The Adventures After Teaching Podcast

Setting up a Successful Alternative Provision

Joanne Howard Season 4 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

  1. https://www.alearningplace.co.uk/
  2. https://www.acas.org.uk/


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