Welcome!
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Here at The Key Alternative Provision, we take pride in every student in our care and are ambitious and keen to strive for the best.
We recognise that it takes time, effort, and an entire community to educate a child – which is why we remain committed to working side-by-side with parents, schools and the local authority.
Our vision for the provision and those that it serves is simple:
At The Key we want students to be happy and successful. We strive to develop confident young people achieving their best and reaching their full potential.
Our values to help us achieve this vision are:
Resilience – to be able to bounce back from difficult challenges and become stronger individuals.
Aspiration – to aim high and be the best we can be.
Determination – to unlock our potential.
Tolerance – to overcome prejudice and discrimination and being able to handle conflicts peacefully.
Respect – to accept each other and celebrate our differences.
Team spirit – to work together to enable growth and development.
Responsibility and honesty – to take ownership of our actions.
We aim to create a safe, welcoming, and caring environment, where all are respectful and work together as a community. We teach all to value different communities and religions and to respect and understand people’s lifestyles, cultures and background.
As a specialist provision, we aim to challenge all pupils academically and vocationally, make them assessment proficient learners with a strong focus on targeted teaching for each student.
Our young people develop academic and life skills and understand that learning does not stop within an educational setting and is a lifelong process.
We look forward to meeting students and their families.
About Us.
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Together with the school, the student and the local authority, the Key identifies the strengths and needs of each student to create a bespoke package.
We assist with re-engagement in mainstream education or to identify the most appropriate environment enabling the student to gain the skills, knowledge and experience to become independent and successful members of our community.
Our Mission Statement.
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Our mission is to deliver the best possible knowledge and positive experiences thereby empowering students to reach their full potential and become successful and independent contributors of our community.
OUR SERVICES
What We Provide
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Academia
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We understand the importance of maths and English being accessible to all. Therefore, we offer various language and maths programs from functional skills to support with GCSE and A levels.
Mentoring
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Our mentoring programs are designed around the individual in collaboration with them, their school, their parents and carers. We give support with mental health and wellbeing as well as further education and career development.
Life Skills
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The Key has a number of life skills programs including money management, employability, work experience and independent living with a graduated approach enabling learners to be successful members of our community.
Learning Support
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Being prepared for the workplace and developing skills is of vital importance. At the KEY we offer programs that develop skills and knowledge with experience wherever possible. We offer support with completing applications, writing CV's, training and experience with everyday living.
Health and wellbeing
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Regular exercise is beneficial for mind, body and spirit. We offer a range of sporting activities including team sports such as basketball and football and individual sporting activities such as boxing, dance and gym.
Outreach Service
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Our Outreach service, works with students who are hard to reach or who struggle with social anxiety. One of our experience members of staff will accompany the student to attend individual bespoke activities, using sport and physical activities as a tool to engage and support their physical and mental health.
