WALDORF INSPIRED LEARNING FOR LIFE
Creative Education in the Calder Valley
Alternative Provision
Alternative provision plays a crucial role in supporting students who face barriers to mainstream education, ensuring they receive the necessary educational opportunities to succeed.
Alternative provision (AP) is defined as education arranged by local authorities or schools for pupils who, due to exclusion, illness, or other circumstances, would not otherwise receive suitable education. This includes students who may be facing behavioral challenges, social or emotional difficulties, medical issues, or other personal circumstances that hinder their ability to thrive in a traditional school environment
Why choose Waldorf Inspired Learning for life?
The goal of our alternative provision is to re-engage young people with education so they can continue learning and develop skills for their future.
Key Goals
1. Re-engagement with learning
* Help students regain interest in education
* Build motivation to attend and participate in lessons
2. Improve behaviour and wellbeing
* Provide support for emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties
* Help students develop self-control, confidence, and positive relationships
3. Personalised learning
* Offer smaller classes and tailored teaching
* Adapt lessons to the student’s ability, interests, and needs
4. Academic progress
* Continue studying at key stage suitable for their age/academic ability
* Continue studying core subjects like **English and maths** (also Biology, Art and Psychology
* Help students gain GCSE qualifications where possible
5. Preparation for the future
* Support students to move on to:
* mainstream school
* college or training
* apprenticeships
* employment
Summary
The main aim of this alternative provision is to support students who struggle in mainstream school so they can reconnect with education, succeed in learning, and move forward positively in life.