Elite Alternative Provision
The right intervention at the right time can change the trajectory of a young person’s future
About Elite Alternative Provision
Elite Provision is a targeted early intervention programme designed to support young people who are at risk of suspension or permanent exclusion, persistent behavioural incidents, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), poor attendance, low confidence and self-esteem, or disengagement from education.
Our provision offers a structured, trauma-informed and relationship-based approach focused on early intervention, learning through active engagement, emotional wellbeing, resilience development, behaviour support, academic engagement, successful reintegration into mainstream education.
We don’t simply manage behaviour – we address the barriers behind it. Through Early Intervention, Relationship-Led practice and active engagement, we help young people reconnect with education and achieve lasting positive outcomes.
Our Approach:
Active Engagement: Our Approach to
Re-Engagement
Through carefully planned activities, pupils develop Confidence, Resilience, Communication skills and self belief, creating a foundation for Improved attendance, Behaviour, Wellbeing and academic engagement.
Active Engagement is a structured Intervention approach that uses Physical activity, Challenge, Mentoring and positive relationships to re-engage young people with education.
Active Engagement provides opportunities for building positive relationships, experiencing success, developing resilience, improving communication skills, taking on challenge and responsibility, and reconnecting with learning.
Many young people disengage from education when learning feels irrelevant, disconnected from success, unachievable, overwhelming, and lacking positive relationships.
Elite AP Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to remove barriers to learning and re-engage young people with education. Through Positive relationships, Academic Intervention, Active Engagement and Personalised support, we help pupils build Confidence, Resilience and Readiness for future success:
Intended Outcomes
Our intended outcomes reflect our commitment to supporting every young person to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to achieve success in education, employment and life.
Our Daily Structure:
Session Overview:
Morning connect & breakfast - Attendance support, Wellbeing check-ins, Relationship building, Daily targets and Regulation for learning.
Active engagement - Physical activity, Outdoor Learning, Teamwork, Leadership opportunities, Confidence/Resilience building and Communication development.
Academic Engagement - English, Maths, Literacy/Numeracy Intervention, Functional Skills and Bespoke curriculum activities.
Individual intervention & support - Behaviour/Regulation support, Emotional well-being, Mentoring, Reintegration planning and Bespoke Interventions.
Personal Growth, resilience & futures - PHSCE, Careers education, Online safety, Healthy Relationships, Resilience, Life skills and British values.
Project based learning - Enterprise, Employability, Projects, Sports Leadership, Challenge-based learning.
Reflection & review – Celebrating success, Recognising progress, Reviewing targets and Preparing for the next day.
Head Of Provision & Safeguarding Lead
Martin has over 13 years' experience in education, including more than eight years working within Alternative Provision. He has extensive experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, behaviour and engagement challenges, attendance barriers, and successful reintegration into mainstream education.
Martin’s leadership experience includes: Promoting and embedding a strong understanding of individual student value and potential, reducing suspensions and improving attendance outcomes, leading safeguarding, wellbeing and targeted intervention strategies within both mainstream education and Alternative Provision settings, building positive relationships and leading behaviour and engagement strategies within a provision that achieved a 'Good' Ofsted rating with Outstanding features, and developing and implementing relationship-based and trauma-informed approaches to intervention and support.
Alongside his extensive leadership experience in education and Alternative Provision, Martin’s professional rugby league background further strengthens Elite AP's commitment to resilience, mentoring, discipline and positive engagement. His unique combination of educational leadership and elite sporting experience underpins our ethos of supporting young people to achieve, thrive and succeed.
Our Offer to Schools:
What Schools Can Expect:
