5 reasons to use… Academy21 for internal alternative provision

Find out how you can bolster your support provision without breaking your budget, thanks to this online AP provider…

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Academy21 is the leading online alternative provision specialist, supporting over 900 schools and 130 local authorities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in the last academic year. Our provision enables a hybrid approach to internal AP, combining the benefits of an online curriculum with in-person school engagements.

1. Flexibility

One key challenge for schools running internal AP is embedding the tailored support their students need within their existing schedules. Academy21 offers a unique environment where students benefit from a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum and access to tailored support, all online.

Additionally, Academy21 provision is adaptable to existing timetables. Students can access the support they need – be it one-to-one mentoring, wellbeing workshops or additional lessons – without disrupting their day-to-day lives.

Because our live, adaptive lessons are fully online, all students need is a laptop and internet access. The set up for schools is seamless, and requires no upfront commitment.

2. Cost-effective solutions

External AP placements can be costly, and with tightening budgets, finding cost-effective alternatives is now essential. Academy21 provides an affordable, scalable solution that schools can integrate into their existing infrastructure, and scale up or down as needed.

Schools can pay for Academy21 services based on their usage, via pay-as-you-go models. Various commissioning options are available to ensure that you have access to the services you need, whilst accommodating your budget requirements.

“Students can access the support they need without disrupting their day-to-day lives.”

3. Targeted interventions

Many of the students schools place in internal AP will have complex needs that can’t be addressed through traditional classroom teaching. As the leading online alternative provision, Academy21 has the in-house expertise needed to support students with diverse needs in various circumstances.

As well as dedicated SEN personnel, who are always on hand to offer support, our teaching models and class tools can be tailored to support students with additional learning needs. We also offer academic and wellbeing support services to help with specific emotional or behavioural challenges.

Our expert team, along with our SEN-inclusive tools, enable us to provide targeted interventions for each student’s unique needs.

4. Access to specialist teachers

Finding specialist teachers for internal AP can be challenging, especially in key subject areas. Academy21 has over 40 DBS-checked, UK-qualified teachers who have extensive experience teaching online and supporting students with various needs.

Our educators are all experts in their fields, and will provide live, interactive lessons that allow students to be more engaged, become more confident at participating in class activities and regain their love for learning.

Partnering with Academy21 gives schools access to DfE-accredited, high-quality teaching, without the need to recruit additional teaching staff.

“Academy21 has over 40 DBS-checked, UK-qualified teachers who have extensive experience teaching online.”

5. Seamless integration and support

Setting up internal AP is a complex project, but Academy21 offers schools comprehensive support to ensure a smooth process. From initial setup to ongoing assistance, Academy21’s team is there to help schools integrate our services into their internal AP strategy effectively.

Our platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for staff and students to access learning resources and track progress. With full technical support and ongoing guidance, Academy21 ensures schools have everything they need to implement successful internal AP provision.

For more details of how Academy21 can support your internal AP strategy, request a free consultation or visit our website.