Alternative provision

Alternative provision (AP)

Alternative provision is education for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, are not able to receive suitable education in a school or setting.

This support is usually provided for a short, specific period before a child returns to school, other suitable education, or employment alongside part-time study or training.

Sometimes your child’s school will offer them an alternative provision package and sometimes we will offer this option.

Read statutory guidance about alternative provision on GOV.UK.

Foundry College

Foundry College fulfils our statutory requirement to provide education and support to learners who:

• have been permanently excluded
• are at risk of permanent exclusion
• have medical needs and cannot attend school regularly

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