Browse Hierarchy EDST5014: Alternative Educational Provisions

Alternative educational provisions are recognised as those "arranged by local authorities for pupils who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not otherwise receive suitable education; education arranged by schools for pupils on a fixed period exclusion; and pupils being directed by schools to off-site provision to improve their behaviour" DfE (2013) This module critically explores the use of alternative educational provisions to support pupil learning both nationally and internationally. The module aims to develop knowledge and understanding in relation to a wide variety of alternative educational provisions, to explore their use in a range of contexts and to evaluate their impact on specific aspects of pupil learning, well-being, attendance and achievement.