Alternative Provision
Alternative Provision (AP) is education arranged by local authorities or schools for pupils who, due to exclusion, illness, or other circumstances, would not otherwise receive suitable education. This includes Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), AP academies, and independent providers delivering statutory education outside mainstream settings
At Inspire EHC, we provide tailored Alternative Provision for learners facing challenges such as school refusal, anxiety, or exclusion, helping them access consistent, high-quality education, whether in person or online.
Key Takeaways
- Statutory Compliance: provision meets DfE guidelines for full-time education for excluded pupils or those with medical needs
- Reintegration Focus: we aim to reintegrate 90% of learners into mainstream settings or further education
- Holistic Support: placements combine academic tuition with therapeutic interventions to address SEMH needs
- Bespoke Timetables: every student receives a custom schedule based on their baseline assessment and EHCP requirements
Our Approach to Learning
Our approach centres on trauma-informed practice and flexible curriculum delivery. We assess each learner's baseline functional skills and design a timetable that balances core academics with vocational or therapeutic sessions, setting personalised goals that build resilience alongside progress.
Every student's provision looks different: our team combines engaging one-to-one support with evidence-based methods such as scaffolded instruction and sensory breaks, adapting as each learner grows in confidence and skill.
The Importance of Well-being in AP
Successful AP placements prioritise emotional stability to enable cognitive availability for learning. By addressing the root causes of dysregulation, such as anxiety or trauma, we create the psychological safety learners need before academic engagement can follow.
That's why every placement pairs academic achievement with emotional and social growth, in a warm, inclusive environment that helps learners face challenges with confidence and reach their targets, with support at every step.
How to Access Alternative Provision
Step 1: Submit a referral. Schools or Local Authorities complete a referral form detailing the student's EHCP status, academic history, and specific SEMH needs.
Step 2: Initial assessment. Our team conducts a baseline assessment of the student's functional skills and emotional needs to build a custom learning plan.
Step 3: Placement and review. The student begins with a phased induction, followed by weekly progress reviews to ensure the provision meets statutory requirements and the student's goals.
Join Us
At Inspire EHC, we're more than an educational service. We're a team dedicated to nurturing and inspiring young people through strong partnerships. If you're looking for a partner that values emotional well-being as much as academic success, we'd love to hear from you.
Book a Consultation
Contact our team today to discuss how our Alternative Provision can support your students.