Skillway is here to help young people
discover and apply their practical skills

Skillway was founded over fifteen years ago to fill the gap where mainstream education was unable to provide for the complex needs of every young person being educated in a strict academic environment. Today we continue through our team of dedicated and highly experienced skilled craftsmen and women to inspire young people aged 14 to 16-years-old of both sexes to discover their true capabilities and to apply these in a disciplined but exciting workshop environment.

We are proud of our enviable four students to one tutor workshop ratio and our high attendance record. Students, who often join us feeling very disillusioned with their educational experiences, are soon encouraged to engage with our stimulating training environment.

Schools within our West Surrey and Hampshire borders catchment area enthusiastically support our non-academic training courses with students attending for one day per week during term time. We also accept home-educated youngsters.

Our core courses focus on manual skills including woodwork, metalwork, basic engineering, stone work, fine arts and stained glass. Skillway operates with two skill levels to attain with our foundation and masterclass courses. All courses are accredited and recognised by local colleges and businesses, and many of our students are well-placed to secure apprenticeships utilising their chosen skills development.

Skillway is often featured in the local press and we are enthusiastically supported by local organisations many of whom actively provide sponsorship, and the local community. We hold charitable status and are governed by a board of trustees.

Our fully-equipped workshops are located in a tranquil setting in Godalming, Surrey close to the public transport network. Our facilities are fully equipped to full health & safety standards and all of our tutors are cleared through a CRB check.