Alternative Education
Hill Holt Wood offers an Alternative Provision (AP) programme for children and young people who are finding it difficult to access or succeed in a mainstream school environment. Rather than replacing school completely, the programme is designed to complement or support a student's existing education through school or local authority referrals.
Sessions
Our specially trained rangers can deliver sessions planned around most educational and support needs incorporating woodland activities, construction skills and craft sessions.
Placements are available on an individual 1:1 provision for both long and short-term interventions.
Pricing
Prices start from £215 per day for 1-1 provision. There is also a one off fee of £120 for accreditation and certification.
Provisions
Lunch and personal protective equipment are all available with an additional cost. Free school meals available where appropriate.
Who is it for?
The provision is aimed at:
· Pupils from Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7–11)
· Young people who may be experiencing:
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difficulties engaging in mainstream education
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behavioural, emotional or social challenges
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SEND or EHCP-related needs
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risk of exclusion
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a need for a more practical, outdoor learning environment.
What do students do?
Activities are practical and nature-based, and can include:
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Woodland management and conservation
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Eco-construction and practical building skills
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Green woodworking and craft
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Personal and social development
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Employability and vocational skills
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Accredited courses for some Key Stage 4 learners.
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Please note, we do not offer curriculum-based learning.
The emphasis is often on helping students develop:
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confidence and self-esteem
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resilience
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communication and teamwork
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attendance and engagement
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readiness to return to school or move into further education or employment.
How is it delivered?
Hill Holt Wood offers:
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Individual 1:1 placements for short- or mid-term interventions.
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Attendance for 1-2 days per week (09:30-15:30 Monday to Thursday, 09:00-03:00 Friday, Term Time only)
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Bespoke provision tailored to each learner's educational and support needs.
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Sessions led by trained rangers and education staff.
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Close working relationships with referring schools and local authorities.
Cost
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1:1 provision is £215 per day
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There is a one-off £120 accreditation/certification fee where applicable.
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Lunch, personal protective equipment (PPE), and free school meals (where eligible) are available under the scheme.
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Please note we do not offer transport
Referral process
Students are generally referred by:
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mainstream schools
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academies
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local authorities
Please contact our Head of Education at shani.bell@hillholtwood.co.uk to enquire if we have any spaces available and request an initial Learner Information document to complete and return. This is the first step to arranging a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between ourselves as the provider and you as the referring party for the student. If you would like to arrange a visit to our site, please contact 01636 892836 to book a show around.
To book your place, please either follow the link below directing you to our enquiry form, or you can call / email the contact information provided