Our Founders' Story
EDU360 Integrated Education was founded in 2016 by educators Justin Barry and Jacqui McKelvey
in response to a quiet, but persistent question.
“What will happen to that child?”
The child in question had been overlooked and was stagnating in a remedial setting – not disruptive, but going nowhere. He was simply waiting to reach the legal age to leave school, with no qualifications, no confidence, and no clear path forward.
And, he was not the only one.
Justin and Jacqui saw this not as a failure of the student, but of the system. They recognised that many students who learn differently were being left behind – not because they lacked ability, but because they needed a different kind of support.
They imagined a school that could respond to these needs with care, structure, and heart.
From the beginning, EDU360 was about more than academics. It was about building the magic of self-esteem within each student – supporting them in identifying their own value, trusting their voice, and stretching toward their unique potential. Justin and Jacqui believed that every student deserved to feel proud of who they are and hopeful about where they’re going.
EDU360 opened its doors to just two students. Today, we have many graduates working or studying further. Each one a testament to what’s possible when students are supported with patience, understanding, and belief.
