Young People may have difficulties within mainstream schools for a variety of social, emotional, behavioural and environmental issues. Solutions can be difficult to find in pressured educational environments.
The Alternative Curriculum offers schools a successful solution providing a wide range of programmes including small group & one to one delivery methods in specialist subjects
- Arts & Music
- Outdoor Activities
- Support and Advice
- Sport & Health
Young people can achieve nationally recognised accreditation in all areas of the Alternative Curriculum.
Youth Work plays a key role in connecting formal and informal learning and developing learning pathways for young people.
Benefits to young people
- Smaller group sizes and one to one work
- Curriculum tailored to their needs and interests
- A less formal approach from experienced specialist youth workers
- Access to other agencies support and advice
- A supportive environment
- Different methods of learning
- Build healthy and positive relationships with peers and adults
- Improve self esteem and confidence
- Youth work methods maximise their learning potential
