Alternative Provision
We use a tailored physical, emotional and educational programme to help mentor young people, challenge their minds and motivate them – giving them the confidence they need to be successful in life and prepare them for the next educational setting.
What we do
We work with local authorities, schools, teachers, parents and
social-care institutes to engage young people in learning and put them on the path to an incredible future. By tapping into children’s interests, we’re able to better connect with them and engage them for longer – giving them the best possible chance of excelling using bespoke programmes.
What we do
Partnerships: We work with local authorities, schools, teachers, parents, and social-care institutes to create the right pathways for young people.
Engagement: We connect with children through their interests using tailored programmes to help them engage and learn.
Assemblies: We provide in-school assemblies to educate on knife crime, anti-bullying, LGBTQIA+ sexual health and other topics.
Group Projects: We create customized projects like dance workshops, group boxing, 1:1 boxing, and teacher workshops.
Mentoring: We provide mentoring at our venues or through outreach sessions, available for individual students in the morning, afternoon, or full-day slots.
Assessment: We evaluate each student’s needs and assign them to mentor packages: 12-Week Reintegration, Awaiting Placement, Training & Qualification Pathway, SEMH Placement, Outreach & Respite.
End goal: We want to equip students with new skills to help them transition back to mainstream schooling.
Who is it for?
Primary Alternative Provision
Our primary school alternative provision caters to children within the age range of 5 to 11. By providing a safe and supportive environment, we aim to re-engage children in learning and empower them for future success. Our highly skilled team of mentors guide children through personalised intervention programs and workshops, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development. With our primary alternative provision, we consistently achieve positive outcomes, including improved attendance, increased self-regulation and a renewed enthusiasm for learning.
Secondary Alternative Provision
Our secondary school alternative provision supports young people aged 11 to 16, offering engaging activities, vocational training, and academic help. Our experienced Behaviour Mentors create a nurturing environment that boosts learning engagement and personal growth. Through personalised support, we achieve improved academic performance, increased self-confidence, and smooth transitions to further education, employment or training opportunities.
Our Alternative Provision Sites
Designed with love and care, our unique settings offer an energetic, safe, productive environment for our young people.
Alternative Provision Term Dates
Autumn & Winter Terms 2024
- Tuesday 3rd September: INSET Day
- Thursday 5th September: First Day of Autumn Term
- Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November: October Half Term
- Monday 23rd December to Friday 3rd January: Christmas Holidays
Lee Barefoot, Account Manager
Lee has over 20 years of experience working with people, alongside managing and developing Alternative Provision and Outreach services. Lee has managed both of our Secondary sites and has a Level 3 in Leadership and Management. As the Account Manager for Alternative Provision, Lee is dedicated to making sure the right support is made available for every young person and that they are given the chance for a brighter future.
Successful outcomes
Everything we do is geared towards a successful outcome for the young people in our care. Whilst each plan is tailored to the individual, here are some of the typical outcomes our alternative provision achieves.
Improved Learning Outcomes
By offering personalised learning approaches, smaller class sizes, and specialised teaching methods, our alternative provision helps improve academic performance. We see an increase in attainment levels, better grades, and a greater sense of accomplishment for students.
Enhanced Social and Emotional Well-being
We recognise the importance of nurturing our young people’s social and emotional development. Through targeted interventions, mentoring, and therapeutic support, our young people develop essential life skills, resilience, and emotional well-being. This outcome can lead to improved self-confidence, better relationships with peers and adults, and a greater sense of belonging.
Increased Engagement and Attendance
Our settings provide an environment that is more conducive to engaging and motivating students who may have struggled within mainstream education settings. By offering a curriculum that aligns with their interests and needs, our alternative provision re-engages young people in learning, leading to increased attendance rates, reduced truancy, and a renewed enthusiasm for education.
Successful Transition into Further Education or Employment
One of our key objectives is to prepare our young people for their future pathways. By offering vocational training, work experience opportunities, and careers guidance and apprenticeships, our alternative provision can support young people in making successful transitions into further education, employment, or training. This outcome contributes to their long-term prospects, increases their employability, and sets them on a positive trajectory for their future.
Meet the team
Lee Barefoot
Account Manager
Charlie Ewing
Learning and Mentoring Lead
Kelly Eddy
Storyybrook Site Manager
Charles Carrington
Boxing Intervention Specialist
Martin Wiggins
Trades Provision Manager (DDSL)
Charlotte Linsell
Alternative Provision Assistant Operations & Compliance Manager
Natalie Lee
Alternative Provision Operations Manager
Rebecca Sherwood
Pastoral Lead & DSL
Bradley Clapson
Creative & Digital Lead
Testimonials
Storyys of our young people
We work with local authorities, schools, teachers, parents and social-care institutes to engage young people in learning and put them on the path for an incredible future. By tapping into children’s interests, we’re able to better connect with them and engage them for longer – giving them the best possible chance of excelling.
Safeguarding
We take our approach to safeguarding very seriously. Meet Rebecca and her team to find out more.
Policies
We have a range of policies and procedures ranging our alternative provision, residential care and training areas of the business.
We place children before profits.
Alongside Alternative Provision, we also offer safe, homely high-quality Supported Accommodation (16+) and Children’s Homes. We have designed bespoke care packages to meet the needs of our young people, in a wholesome, holistic manner. We make a difference to the lives of young people in care, helping them to reach their potential and transition into adulthood.