Character above all else
Developing the person behind the potential
Education
Legacy Alternative Provision
Education
Character above all else
Legacy AP is an Alternative Provision service for 14–16+ pupils at risk of exclusion. We deliver education and character development in a supportive
setting built on the principle of “Character Above All Else.”
Our purpose
We provide small-scale education and personal development programmes that complement mainstream schools, helping young people build resilience, skills, and positive futures.
Guiding Philosophy
This alternative provision is grounded in the Maori values of Kaupapa and Whanau (family). It promotes relationship, identity, and growth with the purpose of reducing permanent exclusions from schools through character development. Guiding Principles
Whanau (Family): Cultivate belonging, connection, and mutual care.
Relationship: Build trust through consistent, supportive adult presence.
Identity: Help learners discover who they are and where they fit in the world.
Growth: Develop character traits through experience, reflection, and challenge.
Weekly Structure.
3-day provision.
Identical timetable each day for consistency
Fitness
Strength with purpose
Legacy Gym is more than a fitness space — it’s a place to grow stronger in every sense.
Rooted in the same values that shape Legacy AP — Character Above All Else — the gym blends physical challenge with purpose, identity, and belonging.
Open to the community in the mornings and evenings, Legacy Gym offers a full strength and conditioning environment, equipped with state-of-the-art training technology and versatile spaces for functional movement, free weights, cardio, and recovery. Whether you’re starting your journey or refining your performance, every session is designed to push limits, build resilience, and strengthen both body and mindset.
Our members train with intention — supporting one another, celebrating progress, and embracing the belief that true fitness extends beyond appearance.
Here, physical training becomes a reflection of life itself: effort, reflection, and continual growth.
Legacy Gym is where modern equipment meets timeless values — a community hub for those who want to lift, move, and live with purpose.
Built through belonging. Strong in body, grounded in character.
Fitness
Legacy GYM
Dr Kate Bancroft - Fellow - Oxford University, Lecturer in Education - Kings College London.
It has been my distinct pleasure to know Aaron Smithson for fifteen years, and during this time, I have consistently been impressed by his remarkable dedication and genuine passion for making a significant impact.
Aaron possesses an exceptional ability to use physical activity to connect with young people meaningfully and positively transform their lives. He is unafraid to confront social injustice and demonstrates a clear talent for spearheading positive change that brings tangible benefits to young individuals in every community he works in and with.
His extensive background as an Assistant Headteacher has equipped him with a profound understanding of the education sector, including its complexities and opportunities. It is therefore inspiring to see him now channel this wealth of experience and his forward-thinking approach into establishing a specialist centre for children facing behavioural challenges. In my opinion, he is uniquely qualified for this important undertaking.
Aaron's unwavering commitment to empowering young people and his drive to make improvements within challenging education communities are qualities I have long admired. I have every confidence that he will lead this new centre to outstanding success, mirroring his achievements in everything else he has previously put his mind to.
The Gym
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Pay for a one off day pass which will grant access for both morning and evening sessions on that day
Our
brand vision
Pioneering a new era of fitness, our gym stands at the crossroads of technology and wellness, constantly redefining what it means to be healthy. By merging cutting-edge equipment with inclusive community experiences, we create a transformative journey that empowers every individual to surpass their own potential.
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