1. 1 Alternative Provision at Hertswood Academy Tuesday 8 th December, 2015

2. 2 What is the context in which I work? School Ethos – ‘Aim high and achieve excellence’, inclusive, working together Role - Head of Alternative Provision SEN links – SENCO, Child Protection Officer, Inclusion Team SLT links – line managed and supported by Deputy Head HOL links – work very closely

3. 3 School Improvement Plan Readiness for learning and life To improve attendance past 95% and improve punctuality To continue to develop strategies to improve behaviour Achievement To develop and implement systems to tackle underachievement by groups of students Teaching To continue to develop high quality alternative provision

4. 4 What is the profile of the young people I need to find alternatives for? Behaviour issues / difficulties Special Educational Needs Vulnerable learners Low self-esteem, self-belief and confidence Problematic home lives Students reintegrating back into mainstream Preparation for life after school

5. 5 What does alternative look like at Hertswood in the different key stages? KS3 – Daily Programmes, 10 Week Programmes, BTEC Qualifications, Outdoor Expeditions, Virtual Learning Programmes KS4 – Year 11 Alternative Programme (GCSE English, Maths, Science, Citizenship, other GCSE options, Princes Trust, City & Guilds, INGOTS, Work Experience)

6. 6 What interventions have been the most successful? Y11 Alternative Provision Programme Nurture Group 24 Hours in the Wild Building 1 Zone Eureka Tute Virtual Learning Programme Thai Curry Off Breakfast Club Cocoon Project (Please see appendix for full range of Alternative Provisions)

7. 7 What are the plans for the future? Horticulture Qualification – Growing Education – January start 24 Hours in the Wild – expeditions in April & June Farmyard Fun World – December meeting Chilli Off KS3 Inclusion Project – Youth Connexions Continue with all previously mentioned successful provisions!

8. 8 What are my top tips for other schools? Try new things and take a gamble! Trial and Error Individualised learning and outcomes Work closely with SLT, HOL, Inclusion team, parents– communication is key Triple Approach – Students, Parents, School Early intervention

9. 9 Students’ Perspective ‘This year has been beneficial because if I hadn’t started the Princes Trust I don’t think I would have got far in life’ – Y11 Alternative Provision student 2015 ‘Easy to learn, fun lessons and formed a brotherly bond’ -Y11 Alternative Provision student 2015 ‘Its helped me with my anger because I get to talk people who want to listen’ – Eureka / Y8 student ‘Fun, unique and one of those experiences people don’t get! A once in a lifetime!’ – 24 Hours in The Wild / Y8 Student

10. 10 Students’ Perspective ‘I Loved it, taught us how to work together and socialise with new people’– 24 Hours in The Wild / Y8 Student ‘Personally it was one of the best experiences I've had with the school and I'm so happy I was selected!’ - 24 Hours in The Wild / Y8 Student ‘Its fun and exciting, I normally jump out the bed and get changed quick’ – Building 1 Zone / Y8 Student ‘Better than a normal lesson because its on a computer and I’m not embarrassed to get things wrong’ – Tute Virtual Learning Programme / Y8 Student