Newcastle Alternative Provision

On this page you can find out about the alternative provision providers who are part of the council's approved framework. Schools or the council will work with these providers. 

For general information about alternative provision, visit our alternative provision page

Further information for Schools: 

ALD Hair, Beauty and Barbering Training Academy

ALD has a fully functioning hair, beauty and baring salon/academy offering free/funded training as well as bespoke training for pre 16 Alternative provision, FREE 16-19 Study Programme, 19+ Adult Learning, Online Training, Summer club activity training as well as bespoke programmes

Bill Quay Training Ltd

Welcome to Bill Quay Farm with Bill Quay Training LTD our programmes are an introduction to life on the farm and to the additional areas that are required for developing social and employability skills. We are a therapeutic farm on 27 acres of farmland in Gateshead.

Blended Studios

The work undertaken with Young People at Blended Studios will inspire them into further or higher education and also in the longer term promote job prospects and greater social inclusion.

Children's Foundation

Making Serious Stuff Fun - We focus on improving the health and well-being of children and young people in the North East.

Education Plus NE

Education Plus NE provides specialist alternative education for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across the North East.

Endless Adventure North East

Endless Adventure North East helps young people build confidence and social skills through calming, outdoor activities. Their supportive staff create a safe space where learners with SEND can thrive.

Equal Education

We provide specialist 1 to 1 tuition for under-resourced students. This includes Children Looked After (CLA), those with SEND, and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).

Evolve Sports Academy LTD

Evolve Sports Academy is an alternative education sports coaching programme. Using sport as a tool, we deliver qualifications in Sport and Functional Skills to secondary school students who have been excluded or at risk of exclusion from school.

Fast Forward Vocational Training Limited

Fast Forward Vocational training is an alternative training provision, we currently work with a range of schools and pupil referral units in order to deliver vocational training within engineering and mechanics across the UK.

Foundation Futures

Since 2014 we have provided positive outcomes for CYP those who struggle in mainstream education, including those who present with challenging behaviour, are EBSNA or SEND, SEMH, developmental needs or are neurodivergent and/or have significant ACE).

Fresh Start in Education

Fresh Start in Education are the UK’s specialists when it comes to providing interim support to young people who are having difficulty accessing education.

GM Alternative Provision

Promoting Positivity, Passion and Performance. Alternative Provision supporting 11 to 19 years olds into a better future.

Keyfort Group Ltd

We provide high quality, specialised and trained staff members to support children and young people through their education and to prepare for the transition into adulthood. As we are CQC registered we can provide support within the home as well as in the community.

Kip McGrath Newburn and Westerhope

The Kip McGrath - Newburn & Westerhope Centre is based in Newburn, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Here, qualified and experienced teachers provide professional tutoring in English and maths for primary and secondary individuals up to GCSE level.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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