How it can help
They deliver education programmes to young people. They offer a holistic approach. They use a range of methods such as Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and dance.
They offer a range of creative vocational programmes. They also run life skills and wellbeing programmes.
They offer the opportunity to sit some examinations.
Age
11 to 18
Up to 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Eligibility
A pupil is eligible for alternative provision if they:
- have been permanently excluded
- are unable to attend school because of illness for 15 days or more, and the school is unable to provide suitable education during that time
- need off-site provision to improve their behaviour
- have an Education, Health and Care Plan and the Local Authority considers that it would be inappropriate for the child’s needs to be delivered in a school setting
- have an Education, Health and Care Plan and are awaiting a suitable school placement
How to access
The local council or your child’s school will arrange alternative provision.
If your child is being placed in alternative education by Essex County Council, the provider must be approved and included on the Individual Packages of Education (IPES) framework. This provider has been successful in meeting the required standard and is approved to provide IPES support in Essex.