Alternative Provision

About Us

Freedom Foundation Alternative Provision offers a safe space for creative learning for children and young people at risk of exclusion. We enable students to re-engage with academic learning, improve behaviour and attainment by providing them with the tools to succeed in education. 

We welcome referrals from commissioning schools and local authorities for KS1 & KS2 students who require an alternative approach to their education and learning. 

Our approach focuses on instilling self-worth and belief, and developing personal empowerment, by offering alternative education that nurtures the skills young people need to craft fulfilling and purposeful lives. 

By providing a positive environment where students can express themselves creatively through music and movement, our provision aims to enhance their social skills and improve physical and mental well-being. 

Freedom Foundation strive to foster essential study skills that encourage both independent thought and collaborative growth, ensuring every learner is equipped to thrive. Our curriculum aims to inspire them to build the resilience needed to address their challenges, in preparation for reintegration to mainstream education. 

We are committed to supporting students to overcome their barriers to learning whether they be academic, social or emotional.  By delivering a creative and nurturing approach that encourages them to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate their achievements, enabling them to be physically active and mentally reactive. 

If you wish to find out more about our inspirational provision, please contact us directly via email 

For all Nottingham referrals: simon.green@freedomfoundationuk.org (Head of Operations) 

For all Derby referrals: anna.malik@freedomfoundationuk.org (Head of Development) 

Who is it for?

We welcome referrals from commissioning schools and local authorities for KS1 & KS2 students who require an alternative approach to their education and learning.  

Students identified by the school will have the opportunity to work closely with our facilitators daily during school hours for a minimum of 12 weeks and includes 6 weeks of 1-1 mentoring on school site, after reintegration.  Our provision provides a safe place for creative development that encourages, engages and explores pro social skills and personal development. 

Music and physical activity, play and participation will be heavily embedded within the provision and enables students to enjoy the opportunity to share progress that will be encouraged and valued.  

This preventative approach to addressing challenging behaviour in mainstream school enables students to identify any underlying issues and to explore who they are and who they could be. Ultimately preventing exclusion from mainstream school. 

Our referrals and admissions policies outline how referrals are managed, but we always encourage active enquiries from commissioners to assess synergy and suitability before completing a referral form. 

Our Policies

Safeguarding Policy

Admissions Policy

Attendance Policy

Behaviour Policy

Anti Bullying Policy

Use of Force and Restraint Policy

(physical intervention)

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Policy

(SEND)

Whistleblowing Policy

Safer Recruitment in Education Policy

Staff Code of Conduct Policy

Complaints Policy

Data Protection Policy

(Including GDPR)

Drugs and Substance Misuse Policy

Equalities Policy

Grievance & Disciplinary Procedure Policy

Health & Safety Policy

(including Fire Safety and First Aid)

Medical Policy

(including safe storage and administration of medicines)

Medical Emergency Policy

Information & Guidance Policy

IT and E-Safety Policy

Social Media Policy

(engaging with learners outside Provision)

Lockdown Policy

Lone Working Policy

Marking & Assessment Policy

Travel Policy

Staff CPD and Performance Management Policy

Off-sites Visits Policy

Quality Assurance Policy

(Including internal and external exam verification)