The Evolving Landscape of Internal Alternative Provision - Insights and Best Practices
The landscape of alternative provision is rapidly evolving, with many schools exploring the benefits of internal alternative provision (IAP) as a solution to support students who struggle to engage with their education.
At Academy21, we’ve seen the transformative impact of well-implemented internal AP. By working closely with schools, we help create tailored strategies that meet the unique needs of each student.
In this edition:
What is Internal Alternative Provision (IAP)?
Internal alternative provision is a school-based approach designed to support students who find it difficult to thrive in traditional classroom settings. Typically conducted on-site or through online support, IAP provides a safe and structured environment for students to rebuild confidence and re-engage with their education.
With flexible approaches that can vary across schools, internal AP allows each setting to create bespoke solutions. By following best practices, schools can provide the right support to help students overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
Fully Internal vs. Hybrid Models of AP
While some schools adopt a fully internal model, many are turning to hybrid approaches, combining in-person support with online education like the solutions offered by Academy21. This hybrid model is often quicker to implement and provides a flexible way to balance resources while ensuring high-quality education for students.
With Academy21’s support, schools can offer a core curriculum taught by experienced subject specialists online while providing pastoral care and guidance on-site. This blend of resources allows schools to create a nurturing environment while addressing students’ academic and emotional needs effectively.
Best Practices for Internal AP
Successful internal alternative provision hinges on best practices tailored to your school’s unique context. From aligning IAP with whole-school inclusion strategies to providing specialist staff training and creating a balanced curriculum, Academy21 works with schools to ensure their internal AP meets the highest standards.
??Read more in our blog: Best practices for setting up internal AP in your school.
Academy21: Supporting Every Step of Your Journey
Creating effective internal alternative provision is a rewarding challenge, and Academy21 is here to help. Whether you’re looking to implement internal AP as a proactive solution or a short-term intervention, we offer tailored support that empowers students and schools alike.
From fostering relationships and addressing social, emotional, and behavioural needs to delivering impactful online education, we help schools provide the educational bridge students need to thrive.
Join Our Free Webinar: Internal Alternative Provision: From Remote to Reintegration with Students at the Core.
Join Alessandro Capozzi , Executive Headteacher, and Amy Husband , Head of School, Academic, along with special guests Sam Strickland , Principal of The Duston School, and Samantha Warwick, SENDCo at Formby High School as they discuss best practices for internal AP and strategies for successful implementation in schools.
Key takeaways from the webinar:
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?? Understanding the characteristics of effective Internal Alternative Provision
?? Solutions for overcoming challenges in schools, academies, and MATs
?? The role of online education in internal AP
?? The benefits of combining remote and in-school provision
?? 15-minute live Q&A You can submit your questions in advance through our registration form or ask them live during the webinar.
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Tiers before tears: the three-tier model of intervention
“Children only get one childhood. They deserve to get the support they need to thrive and prepare for happy, healthy and productive adulthoods” - (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan. HM Government, March 2023)
Anyone working in Education would agree wholeheartedly with the above statement. The question that keeps many of us up at night, though, is, ” So what does this support look like, and how can I implement it?”
The three-tier model of intervention offers a structured framework to meet the diverse needs of students through:
?? Tier 1 – Individual and/or intensive support
?? Tier 2 – Classroom-based targeted interventions
?? Tier 3 – Universal offer for all pupils
This model integrates seamlessly with Internal Alternative Provision, offering tailored solutions for students with mental health challenges, anxiety, or emotionally based school avoidance (ESBA). By combining academic support with a focus on social, emotional, and behavioural needs, schools can create a holistic environment that empowers students to succeed.
Within this model, online education, particularly online alternative provision, can play a vital role, all whilst pupils are accessing onsite IAPs. Their curriculum can be delivered at age and stage-appropriate levels, right through to GCSE, by qualified and subject-expert teachers under the physical supervision of their trusted support staff.
A ‘circuit break’ approach can be the optimum solution for some of our most complex pupils. Time away from the environment they have been so accustomed to struggling in?can give them the space and privacy to reflect on and act on what they are academically capable of. This is a space where online learning can really benefit both the pupil and the school, which has exhausted all other means of intervention.
?? We encourage you to read our blog to find out more: Tiers before tears: The three-tier model of intervention.
Working together to build bright futures!
At Academy21, we understand that every school, teacher, and student is unique. That’s why we’re committed to providing tailored solutions that make a meaningful difference in academic and personal outcomes. Whether through online learning or collaborative in-house strategies, we’re here to help you transform your approach to alternative provision.
Our dedicated team are based throughout the UK and are on-hand to support you. If you have a question about our provision or want to know more about how we can support you, get in touch at the link below.
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