London East Alternative Provision

LEAP has a large multi-disciplinary team that meets weekly to screen, signpost and intervene with referred students, and trains and supports staff.

“We have a large multi-disciplinary team who meet each week to screen, signpost and intervene with any students who have been referred to the team.”

Students with an EHCP have their plan reviewed annually by the SENCOs, and post-16 transition planning is provided for EHCP students.

“students who have an educational health care plan that must be reviewed annually- by law- this is done by the SENCOs”

A large multi-disciplinary team meets weekly to screen, signpost and intervene for referred students.

“We have a large multi-disciplinary team who meet each week to screen, signpost and intervene with any students who have been referred to the team.”

KS3 students follow a curriculum with close pastoral support designed to equip them with skills for mainstream reintegration.

“They will follow a curriculum with close pastoral support, which is designed to equip students with the skills and attitudes needed in mainstream.”

Broad range of vocational and academic qualifications offered, with practical courses designed to reflect the local job market

“As well as English and Maths at GCSE or Functional Skills, a broad range of vocational and academic qualifications is available. All of these the qualifications we offer are fully recognised in education and industry and we have sought to offer practical courses that reflect the local job market.”

School offers small group teaching as part of its inclusion provision.

“Small group teaching”

Most vulnerable students receive 1:1 tuition in English and maths, with 1.5 hours of teaching daily.

“These students are offered 1:1 tuition in English and maths with a dedicated tutor, they have access to 1.5 hours of teaching each day.”

Students visited a music college to explore post-16 opportunities as part of careers-linked enrichment trips

“Students had a fantastic time exploring the college and the opportunities it offers Post-16!”

Inclusion students led a charity sweet sale, praised for demonstrating leadership skills

“who were super amazing and really took charge and demonstrated their leadership skills.”

School states inclusion is central to its vision and values, aiming for equality and equity for all students.

“At LEAP inclusion is at the heart of the school’s vision and values. We aim to provide equality and equity for all students that we work with.”

Inclusion is described as central to the school's vision and values.

“At LEAP inclusion is at the heart of the school’s vision and values.”

LEAP has recently opened a bespoke Sixth form provision for up to 24 students, based at the Harpley KS5 site.

“we have recently opened a bespoke Sixth form provision for up to 24 students”

School aims to secure a post-16 placement for all students as part of its core objectives.

“Securing a post 16 placement for all students.”

Year 11 students work with a Key worker and a Careers Advisor to prepare for transition to Sixth Form, College, or training, including help with applications and interviews.

“In year 11 all London East AP students will work with the Key worker and a London East AP Careers Advisor, to prepare for transition to Sixth Form, College, or training in Year 12.”

School provides Information, Advice and Guidance to help students find suitable, accessible and enjoyable post-16 destinations

“as well as forming a large part of the Achieve course, we go to great lengths to help our students to find the right post 16 destinations, ones that they can access and sustain and that they will enjoy.”

School states it has consistently been one of the best performing Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in London for qualifications

“LEAP has consistently been one of the best performing PRUs in London where qualifications are concerned.”