Our Core Alternative Provision Offer

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We deliver a multi‑modal Alternative Provision programme that includes:

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• Functional skills tuition

• SEMH mentoring

• Equine‑assisted learning

• Animal‑assisted therapy

• Art therapy

• Play therapy

• Nature‑based learning

• Emotional regulation support

• Reintegration pathways

 

Each service can be delivered as part of a full Alternative Provision timetable or as a targeted intervention.

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Tuition & Functional Skills

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Our education offer focuses on re‑engagement, confidence building and personalised learning.

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What we provide

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• 1:1 or small‑group tuition

• Functional English and Maths

• Literacy and numeracy support

• Project‑based learning

• Confidence‑building academic sessions

• Preparation for reintegration or transition

 

Who it supports

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Pupils who are:

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• Disengaged from learning

• Anxious or school‑avoidant

• Working below age‑related expectations

• Needing a calm, relational learning environment

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Mentoring & SEMH Support

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Our mentoring is trauma‑informed, relational and attachment‑aware, helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and self‑confidence.

 

What we provide

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• 1:1 SEMH mentoring

• Emotional regulation strategies

• Relationship‑based practice

• Support for anxiety, trauma and dysregulation

• Goal‑setting and confidence building

• Reintegration support

 

Who it supports

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Pupils experiencing:

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• SEMH needs

• Anxiety or school refusal

• Trauma or attachment difficulties

• Low self‑esteem

• Behaviour that communicates unmet needs

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Equine Therapy & Equine‑Assisted Learning

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Our equine‑assisted sessions are grounded in HETI‑aligned principles, ensuring ethical, safe and evidence‑informed practice.

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What we provide

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• Ground‑based equine‑assisted learning

• Emotional regulation through rhythm and routine

• Confidence and communication development

• Sensory and relational experiences

• Trauma‑informed equine work

 

Why it works

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Horses offer:

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• Immediate, honest feedback

• Non‑judgemental connection

• Opportunities for co‑regulation

• A calming, rhythmic presence

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Animal Care & Animal‑Assisted Therapy

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Working with animals helps pupils develop responsibility, empathy, routine and emotional awareness.

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What we provide

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• Daily animal care routines

• Sensory‑regulating interactions

• Therapeutic sessions with small animals

• Opportunities for nurturing and connection

 

Who it supports

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Pupils who benefit from:

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• Predictable routines

• Sensory grounding

• Gentle, relational experiences

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Art Therapy & Play Therapy

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Creative therapeutic interventions help children express emotions safely and build emotional resilience.

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What we provide

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• Child‑led play therapy

• Creative expression through art

• Trauma‑informed therapeutic sessions

• Emotional exploration in a safe, supported space

 

Who it supports

 

Children who:

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• Struggle to express emotions verbally

• Have experienced trauma or loss

• Need a safe outlet for feelings

• Benefit from creative, non‑verbal approaches

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Nature‑Based Learning & Outdoor Experiences

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Our rural setting in Charlbury, West Oxfordshire provides a calm, grounding environment ideal for regulation and exploration.

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Activities include:

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• Outdoor learning

• Woodland walks

• Sensory exploration

• Nature‑based projects

• Environmental care

These experiences support emotional regulation, curiosity and wellbeing.

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Placement Options

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We offer flexible, personalised placements including:

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• Full‑time Alternative Provision

• Part‑time or blended timetables

• Short‑term intervention placements

• Reintegration support

• Transition programmes

• 1:1 therapeutic sessions

 

All placements include clear communication, progress updates and evidence‑based reporting.

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Who We Work With

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We accept referrals from:

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• Oxfordshire County Council

• Gloucestershire County Council

• Schools and academies

• SENCOs and pastoral teams

• Social care

• Families (with professional involvement)

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Make a Referral or Arrange a Visit

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We welcome visits from schools, professionals and families. To discuss a placement, explore our services or arrange a visit, please get in touch — we’re here to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn again