DfE-accredited Online Alternative Provision that works with you to support re-integration. We work in partnership with schools, local authorities and others to provide students who have additional needs or challenging circumstances access to the high-quality education they need and deserve.
Each year we work with hundreds of schools and thousands of learners across more than 130 local authority areas. Established in 2012 and part of Inspired Education Group, we have a strong track record of supporting vulnerable learners from years 7 to 11.
Online Alternative Provision That Works
Academy21 is the first online alternative provision accredited by the Department for Education under the OEAS scheme. In our recent Ofsted report we were recognised for the impact we have on improving attendance, breaking down barriers to learning, reconnecting students with education and supporting effective reintegration. In our student and customer surveys, 98% of clients stated they would use Academy21 again and 91% of our students say they have gained more confidence in their learning since joining Academy21. As one of our students recently told us:
“I want to thank you all so much for all the help you have given me since starting. I was really struggling with my mental health and was certain I wasn't going to do my GCSES this year. However, you all made me look forward to each of your lessons as you were extremely kind and created a comfortable atmosphere, I was able to learn in. I didn't feel pushed or overwhelmed with work like I did in mainstream, instead I felt motivated and happy to do well. Thanks to you I'm able to complete my GCSES” - Olivia, Year 11
Academy21 can help with:
Online provision in any location for students not attending in-person
Multiple classes running daily, ensuring pupils are placed in the most appropriate groups based on ability and at times that suit them
Small class sizes (15 pupils or less) where students can participate on their own terms
Optional well-being mentoring, social skills and counselling provision and consolidation classes to support learning gaps
Bespoke timetables that can be adjusted as needed throughout a student’s time with us, helping to gradually reintegrate young people into the mainstream school environment.
What we offer-
We offer a comprehensive curriculum for Key Stage 2 to 5, along with unparalleled well-being and academic support.
Key Stage 3 We provide a balanced and complete Key Stage 3 curriculum to ensure students are fully prepared for their GCSE studies. This curriculum covers Year 7, 8, and 9 (students aged 11-14), and runs across the 39-week academic calendar.
Key Stage 4 Our KS4 curriculum comprises both access to GCSE outcomes and the opportunity to achieve functional skills qualifications for year 10 and 11 learners. It runs throughout the 39-week academic calendar.
Academic Support Our Study Skills courses equip your pupils with vital skills to improve study habits, including literacy, numeracy and EAL.
Wellbeing support courses from social skills to counselling, to empower young people to take control of their mental health and create a happier foundation for learning and life.
How do we teach?
Our fantastic teachers are fully UK qualified with enhanced DBS checks, safer recruitment processes and an SCR in place. They have extensive experience in supporting students who may have vulnerabilities or need additional support, as well as in teaching in fully virtual environments.
There is a range of technological tools available to make lessons interactive and personalised and keep students engaged in their learning. Plus, our brilliant teachers blend live teaching with ongoing assessment to build student confidence.
Our teachers engage and motivate students to learn with:
Live lessons, plus recordings
Interactive learning opportunities
Regular engagement monitoring
Personalised activities and support
Alternative Provision Tailored to Every Need
Different students face different challenges in the mainstream classroom. From behavioural difficulties to long-term illness, Academy21’s flexible provision adapts to each young person’s requirements. Working closely with schools and local authorities, we can provide your pupils with a pathway to strong outcomes, development, and reintegration that meets their unique needs
Accessible from anywhere- Learn from home, on-site, hospital school or specialist provision with just a computer, and internet connection;
Unmatched flexibility- Short to long-term, our provision flexes up and down to meet students’ needs with speedy changes at no additional fee;.
Personalised Learning Tailored provision, live, adaptive lessons, personalised AI learning pathways that adapt to the individual and teacher feedback to support pupil pace;.
Specialist programmes From last-minute GCSE Rescue programmes to wellbeing mentoring, we help students of all needs get back on track.
Get started with Academy21
Academy21 has regional partnership managers to help you get started or learn more about bespoke solutions available for your students. Get in touch today to refer a student or book a demonstration Contact | Academy21
