Description of how these justifications apply
Our schools use a range of registered and non registered Alternative Provisions that offer support that is bespoke to a child's needs. Active Support caters for significant numbers of CLT students each year such that the total combined cost of the service across our schools is estimated at £500k pa over the next three academic years 25/26 to 27/28.
Within the range of providers that are available, the Trust schools commission Active Support's services because they are unique in that they fulfill all of the following specific quality criteria for certain students:
Support learners aged between 9 years and 16 years
Offers a broad and balanced curriculum that supplements the schools' curriculum offer.
Offers full and part time places for young people struggling to cope in mainstream education due to complex, social, emotional and/or behavioural needs
Is based in Bedfordshire
Is accredited by LBC, BB and CB (our 3 LAs)
Is at least Ofsted Good
Is a registered school ie has a URN
Employs qualified teachers
Has a proven track record in providing support over at least the past ten years
Is capable of offering 40+ places