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Alternative Educational Provision
Access to alternative provision is normally through a school or the local authority. Parents and carers cannot directly refer to an alternative provision. This is because most pupils will remain on roll at their mainstream school and the school will pay for their provision. However, alternative provision free schools and alternative provision independent schools may have their own admission processes.
If you wish to consider alternative provision this can usually be discussed with your school or the local authority if not on roll at a school. The school will have access to a range of alternative providers and can provide advice on what would be the most appropriate for your child. The school will be responsible for ensuring the provision is suitable and meets expectations in quality of provision. The school will also monitor progress, attendance and review the placement regularly.