Our Alternative Provision Offer

Our Offer

Alternative Provision

The Ark is an Education and Training dedicatd to supporting young people who may benefit from al alternative education (AP) pathway. We create a nurturing, structured and aspiration environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve, develop essential skills, and progress onto meaningful destinations. 

We also provide quality information, advice and guidance to help learners with the transition into further education whether that is continuing at The Ark or elsewhere. 

Referral Process
AP Courses
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Our Alternative Provision is designed for students who may have faced challenges in traditional education settings, offering a personalised and supportive approach to learning. Our intent is to:

Re-engage learners with education by providing a bespoke, high-quality curriculum that balances vocational training, academic learning, and personal development.

Deliver an inclusive and supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Prepare students for adulthood by developing key life skills, employability skills, and confidence through a combination of academic study, vocational training, and tailored support.

Provide high-quality careers education and transition support, ensuring students leave with clear pathways into further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Foster resilience, self-regulation, and emotional well-being, equipping students with strategies to manage challenges and succeed in education and beyond.

Services

Some of the services we offer to support our AP learners

For our Alternative Provision students, we take a hollisic approach to their education and put the student at the heart of what we do.

  • A tour of the premises and a free taster session
  • A secure building with a controlled entrance
  • Student-centred course builder
  • Inidivudal Learning Plan
  • Pastoral Support on a 1:1 basis
  • IAG Meeting
  • PSHE dedicated Morning each Half Term
  • Industry Professional Educators
  • Daily communication with the student's parents/carers
  • On-call phone for parents and student communication
  • Bi-Weekly Reports, Half Termly Reports and Termly Reports
  • Daily attendance notification
  • Register in line with SIMs
  • FREE Brekfast facilities
  • Behaviour Reward System

We also offer
GCSE Equivalent Qualifications

Supporting Students

At The Ark, we understand that every student’s journey is unique. We provide a nurturing and structured environment for learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Special Educational Needs (SEN), and those experiencing Emotional-Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

Our Approach

✔ Personalised Learning Plans – Tailored strategies to meet individual needs, ensuring students feel safe, valued, and supported.
✔ Small Class Sizes & Safe Spaces – A calm, low-pressure environment to reduce anxiety and promote engagement.
✔ Keyworker & Pastoral Support – Regular check-ins with dedicated staff to build trust and confidence.
✔ Gradual Reintegration for EBSA Students – Flexible attendance options, phased transitions, and anxiety-reducing techniques.
✔ Therapeutic Approaches – Use of emotional regulation tools, sensory strategies, and mentoring sessions to develop resilience.

Our goal is to help students regain confidence in education, develop coping strategies, and prepare for their next steps—whether that’s further education, training, or employment.

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