Alternative Provision

The Garage Trust’s mission is to change people’s lives through art, especially the lives of young people, and those who face challenging circumstances.

This programme is suitable for young people who are:

- at risk of exclusion
- regularly suspended from school
- non-attenders or school refusers
- already permanently excluded
- SEND young people with needs not being met at current school OR SEND young people who are waiting for a place at an oversubscribed SEND school
- attending a Short Stay school

(Please note that young people who are voluntarily home-schooled are eligible, but payment needs to be made by a parent/guardian)

We use the performing arts and performing arts processes as tools to engage young people. Whilst engagement in creativity is key, a crucial factor of this work, the learning outcomes relate to both creative technical skills and the development needs of the young people to help them better engage and find fulfilment both inside and outside of their educational environment.

Recognising and articulating emotions

Creative thinking & Problem Solving

Building Resilience

Flexibility

Empathy

Motivation

Leadership

Teamwork

Relationships

Improved communication & social skills

Provision Days & Times - there are several provisions to choose from:

SPARK

Small beginning of energy, creative flash

Secondary Provision (ages 11-18)

Tuesdays ONLY at The Garage, 9.15am-2.30pm (Referrals ongoing)

FLARE

Shining brightly, individuality, confidence

Secondary Provision (ages 11-18)

Wednesdays ONLY at The Garage, 9.15am-2.30pm (Referrals ongoing)

AMPLIFY

Finding your sound, turning up the volume and tune into your talent

Secondary Provision (ages 11-18)

Music-based learning

Transport is not provided, but can be for an additional cost

Lunch can be provided at an additional cost

To make a referral to this programme, please complete a referral form here: https://www.thegarage.org.uk/alternative-provisions-referral-form/

Please be aware, all prospective learners must attend a tour at The Garage with our Education Manager/Inclusion and Engagement Manager prior to being accepted onto the programme to assess suitability.

Costing:

Spark, Flare and Amplify - Secondary Provision* (No BTEC Qualification): Starting at £170 per day per learner for group work. Bronze Arts Award Costs – £100.

*Please note, referrals are ongoing

There are several provisions to choose from:

SPARK - Small beginning of energy, creative flash

Secondary Provision (ages 11-18)

Tuesdays ONLY at The Garage, 9.15am-2.30pm (Referrals ongoing)

FLARE - Shining brightly, individuality, confidence

Secondary Provision (ages 11-18)

Wednesdays ONLY at The Garage, 9.15am-2.30pm (Referrals ongoing)

ACCELERATE (Under 16 BTEC) - Building speed and skills

BTEC Qualification Secondary Provision (ages 13-16)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays at The Garage, 9.15am-2.30pm + BTEC Qualification from September 2025-July 2026 (Referrals open until October 2025)

**Under 16’s No BTEC would attend Spark and/or Flare provisions

IGNITE (POST 16 BTEC) - Beginning adulthood, “turning the key” to independence

Post 16 BTEC Qualification Provision (Ages 16+)

Thursdays & Fridays at The Garage, 9.15am-2.30pm + BTEC Qualification from September 2025-July 2026 (Referrals open until October 2025)