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If you're reading this, you're probably already living the problem: a spreadsheet that's out of date by lunchtime, a WhatsApp group standing in for a safeguarding record, or a provider who logs attendance "when they get a chance." Alternative provision software exists...

If you commission or oversee Education Other Than At School (EOTAS), off-site direction, or any form of alternative provision, you'll already know the uncomfortable truth: the further a learner is from the school building, the harder it becomes to answer a very simple...

From 1 September 2026, the latest version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) becomes statutory guidance for all schools and colleges in England. The updated guidance reinforces the importance of robust safeguarding arrangements, stronger accountability, and...

Safeguarding is the foundation of every successful education setting. Whether learners are educated in mainstream schools, alternative provision, work-related learning environments or specialist settings, organisations have a responsibility to ensure every child is...

Alternative Provision (AP) plays a vital role in supporting learners who cannot access mainstream education full-time. However, managing multiple providers, tracking attendance, monitoring progress and ensuring safeguarding compliance can quickly become complex. Many...

Safeguarding is the foundation of every successful Alternative Provision setting. Whether supporting learners through Alternative Provision (AP), Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS), work-related learning or off-site direction, providers have a responsibility...

Alternative provision settings face increasing pressure to demonstrate attendance, safeguarding, learner engagement and educational outcomes. Whether supporting pupils through EOTAS, work-related learning, managed moves or off-site provision, having accurate data is...

The summer holidays are often a time for schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and local authorities to reflect on the year gone by and prepare for the year ahead. While classrooms may be quieter, planning for September is already underway. For teams managing Alternative...

A managed move can be one of the most effective tools a school has - a genuine second chance for a learner at risk of permanent exclusion, without the disruption and stigma that exclusion brings. Done well, it gives a child a fresh start in a new setting while keeping...

If you work in a Local Authority, Virtual School or SEND team, you'll know that Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) is one of the hardest cohorts to keep track of. These are learners who, for a whole range of reasons, aren't on a mainstream school roll - which...

Managing alternative provision effectively requires more than simply knowing where a learner is placed. Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Local Authorities and commissioning teams need accurate attendance information, clear communication, safeguarding oversight and...