Arts Award -The Alternative Way
Check out this article by Hazel, our Qualifications Coordinator, discussing the power of the Arts Award and alternative qualifications. Featured on the Arts Award Website!
Bespoke pastoral support for S
This case study tells the story of a young man with serious mental health needs, who was struggling with emotional regulation and engagement. With the right support from SENse Learning his mental wellbeing improved and he was able to gain a place at music college. He’s now on the path to becoming a DJ with an exciting future ahead.
Helping families – M’s story
M’s story is one of hope. This case study shows how our pastoral department supported not only M, but their entire family. It’s a real-life example of how getting the right help in place early on can have an incredibly positive impact for both a young person and their family.
A journey between the pathways
P’s journey from EOTAS and Complex Needs Pathway to Vocational and Independence Pathway and finally on to a successful College Placement.
T’s learning journey
With the support from her trusted tutors and access to a diverse curriculum offer, T re-engaged with learning and gained a place at college in line with their next step goals
Alternative Provision of the Year!
We’ve been nominated and shortlisted for an award at the Nasen 2024 Awards- ‘Alternative Provision of the Year!’
Heba – a new way to manage your young person’s care!
Keen to better manage your care? There’s an app for that
All Rise – a creative approach!
A note from our Managing Director, Lucy McMann I was introduced to James through someone who we both mutually knew. I was very interested in what James offered as soon as I heard about him! I think any sort of creative approach to educating key and fundamental areas of life to our young people, is […]
Why pastoral interventions are needed more than ever in alternative education?
A message from our Pastoral Manager, Jenni Griffiths, about the power of pastoral interventions in alternative education.
Movement for wellbeing
Hear from our Assessment Pathway Lead, Michelle, on the merits of movement and breathing for wellbeing. Not only a useful tool for the young people we work with, but also to help the adults regulate their emotions, who care and support our young people.
Operation Encompass
Operation Encompass was first trialled in February 2011. The aim of the scheme is to streamline information sharing between the Police and education settings. As we have learnt from previous serious case reviews, this information sharing is vital for protecting our young people from harm. David Carney-Haworth (Joint Creator of Operation Encompass) stated; “sadly domestic […]
Interoception – The Forgotten Sense
Hear from our brilliant Welfare Lead, Lucy, about Interoception
So, it is your fault….
A later-diagnosis ADHD story – a very personal blog, written by our wonderful Recruitment Coordinator, Bob Hillum.
Qualification Certificate FAQs
Want a better understand of what’s on offer qualification wise at SENse Learning? Not sure how they differ from GCSEs? Want to understand the assessment process better? Download our handy FAQ sheet for all the information you need!
SEND and AP Improvement Plan – a reformed and integrated role for alternative provision
Lucy, our Managing Director discusses the SEND and Improvement Plan March 2023 (under the Conservative Government)