Some children with an EHCP might be given alternative provision. This policy document details how this works.
Alternative provision is for students struggling with attending a mainstream school. This could be because of:
- risk of exclusion
- it's part of an agreed SEND support package
- a medical condition
- a school placement breaking down
The goal of alternative provision is to help a student eventually return to a mainstream school. This could be done with the help of:
- online schooling
- home tuition or attending a tuition centre
- going to a setting for alternative provision
- therapies
We (Newcastle City Council) or a school can arrange alternative provision.
We works with a range of approved providers who can offer alternative provision (AP) placements for children and young people.
Schools can use this approved list to choose and pay for placements that best meet a child’s needs.
Alternative Provision is also called Educated Other Than at School (EOTAS)
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|
|
Targeted Support Specialist early interventions and support to help at-risk pupils stay in mainstream school. |
Time-limited placements Short-term placements to assess and address a student's needs. It is expected they will return to their mainstream school. |
Transitional placements Placements for pupils who need support to move on either to a new school or post-16 setting. |
Other alternative provision:
| Name | Ages | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Astell Academy | 11 to 16 | Students who have been permanently excluded from mainstream Newcastle schools |
| Newcastle Bridges | 4 to 19 | Students whose education has been interrupted by mental or physical ill-health or school phobia |
What if a student has an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)?
EHCP and EOTAS policy
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