Leicester and Leicestershire
Alternative Provision in Leicester and Leicestershire
ReferralMS helps schools and commissioners across Leicester and Leicestershire refer pupils to approved alternative provision, follow each placement and keep safeguarding evidence in one secure place.
Referring pupils to approved AP in the area
Leicester city and the surrounding county have a wide mix of schools, academies and alternative provision – full-time and part-time placements, small groups, 1-to-1 and outreach support. ReferralMS gives them a shared, secure way to work together.
For local schools
Send an AP referral online to a local provider, follow it from submission to placement and see attendance as it is recorded.
For commissioners
See placements, attendance and quality assurance records for the providers you commission, without collecting spreadsheets.
For local AP providers
Receive referrals from schools across the city and county, manage places and keep compliance evidence ready.
How a local referral works
- Your school chooses a suitable provider and completes the online referral
- The provider reviews the referral and confirms whether they can offer a place
- Start date, timetable and parental consent are agreed and recorded
- Attendance, safeguarding concerns and progress come back to your school
Tested with local providers
ReferralMS is tested in real settings by alternative provision providers, including Triple Skillz Education, a council-approved provider in Leicester and one of our key beta testing partners. Their feedback on receiving referrals from local schools, keeping registers and sharing safeguarding information helps make sure the system works the way AP really works in the area.
Find out more about our beta testing partner Triple Skillz Education at tripleskillz.education.
Frequently asked questions
Is ReferralMS only for Leicester and Leicestershire?
No. ReferralMS is available to schools, AP providers and local authorities across England, and is already used locally.
Does using ReferralMS tie us to a particular provider?
No. ReferralMS is independent. Schools can refer to any provider they choose, and providers of any size can use ReferralMS.
Can we see ReferralMS in person?
Book a demo and we’ll arrange a time that suits you, online or in person where possible.
Working in Leicester or Leicestershire?
Book a demo to see how ReferralMS can connect your school, provision or service with local partners.