working in an Alternative Provision environmentÂ
Ellie-May Paterson
Trainee Salon TutorÂ
Ex-academy learner, sailing through her apprenticeship with us and now training to work with the young people that she once was