Alternative Provision

Admissions Criteria

• Our Alternative Provision is available to young people from age 6
• We work closely with schools, parents, and commissioning bodies to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive—both personally and academically.
• To maintain strong partnerships and high standards, we require all new commissioning bodies to carry out a site visit prior to the agreement of any student placement. This helps ensure that they are fully informed about our provision and the environment we offer.
• We welcome prospective students to visit the studio, either in person or virtually, to gain a sense of our setting before starting. During these visits, students and their families will have the opportunity to meet with our AP Liaison & Director, Janel, who will be on hand to answer any questions about the studio and our Alternative Provision.

Programme Length

• Minimum one half-day (2.5 hours) per week
• Maximum to two full days (11 hours) per week (or four half days)
• Minimum delivery of six consecutive weeks (or one half-term).

Key Aims of our Provision

• To re-engage learners through creativity, using the arts to inspire and reconnect with learning and personal growth.
• Build confidence, resilience and communication using music and the creative arts to develop self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and essential social skills.
• Provide a safe, inclusive and inspiring space to learn in.
• Offer a learner centred approach, tailoring our services to meet the needs of each individual, valuing and celebrating strengths, achievements and successes while supporting personal and academic progress.
• Explore pathways for future/further study and potential creative industry opportunities.

Programme Content

• Instrumental sessions (Drums, Guitar, Singing, Piano, Bass, Ukulele, Saxophone)
• Music Production
• Song-Writing & Composition
• Animation & Small-Scale Film Production
• DJ-ing
• Digital Game Design
• Therapeutic Music Sessions (Sensory Room)
• Design and Creative Arts (painting, modeling, arts & crafts)
• Performing Arts
• Functional Skills – Maths & English ( Levels 1 & 2)

Accredited Courses

• Arts Award – Trinity College London (Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver, Gold)
• Unit Award Scheme – AQA
• Functional Skills – English and Maths
• Graded Music & Theory Exams – Trinity College London & ABRSM
• Awards & Certificates in Musical Development – Trinity College London

Practicalities

• Transport & lunch to be provided.

Policy Documents:

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