Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre is an independent special school located in Worthing, West Sussex, serving students aged 11 to 18. With a total of 20 pupils and a capacity for 25, the school operates in an urban setting and primarily caters to students who have been absent from traditional education due to bullying, anxiety, or trauma. The school’s mission is to provide a supportive environment where students can re-engage with their education while focusing on mental wellbeing. The school does not have a religious character and follows a non-selective admissions policy. The head teacher is Kim Anderson, who leads a dedicated team committed to nurturing individual student needs. The ethos of the school embodies a belief that education should be inclusive, safe, and tailored to each student's personal journey, reflecting their motto that 'learning should be for everyone.'