alternative education to pupils out of school

What alternative education is available to children out of school?

The government has published Statutory Guidance called “Alternative Provision“. It includes:

education arranged by LA for pupils who because of exclusion, illness or other reasons would not otherwise receive a suitable education; education arranged by schools for pupils on a fixed period exclusion; pupils directed by schools to off-site provision to improve their behaviour.

The education should be the same amount as a child would receive in a maintained school and can be made up by two or more part-time provisions.

The education can take place in a Pupil Referral Unit or at another school.

The Guidance standard required:

Aim at good academic attainment on par with mainstream schools in key subjects (English, maths, science and IT with the appropriate qualifications);

identify and meet the specific personal, social and academic needs of pupils; aim to improve a pupil’s motivation and self-confidence, attendance and engagement with education; and have clearly defined objectives including future options of education, training or employment.