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1st Staff - Nottinghamshire Approved Alternative Provision (test)

Overview

Our Tuition Services

At 1st Staff, we provide high-quality, personalised tuition and therapeutic support for children and young people who can't attend mainstream school. We believe that every child can succeed, regardless of their background or abilities, and our dedicated team is committed to helping them reach their goals in a safe, caring, and supportive environment. We specialise in supporting students with a wide range of needs, including those with or without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This includes young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as well as those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, such as anxiety, and Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

Our Track Record and Expertise

We provide a range of educational and therapeutic services, with remarkable success in early intervention for students at risk of permanent exclusion. Our team is also highly experienced in supporting young people who are unable to attend school. Our services can be delivered as one-to-one or small-group sessions in a home, community setting, or online. We tailor each session to meet the individual needs and interests of the students, and their progress is regularly reviewed. We also provide daily and half-termly progress reports to commissioners to ensure full transparency.

Services We Offer

We offer a comprehensive curriculum and a variety of specialised services, including:

  • Core Subjects: English and Maths from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. Other subjects are available upon request.
  • Early Years: Early Years Foundation Curriculum, fine motor skills, and sensory play.
  • Therapeutic Support: Qualified Thrive Practitioners, mentoring, and services for behavioural management, from early intervention to crisis support.

Specialised Programmes:

  • Exam Centre: Registered Pearson Exam Centre for Functional Skills (all levels)
  • GCSE
  • Arts Awards: All levels.

  • SEND Support: Support for EHCPs and EBSA.

Other Services:

  • Reintegration programmes for students without a school place or those who have been permanently excluded.
  • Post-16 support, including employability skills and assistance with further education or employment.
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

Times and availability

Age range: Early years to post-16

Contact

Referral

Referral requiredYes

Pupil referrals for alternative provisions can only be completed by your child’s school or the Local Authority. Parents/ carers may view the alternative providers and what they offer but cannot make a referral. If you would like to refer your child to an alternative provision provider, please discuss this with your child’s school.

Inclusion

Special needs (children)

Has provisionYes

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Last updated: 18 May 2026