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Our Curriculum

At Impact Alternative Learning, our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of learners who require an alternative to mainstream education. It is underpinned by a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and high expectations for every student.

We recognise that many of our learners arrive with disrupted educational experiences. Our curriculum is therefore structured to re-engage, rebuild, and reintegrate, ensuring that all students can make meaningful progress from their individual starting points.

Curriculum Intent

Our intent is to provide a curriculum that:

  • Enables students to re-engage with education through a safe, structured, and supportive environment

  • Develops core academic skills in English and Maths through Functional Skills pathways

  • Supports social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs alongside academic progress

  • Provides access to vocational and practical learning that prepares students for the next stage of education, employment or training

  • Promotes personal development, resilience, and independence

  • Ensures all learners, including those with SEND and EHCPs, can access a broad and balanced curriculum adapted to their needs

Our curriculum is ambitious and personalised, ensuring that all learners are supported to achieve appropriate and meaningful outcomes.

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Curriculum Implementation

Our curriculum is implemented through a flexible, adaptive model that responds to the individual needs of each learner.

Structured Learning

Students access:

  • Functional Skills English and Maths delivered in small groups or 1:1

  • PSHE and personal development focusing on wellbeing, relationships, and life skills

  • Vocational learning including fitness, boxing, mechanics, construction, beauty, and creative subjects

  • Enrichment opportunities designed to develop confidence and engagement

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Adaptive Delivery

  • Teaching is differentiated and scaffolded to meet individual ability levels

  • Sessions are structured into short, focused learning blocks to maximise engagement

  • Staff use ongoing assessment to adapt teaching in real time

  • Learning is supported through practical, hands-on approaches to increase accessibility

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Support & Intervention

  • Learners access targeted interventions (academic and SEMH)

  • Provision is delivered through small group and 1:1 support where required

  • Staff work collaboratively to ensure consistent approaches to behaviour, regulation, and engagement

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Wider Curriculum & Enrichment

  • Opportunities for physical activity and outdoor learning

  • Access to community-based experiences and trips

  • Development of life skills and independence through practical learning

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Curriculum Impact

The impact of our curriculum is measured through both academic and personal development outcomes.

We monitor:

  • Progress in English and Maths through Functional Skills assessments

  • Achievement of accredited qualifications (AQA Unit Awards, ASDAN, Functional Skills)

  • Improvements in attendance, engagement, and behaviour

  • Development of social skills, emotional regulation, and resilience

  • Successful transitions into further education, training, or employment

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For many of our learners, success also includes:

  • Rebuilding confidence in education

  • Developing positive relationships with adults and peers

  • Demonstrating increased independence and self-regulation

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Assessment & Monitoring

  • Baseline assessments are used to identify starting points and individual needs

  • Progress is tracked through regular reviews, observations, and assessment data

  • Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) are used to set clear, measurable targets

  • EHCP outcomes are monitored and reviewed in line with statutory requirements

  • Provision is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains appropriate, effective, and impactful

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Safeguarding & Inclusion

Safeguarding is embedded throughout our curriculum. All staff are trained in safeguarding procedures, and we maintain a culture of vigilance, early identification, and timely intervention.

Our provision is inclusive and designed to support learners with:

  • Social, emotional and mental health needs

  • Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

  • Barriers to engagement in mainstream education

We ensure that all learners feel safe, respected, and supported to succeed.

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Preparing for Next Steps

Our curriculum prepares learners for life beyond Impact by ensuring they leave with:

  • Recognised qualifications

  • Improved attendance and engagement in education

  • Developed life skills and independence

  • Clear pathways into college, apprenticeships, or employment

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The Impact Alternative Learning Approach

At Impact, we do not expect young people to fit into a system that has not worked for them.

Instead, we provide a curriculum that is:

  • Personalised

  • Relevant

  • Supportive

  • Ambitious

Our aim is to ensure every learner leaves us with the skills, confidence, and belief that they can succeed.

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