What Is Alternative Provision? A Guide for Schools and Parents
A plain-English guide to alternative provision in England: who it is for, the main types of AP, who arranges it and what schools and parents can expect.
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Alternative Provision Guides and Resources
Practical, plain-English guides for schools, AP providers, local authorities and families.
Guides
How to Make an Alternative Provision Referral: A Step-by-Step Guide for Schools
A practical, step-by-step guide for SENCOs, inclusion leads and heads of year on making a safe, well-prepared alternative provision referral.
Read the guideAlternative Provision Compliance: What Schools and Providers Need to Record
What schools and AP providers should record to meet the statutory guidance on alternative provision and KCSIE, from staff checks to attendance and reviews.
Read the guideSchool Exclusions Explained: Suspensions, Permanent Exclusions and Managed Moves
A clear guide to suspensions, permanent exclusions and managed moves in England, and how alternative provision fits in, for schools and families.
Read the guideHow Schools Can Monitor Pupils Placed in Alternative Provision
Practical ways for schools to track pupils in alternative provision: attendance, safeguarding, progress, quality assurance visits and regular reviews.
Read the guideA Parent’s Guide to Alternative Provision: What to Expect
A friendly guide for parents and carers whose child is starting alternative provision: what it is, what to ask, and what support you can expect.
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