Specialist pathway
Interested in Starting an Alternative Provision Service?
Thinking about developing an Alternative Provision service?
What it really involves
More than premises and good intentions
Starting an AP service involves much more than finding premises and working with young people. You need to think carefully about your organisation, governance, safeguarding, policies, curriculum, staffing, quality, funding and sustainability.
We can help you understand the areas you need to consider and develop a practical plan for your organisation.
We help you build the organisation around your idea.
Our support can include
A clear view of what needs to be considered
We work through each area with you so you can make informed decisions about whether, and how, to proceed.
- AP startup planning
- Organisational structure
- Business planning
- Safeguarding and operational considerations
- Curriculum planning
- Policies and procedures
- Funding readiness
- Training and qualification planning
- Quality assurance
- Ongoing professional support
We support you to plan and develop your own organisation. We do not set up, register or operate an Alternative Provision service on your behalf, and we make no claim about approval, registration or inspection outcomes. Those decisions rest with the relevant authorities and commissioners.