Our Learning Centre
Part time alternative provision
Our lovely little centre is situated just outside Waterbeach. The grounds are full of wild flowers and wildlife- we are frequently visited by rabbits, woodpeckers and butterflies.
When you arrive at ALP, we will meet you at the door and invite you to help yourself to tea and toast. We always try to have a relaxed start and have plenty of breaks while you are with us. The small number of learners means we will really be able to get to know you.
Our aim is to make ALP a place where both learners and staff feel welcome.
Learners are warmly invited to choose a noticeboard to use as you wish- either to help with learning, to help you feel at home or to express yourself. You are welcome to bring in bits and pieces from home. And we especially love it when people bring in their own artwork!
Our Learners
We love diversity! And we know that every learner is unique. Our highly experienced staff will work with you and your parents to develop a learning programme that is just right for you. Examples include:
Sophie, 16
Sophie has always been a high attainer. She began year 10 on track for ten excellent GCSE grades but high anxiety means she just can't face the classroom and she has spent months out of education.
Are you a Sophie?
We could...
Gradually reintroduce you to academic study, perhaps beginning with a favourite subject or focussing on English and Maths
Help you choose a certified award to work towards e.g. "Writing a children's book" or "Setting up a small business"
When you are ready, support you to study other subjects, liaising closely with your school, setting up daily tasks and helping you to work towards your GCSEs successfully
Oliver, 12
Oliver has found the transition to secondary school extremely difficult. He has got into a lot of trouble and hates going in. Oliver sometimes finds learning challenging and needs his work to be at the right level for him which isn't always happening at school.
Are you an Oliver?
We could...
Provide expert teaching at just the right level in English, Maths, Science and ICT- with lots of practical activities
Let you try out lots of enrichment activities and build in time to work on basic skills
Help you choose some cross-curricular topics that you could enjoy learning about e.g. Space, Oceans, The Victorians or Designing a building
Support you to transition back to your school when you are ready
Emmanuel, 14
Mainstream school just isn't right for Emmanuel and this year has been particularly turbulent. His school is looking into alternative provision. Emmanuel is very concerned about his upcoming GCSEs as he knows he has missed a lot of learning.
Are you an Emmanuel?
We could...
Provide English and Maths learning with qualified, subject specialist teachers to make sure you are well prepared for your GCSEs.
Show you that you can be successful and help you to achieve certified awards in areas of interest
Help you build up skills that will be helpful for you in daily life.
Provide a supportive, nurturing learning environment to help you to recover your confidence, enthusiasm and self belief
What happens next?