The Adventures After Teaching Podcast

Setting up a Successful Alternative Provision

June 11, 2024 Joanne Howard Season 4 Episode 5
Setting up a Successful Alternative Provision
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The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
Setting up a Successful Alternative Provision
Jun 11, 2024 Season 4 Episode 5
Joanne Howard

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

  1. https://www.alearningplace.co.uk/
  2. https://www.acas.org.uk/
  3. Teacher Career Change Summer Bootcamp 2024


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.

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

Show Notes

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

  1. https://www.alearningplace.co.uk/
  2. https://www.acas.org.uk/
  3. Teacher Career Change Summer Bootcamp 2024


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.

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024