by Catherine Brennan | Jul 1, 2026 | Alternative Provision, Blog
FollowFollowFollow Inclusion bases and non-school AP The government’s recently announced intention to create ‘thousands of additional places in inclusion bases’ in schools presents challenges and opportunities for non-school AP (NSAP). The prospect of schools holding...
by Alex Gray | May 14, 2026 | Alternative Provision, Blog
I have the enormous privilege of working alongside a lot of non-school alternative provisions and independent special schools in my day to day work. Since the publication of the SEND Reform consultation and White Paper documents a few weeks ago, I have been reflecting...
by Catherine Brennan | Mar 4, 2026 | ALIGN, Alternative Provision, Blog
FollowFollowFollow ‘Chaos and shape’: Transitions and transformations in non-school AP Like everyone else concerned with the non-school AP sector, I’ve been reflecting on the implications of the government’s drive towards all children receiving their education in...
by Catherine Brennan | Jul 25, 2025 | Alternative Provision, Blog
FollowFollowFollow Written By Dr Catherine Brennan Bridging the Gap: Collaborative Solutions for AP and Mainstream Education I’ve recently blogged about the importance of creating ‘irresistible’ curriculum in order to help children in AP self-identify positively as...
by Mia Brown | Feb 27, 2025 | ALIGN, Alternative Provision, Blog, Unregistered alternative provision
FollowFollowFollow Written By Eleanor Gibson Changing the Narrative: How Media Can Support Positive Perceptions of Alternative Provision (AP) Alternative Provision (AP) schools are vital for students who require a different approach to learning. They step in where...
by Alex Gray | Dec 18, 2024 | Alternative Provision, Blog, Unregistered alternative provision
“Unregistered” Provision, A Dirty Word? Westminster Insight’s Alternative Provision Conference Review On 27th November, ALIGN steering group members attended the 3rd annual Westminster Insights Alternative Provision Conference in London. The event...
