Gaming & Tech
That Changes Lives
Player Ready is the UK's leading tech-skills-based SEND alternative provision provider. We use gaming, coding and virtual reality to engage, inspire and educate young people who need a different approach.
Our Mission
To be the UK's leading provider of tech-skills-based alternative provision for young people with SEND. We combine gaming and technology with specialist mentoring to re-engage students, build confidence and deliver real qualifications — all in environments where they feel safe and excited to learn.
VR Experiences
Alternative Provision
Coding Clubs
What We Stand For
The principles that guide everything we do.
Every Young Person Matters
We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their background, diagnosis or educational history. Our mentoring is built around each individual.
Technology as a Superpower
Gaming and tech aren't distractions — they're bridges. We use Minecraft, Roblox, coding and VR to unlock engagement, build confidence and teach real-world skills.
Safety First, Always
Every team member is DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained. We're Ofsted registered, NOCN approved and hold ourselves to the highest standards of care.
Real Outcomes
We don't just keep young people busy. We deliver accredited qualifications, measurable progress and genuine pathways into education, training and employment.
Our Story
From a single VR arcade to a nationwide education provider.
Player Ready launches as a 6-player VR arcade inside Rollers Roller Rink
Truro venue opens — our first dedicated space
Invited to Thorpe Park for a 12-week GameFX project, returning that Halloween for VR horror
Plymouth venue opens at Lockyers Quay
Portsmouth venue opens at Bridge Shopping Centre during COVID
Taunton venue opens on Bridge Street
First ever coding club launches in Truro with Kalvin and Sam
Coding clubs roll out across all venues
Exeter venue opens at Passmore House, Marsh Barton — our largest venue
Alternative provision officially launches as a structured service
Ofsted registered — independent assurance of quality and safety
Dedicated online mentoring team formed — AP goes nationwide
NOCN Approved Centre (No. 12116) — accredited qualifications
Post-16 programme launches across all venues and online
Player Ready hits 50 staff across five venues and online
Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise headsets rolled out at Truro and Plymouth
Our Team
50+ DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained specialists across five venues and online.
Leadership
Venue Managers & Core Team
Mentors & VR Hosts
40+ dedicated mentors and VR hosts across all venues and online. Every team member is DBS enhanced checked, safeguarding trained, and passionate about gaming and tech.
Where to Find Us
Five physical venues across the South West and South Coast, plus online nationwide.
Plymouth
2 Lockyers Quay, Plymouth, Devon
Exeter
Grace Road Central, Marsh Barton, Exeter, Devon EX2 8QA
Taunton
35 Bridge Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1TP
Truro
2nd Floor, Chiltern House, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2SF
Portsmouth
Bridge Shopping Centre, 93 Fratton Road, Portsmouth
Online
Nationwide 1:1 mentoring via video call
Ready to Work With Us?
Whether you're a parent, school, local authority or just curious — we'd love to hear from you.