Therapeutic Alternative Provision (AP) for EHCP & SEMH Learners
Specialist 1:1 and Small Group Tutoring for Neurodivergent, School-Refusing, and Emotionally Distressed Learners
Some young people need more than a mainstream setting can offer. Whether due to anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or complex SEMH needs — our therapeutic AP supports learners to re-engage with education in a way that works for them.
We deliver trauma-informed, relationship-based tutoring across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Our team supports EHCP-funded students, school refusers, and young people struggling with mental health, motivation, or attendance.
The goal: To help them feel safe, seen, and ready to learn.
📍 Where We Deliver
We offer structured, therapeutic tutoring in the following settings:
🏠 Learner’s home – 1:1 support in a calm, familiar environment
📚 Community venues – such as libraries, therapeutic hubs, and youth centres
🌳 Outdoor or sensory-friendly spaces – where appropriate
🏢 Dedicated learning hubs – including our main base at St John’s Centre, Mansfield and Langwith Hall
🚗 Transport provided by tutors if required – all tutors are fully insured
We currently deliver across:
North Nottinghamshire – including Mansfield, Langwith, Shirebrook
South Nottinghamshire – including Beeston, West Bridgford, Stapleford
Leicestershire – including Groby, Anstey, and Leicester city area
Sessions are delivered in 2.5–3 hour blocks, scheduled in morning or afternoon slots depending on the learner’s pacing needs. We prioritise calm, consistent environments and relational delivery as part of every placement.
What Makes Our Alternative Provision Work
✅ **Flexible & personalised** – Sessions adapt to each learner’s strengths, needs, and pace
✅ **Specialist EHCP & SEMH experience** – We go beyond academics, supporting emotional regulation, trust, and re-engagement
✅ **1:1 or small group tutoring** – Available in-home, at local venues, or sensory spaces
✅ **Trusted by Local Authorities** – Approved Nottinghamshire AP provider with a proven track record
✅ **Qualified & compliant** – Enhanced DBS, trained in trauma-informed care, full safeguarding procedures in place
Who We Support
We work with students who:
🔹 Have an EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan) and require specialist, structured tuition.
🔹 Are neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, PDA, Dyslexic, etc.) and benefit from an adapted approach to education.
🔹 Struggle with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and need a learning environment that prioritises emotional well-being alongside academics.
🔹 Have been excluded, are at risk of exclusion, or are school refusers due to anxiety, trauma, or additional needs.
🔹 Need a safe, structured, and engaging space to rebuild their confidence and academic ability.
Subjects & Key Learning Areas
We offer tutoring across:
✔ English – Functional Skills & GCSE support.
✔ Maths – Building numeracy skills & preparing for exams.
✔ Engagement & Confidence Building – Strategies to help students enjoy learning again.
✔ Life Skills & Emotional Regulation – Teaching essential tools for coping with stress, communication, and independence.
“We’ve built our provision to be the one place where these learners feel calm, respected, and capable. That’s the foundation everything else sits on.”
— Simon Agius, Director of Provision
Trusted by Local Authorities & Virtual Schools
I am available for Local Authority-funded EHCP placements, Virtual School referrals, and direct school contracts.
✅ Detailed reporting & regular progress updates.
✅ Full compliance with EHCP and safeguarding requirements.
✅ A structured yet flexible approach designed for student success.
How to Arrange Alternative Provision Tutoring
📩 Let’s Discuss Your Needs – Get in Touch Today
📞 Phone: 07827 5808781
📧 Email: simon@soeltherapy.co.uk
💼 Book a Consultation: Contact Me
🔹 Helping students find their path, regain confidence, and achieve their full potential.