The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
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The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
Setting up a Successful Alternative Provision
June 11, 2024
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Joanne Howard
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Season 4
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Episode 5
Amy shares her adventure after teaching, setting up an alternative provision centre where she now employs a small team of teachers.
In business for two years, we talk about her early experiences working in different settings before exploring the practicalities of securing a space, compliance and working with local schools. A must listen for anyone passionate about teaching on your own terms!
In this episode we explore:
- Feeling the call to create high quality holistic provision for young people
- What to know about setting up an alternative provision centre
- How running a centre is similar to managing a classroom or department
- What to consider when looking for a space
- The relationship between the local authority and schools in placing students
- Amy’s day-to-day in the centre and taking the best bits of teaching with her
- Managing and growing the business in the future
- Top tips for teachers wanting to follow a similar path
Links and Resources
If you'd like to set up your own business, check out our Adventures After Teaching Business School for practical support and mentoring for teachers.
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