How it can help
They deliver tuition for children and young people who are not attending a school. They support across all key stages.
They cater to the individual's specific needs whilst adhering to the national curriculum.
They can support with achieving KS1 to 5, GCSE and functional skills as well as social and life skills.
They offer tuition face to face in schools, learners' homes and libraries.
They also offer bespoke programmes including the emotional wellbeing programme.
Age
4 to 25
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.