Commissioning us
Helping your learners to flourish
Thank you for visiting our website. We are a small alternative provider based just outside Waterbeach. You can find us ( in the Cambridgeshire Alternative Provision Directory near the top of the "provider index" or under "youth centres":
We offer part-time placements for learners who are currently unable to access (or fully access) mainstream school. We are a nurturing environment where learners achieve academically. Our staff consists of qualified and experienced English, Maths and Science teachers, a number of skilled LSAs and tutors, and our beautiful wellbeing dogs.
We can support learners working at all academic levels- including those working towards GCSEs and create bespoke programmes depending upon individual need.
We have learners with us for a variety of reasons, including:
- School avoidance
- Behaviour
- SEN (including ADHD and autism)
- ESOL learners
- Anxiety and depression
As well as academic subjects, our learners also participate in a variety of enrichment activities and can also work towards awards in areas such as Hairdressing, Photography or Art.
A basic placement is three half days per week but learners can attend four or five times per week if desired.
We only charge schools for the first 30 weeks in an academic year (any remaining weeks are free) so our hourly rates for schools work out at between £38.14 and £57.04 , depending upon how long your learner is with us and their level of need.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you would like to explore whether Alp would be a good fit for any of your young people.
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