Alternative Provision, Columnists, Inclusion, special needs

Alternative Provision, SEND, and Inclusion: Should AP even exist in an inclusive system?

My work in Alternative Provision has spanned 20 years and in that time, the landscape has changed significantly. Reading the newly-updated Department for Education Guidance on Alternative Provision (AP) felt …

Alternative Provision, Columnists, Exclusion, SEND Improvement Plan, special needs

Too many children arrive in AP with no needs assessment—schools need to be more curious about the “why”

Please welcome Sarah Johnson as a new SNJ columnist. Sarah has worked in senior leadership roles in Pupil Referral Units, Alternative Provision and psychiatric inpatient services. Sarah has enjoyed roles …