• The pupil's key talents are not being developed through the national curriculum.

  Alternative Provision recognizes that we are all individuals with different strengths and weaknesses and that mainstream education is not for everyone.

• The pupil has had one or more fixed-term exclusions and is considered to be at risk of permanent exclusion from school.

  Alternative Provision is a strategy to avoid permanent exclusion for pupils and to encourage inclusion into education.

• The pupil has not been attending school regularly for whatever reason, and is therefore unlikely to achieve GCSEs.

  Alternative Provision offers a different setting with a broader choice of subjects for all pupils. Subjects are taught in blocked sessions rather than hourly sessions.

• The pupil is on the Off Roll register awaiting a school place.

  Alternative Provision gives pupils a chance to engage in education while they are waiting for a school place to become available.

What are the advantages of the Alternative Provision at Flexible Learning?

• Pupils can choose from a variety of educational options, including core GCSEs, Functional Skills, Vocational Training and practical skills that lead to jobs.

• Pupils are given a greater degree of flexibility in what they learn and how they learn.

• Pupils are given more independence and are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves.

• Pupils who are doing what they enjoy often find they are more motivated to attend class and achieve good results in their chosen subject area. Doing well promotes higher self-esteem.

• Pupils who are referred by a school remain on roll with that school and the school funds their place in alternative provision. The school remains ultimately responsible for the pupil, and the offer of alternative provision shows a commitment by the school to an inclusive approach to the pupil’s education.

At the Flexible Learning we offer a range of courses that includes GCSEs in core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and ICT along with specialist areas such as Preparation for Working Life, Art & Design, Performing Arts, Citizenship and Sports. We also offer Functional Skills to pupils that include English, Maths, ICT, Science, Sports and Preparation for Working Life.

Courses are offered according to need, availability and after consultation with agencies involved with the family.

For Further Information Please Contact
The Alternative Provision Department
Zubair Khan | Director - Alternative Provision
Phone : 0121 240 3718        
Email   :zubair@flexiblelearning.org.uk