A detailed review of each staff member
Krystian is an experienced, dynamic, and innovative educational headteacher and senior leader, with a solid history of achievement working within pupil referral units, SEMH and special education.
Krystian enjoyed an inspirational and positively enjoyable educational experience as a pupil, culminating in him earning the accolade of Head Boy in his final year at Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale. Whilst achieving a strong range of GCSE qualifications, Krystian passionately believes that it was his exposure to extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities that really developed his strength of character and emotional intelligence.
Upon leaving school, Krystian enjoyed professional status in football and music prior to working in education. Realising the importance of further education, he continued to study part-time alongside his early careers, securing a 2:1 degree, graduating from Liverpool John Moores University prior to completing his teacher training.
With substantial experience within education including mainstream primary and secondary, PRU and special education, further complimented by over ten years in school governance across three educational settings, Krystian has an unwavering commitment to pupil-centred approaches, to ensure every child has access to an educational environment in which they can achieve, excel and flourish.
Krystian founded Life Changing Education Ltd to create a collaborative alternative provision, in which we can transform the life aspirations and skills for the pupils we work with. Education has a duty to support pupils in their journey towards further education and employment, and should incorporate academic progress alongside supporting pupils knowledge of the world, industry awareness and
exposure, and physical and mental well-being.
Life Changing Education was created from a belief that every young person deserves more than just access to education - they deserve opportunity, dignity and a future they can believe in. Our work is about removing barriers, raising aspiration and creating pathways where pupils can truly flourish.
Krystian Liptrot
Our provision is designed for children and young people who:
Have identified SEMH needs
Require a more personalised and therapeutic learning environment
May struggle to thrive in mainstream settings
Need consistent relational support to feel safe, regulated and ready to learn
LCE Academy is built around:
A multi-disciplinary team with extensive expertise
Highly structured routines that reduce anxiety and promote confidence
Therapeutic, calm and sensory-aware environments
Small class sizes and personalised learning
A relational approach centred on trust, safety and wellbeing
Every aspect—from staffing to spaces—has been designed with SEMH needs at the forefront.
Pupils follow a broad, ambitious and carefully adapted curriculum, including:
Core academic subjects
Personal development and life skills
Therapeutic and wellbeing programmes
Creative and vocational learning opportunities
Our curriculum aims to close academic gaps while helping pupils build confidence, independence and emotional resilience.
SEMH support is woven into every part of their school day. This includes:
Key-worker relationships
Therapeutic interventions
Daily check-ins and regulation routines
Trauma-informed practice
Restorative approaches
Bespoke support plans tailored to each pupil’s needs
Our goal is to help pupils feel safe, understood and empowered.
LCE Academy has been designed specifically for SEMH learners, with:
Calm, low-stimulation classrooms
Breakout therapy rooms
Sensory-aware spaces
Outdoor learning areas
Safe zones for regulation
Structured routines and movement breaks
The environment is a key part of helping pupils regulate, feel secure and engage successfully in learning.



