Who We Are

Impact Alternative Learning is a specialist alternative provision supporting learners aged 5–19 who require a different approach to education.

We work with young people who may have:

• Struggled in mainstream settings

• Experienced gaps in education

• Social, emotional or behavioural needs

• An EHCP or additional support needs

Our role is to provide a structured, consistent and supportive environment where learners can re-engage, rebuild confidence, and make progress.

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What We Offer

At Impact, education is not just about sitting in a classroom — it is about developing the whole young person.

Our provision includes:

• Core academic learning
  Functional Skills in English and Maths, delivered in a way that is accessible and engaging

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

• Personal development
  PSHE, mentoring, and life skills that support behaviour, wellbeing, and decision-making

• Enrichment opportunities
  Trips, outdoor learning, and experiences that build confidence and social skills

We ensure learning is relevant, practical, and achievable, so students begin to experience success again.

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How We Work

We understand that many of our learners have had negative experiences in education. Because of this, our approach is different.

We provide:

• Small group and 1:1 support

• Flexible timetables to support re-engagement

• A strong focus on relationships and trust

• Clear structure, routine, and expectations

We don’t expect students to fit into a system that hasn’t worked for them —
we adapt the provision to meet their needs.

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Our Environment

Impact offers a calm, structured setting where students feel:

• Safe

• Understood

• Supported

Our provision includes access to:

• Classroom-based learning

• Vocational spaces

• Outdoor and community-based learning opportunities

• An external vocational and physical education facility to enhance engagement

We are also expanding our offer with a new site launching in May, set in the countryside with access to outdoor learning and nature-based activities.

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Our Learners

Our students are individuals — not labels.

Many arrive with:

• Low confidence

• Gaps in learning

• Poor attendance history

Through consistent support, we help them to:

• Rebuild trust in education

• Develop positive routines

• Improve behaviour and engagement

• Achieve meaningful outcomes

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Working with Families & Professionals

We work closely with:

• Parents and carers

• Local authorities

• Social workers

• SEND teams

• Other professionals

This ensures a joined-up approach, supporting each learner both in and outside of education. 

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Preparing for the Future

Everything we do is focused on what comes next.

We support learners to:

• Gain recognised qualifications

• Develop life and employability skills

• Build confidence and independence

• Move into college, training or employment

Our goal is not just to educate —
it is to ensure every young person leaves with a clear direction and belief in themselves.

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The Impact Difference

Impact Alternative Learning is built on:

• Consistency over chaos

• Structure over uncertainty

• Progress over perfection

We don’t give up on young people.
We work with them until they believe they can succeed.