Alternative Provision

Alternative Provision that protects students’ academic future.

See the Mountain provides expert-teacher-led Alternative Provision for secondary-aged learners who are not currently able to access mainstream education successfully.

We preserve academic ambition while adapting the route. Learners remain on meaningful English, mathematics and science pathways, with teaching carefully adapted around their needs, starting points, EHCP outcomes and future aspirations.

Each learner works 1:1 with a named specialist teacher who builds a consistent relationship, understands their individual curriculum and remains alongside them throughout their journey. Rather than repeatedly starting again with unfamiliar adults, the learner is supported by a teacher who knows how they learn, recognises their progress and can guide them towards their qualifications and next steps.

Our core strength is maintaining credible pathways towards GCSE English, mathematics and science. Where appropriate and agreed as part of a bespoke programme, a learner’s pathway may extend towards five or more GCSE qualifications.

“We do not lower the destination simply because the learner needs a different route.”

What makes See the Mountain different?

A named specialist teacher:
Consistent 1:1 teaching from a professional who knows the learner and follows their progress.

GCSE-focused curriculum pathways:
English, mathematics and science remain central to the learner’s programme.

A complete provision:
We design the curriculum and provide the books, textbooks, revision guides and agreed learning resources.

Adaptive teaching:
content, pace, explanations and assessment are adapted without removing academic challenge.

Applied mastery experiences:
Planned experiences contextualise learning, strengthen self-efficacy and prepare learners for adulthood.
Clear commissioner oversight:
attendance, progress, provision and next steps are communicated through structured reporting.

Our five Alternative Provision packages provide clear starting structures while retaining the flexibility to respond to the learner’s needs, current engagement, curriculum priorities and intended outcomes. Hours can be increased, reduced or rebalanced following review.


A named specialist teacher
Individual starting-point assessment
Adaptive 1:1 teaching
Curriculum gap analysis
School curriculum liaison

Confidence and self-efficacy development
Secure commissioner updates
Six-week progress reporting
Twelve-week formal review
Collaborative next-step planning

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