Alternative provision

Alternative provision (AP) refers to educational settings designed for students who are unable to attend mainstream schools.

Alternative provision (AP) refers to educational settings designed for students who, for various reasons, are unable to attend mainstream schools. This can include those with:

  • behavioural issues
  • medical conditions
  • other challenges that hinder their participation in traditional classrooms

AP aims to provide tailored support, helping students to re-engage with education and achieve academic and personal development goals.

These provisions can take various forms, including:

  • special schools
  • pupil referral units (PRUs)
  • other educational institutions that focus on specific needs

The goal of AP is not only to deliver education but also to support students' social and emotional well-being. AP provides a route back into mainstream education or prepares them for future employment or training opportunities.

Here are some of the alternative providers that are utilised in Solihull

There are also private tutoring companies contracted to work with individual children.

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