Alternative Education Provision That Helps Young People Re-Engage With Learning

Orchard Thrive provides calm, structured Alternative Education Provision for children and young people aged 4–17 who are experiencing barriers to engaging in education.

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A Calm and Structured Route Forward

When attendance drops, anxiety increases, or behaviour escalates, it can feel like everyone is stuck.

Orchard Thrive provides a supportive next step by focusing on:

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Stability

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Engagement

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Progress

Provision is tailored to the young person rather than expecting the young person to adapt to the provision.

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Primary Provision

(Ages 4–11)

Our primary provision offers a nurturing, child-centred learning environment designed for children needing additional emotional and educational support.

Therapeutic Support

We prioritise emotional safety through:

  • Consistent key adult relationships
  • Emotion coaching
  • Support with anxiety and separation difficulties
  • Sensory regulation strategies
  • Social communication development
  • Attachment-aware responses to behaviour

Personalised Learning

Each child receives a 1:1 tailored learning programme, which may include:

  • Early reading and phonics
  • Writing and communication
  • Early maths and numeracy
  • Language development
  • Attention and concentration skills

Enrichment Activities

Practical experiences support engagement and emotional development.

  • Arts and crafts
  • Gardening and nature-based learning
  • Animal care
  • Cooking and food preparation
  • Outdoor learning
  • Creative construction activities

Secondary Provision

(Ages 11–16+)

Our secondary provision supports young people who may be experiencing:

  • Anxiety or mental health needs
  • SEND
  • Behavioural challenges
  • School refusal or EBSA
  • Exclusion or risk of exclusion

Therapeutic Support

Young people are supported through:

  • Key worker relationships
  • Trauma-informed approaches
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Self-esteem development
  • Restorative behaviour approaches
  • Social communication support

Academic Learning

Learners access personalised academic programmes including:

  • English and Maths
  • GCSE support
  • Functional Skills
  • Online learning platforms
  • Study skills and revision strategies

Vocational and Practical Learning

Hands-on learning opportunities may include:

  • Gardening and arboriculture
  • Construction projects
  • Arts and crafts
  • Animal and equine care
  • Cooking and food hygiene
  • Cooking and food hygiene

These activities help develop confidence, practical life skills and employability.

Accredited Learning

We offer ASDAN qualifications, including:

• Personal Development Programme
• Personal Effectiveness Qualifications
• Personal and Social Effectiveness

• Lifeskills Challenge
• PSHE, Citizenship and Beliefs & Values courses
• Level 3 programmes with UCAS points

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