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A DAY AT IMPACT ALTERNATIVE LEARNING

Impact Alternative Learning provides a structured, supportive and flexible school day, designed specifically to meet the needs of learners with SEMH and additional needs.

Our approach ensures every young person is supported to engage, regulate and succeed both academically and personally.

Start & End of the Day

Morning Routine (9:45 – 10:00)

Lesson Structure

Curriculum Delivery (KS3 / KS4 & Post-16 – Ashton Site)

Vocational & Engagement-Based Learning

SEMH & Enrichment Day

  • Arrival: 9:45am

  • Lessons begin: 10:00am

  • End of day: 2:00pm

This shorter, focused day supports:

  • Engagement

  • Emotional regulation

  • Reduced overwhelm

  • Consistent attendance

Transport (KS3 / KS4)

Impact provides:

  • Daily pick-up and drop-off

  • Transport via staff vehicles and mini bus

This ensures:

  • Consistent attendance

  • Safe travel

  • Reduced barriers for families

On arrival, learners are welcomed into a calm, structured environment.

They can:

  • Help themselves to breakfast

  • Take part in informal mentor check-ins

  • Settle into the day at their own pace

 This time is crucial for:

  • Building relationships

  • Emotional check-ins

  • Reducing anxiety before learning begins

Impact operates a 45-minute lesson / 15-minute regulation break model.

This allows learners to:

  • Maintain focus

  • Regulate between sessions

  • Reduce behavioural escalation

  • Access learning in manageable blocks

What Makes an Impact Day Different

At Impact, the school day is built around the needs of the learner, not a rigid timetable.

We prioritise:

  • Relationships first

  • Emotional regulation before learning

  • Small group and 1:1 support

  • Movement and active learning

  • Real-life, meaningful experiences

Core Learning 

  • Functional Skills:

    • English

    • Maths

These are delivered in structured, supported sessions, tailored to individual ability levels.

Throughout the week, learners access:

  • Boxing & fitness (regulation and discipline)

  • Mechanics / construction

  • Music / DJing

  • Beauty / creative pathways

These subjects are used to:

  • Build confidence

  • Improve engagement

  • Develop real-life skills

SEMH development and real-world experiences.

This includes:

  • Trips and community activities

  • Life skills development

  • Team building

  • Confidence-building experiences

This is a key part of our provision, supporting:

  • Social development

  • Emotional regulation

  • Independence

Our Aim

Every day at Impact is designed to ensure:

Learners feel safe
Learners feel understood
Learners are able to engage and achieve

Key Stage 1 & 2

Our primary provision follows a more nurturing, flexible structure, including:

  • Shorter, varied learning sessions

  • Play-based and outdoor learning

  • Forest school

  • Animal care

  • Swimming and physical activity

The day is designed to:

  • Build early engagement with education

  • Develop social and emotional skills

  • Support younger learners in a safe, calm environment

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