Inspired Alternative Education

An outdoor alternative education setting in photographic realism: a large wooden picnic-style table under a leafy tree, with open exercise books, colored pencils, a rugged tablet, and a simple magnifying glass arranged across the surface, but no people in sight. A nearby chalkboard on an easel shows only colorful diagrams and arrows, no letters. In the background, raised planter beds, a small weather station, and a ball resting on short grass hint at experiential learning and physical activity. Soft late-morning sunlight filters through branches, casting dappled shadows over the table. Captured from a slightly low angle along the table’s edge, the composition emphasizes collaboration, fresh air, and re-engagement with learning in a calm, hopeful mood.

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Explore alternative provision, mentoring, tutoring and SEND support, tailored to help young people re engage fully.

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An inviting SEND-friendly learning nook in photographic realism, with a large, supportive armchair facing a height-adjustable desk that holds noise-cancelling headphones, a colorful tactile fidget set, and a tablet on an adjustable stand showing simple geometric patterns. A soft weighted blanket is folded neatly over the arm of the chair. Nearby, a low sensory shelf displays textured balls, fabric swatches, and visual cue cards without text. The room is bathed in diffused natural light from a high window with sheer curtains, complemented by a dimmable floor lamp. Shot at eye-level with a gentle, shallow depth of field, the mood is reassuring, calm, and inclusive, suggesting tailored SEND support and emotional regulation spaces without any people present.

Flexible alternative provision programmes combining academic learning, mentoring and wellbeing support to re engage young people with education pathways success.

A long wooden table in a contemporary mentoring room, completely empty of people, with two distinct workstations facing each other: one side with a rugged laptop, notebook, and colored pens; the other with a tablet displaying abstract icons and a structured planner open with blank, grid-like pages. Between them sits a small pot plant and a stress-relief sensory toy. The walls feature framed, text-free posters using icons and shapes to represent goals, support, and growth. Warm ceiling lights blend with soft afternoon light from a side window, creating a balanced, professional atmosphere. Photographic realism, slightly elevated angle, subtle depth of field, conveying focused one-to-one support and guidance in alternative education without depicting any humans.

Targeted tutoring and specialist SEND support, building confidence, key skills and independence through personalised sessions in school, online or community.

Funding

Core Package

From £225 per day per young person for core Alternative Provision, commissioned termly with a minimum of 2 days per week. Bespoke packages (including mentoring, tutoring and SEND support) are costed following an initial consultation and can be funded via school budgets, High Needs Block or local authority commissioning agreements.

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Enhanced Package

1:1 Mentoring and Tutoring from £60 per hour, with reduced day rates for integrated programmes (e.g. 3–5 hours per day). Long‑term packages can be block‑commissioned by schools or local authorities, with invoicing arranged monthly in arrears and clear, itemised breakdowns for Pupil Premium or High Needs funding audits.

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Choosing the right support pathway

Compare programmes at a glance to see which pathway best matches each young person’s needs, timetable and goals, from short term re engagement placements to longer term alternative provision, mentoring, tutoring or SEND support commissioned by schools and local authorities nationwide.

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