We host a maximum of 12 young people on site each day. Depending on the number of participants and the activity, we may divide them into smaller groups of four or five. However, we recognize that social interaction is an important part of behaviour, so we encourage working together as much as possible when appropriate.

We are not OFSTED registered, as registration is not required for alternative provisions offering a maximum of 15 hours per week (3 days) per young person. While we are not registered, we welcome schools to conduct their own quality assurance checks and safeguarding audits as needed. We’re also available to support schools during OFSTED inspections in any way possible.

We offer transport as part of the placement between home and site if needed. Details will be explained further during the visit.

It's our intention to work as closely with the school and family/carer of the young person as possible. Weekly feedback through a progress report which tracks their personal development and targets set out in their referral form.

We liaise with all parents/carers as to what time the transport will be approximately arriving to collect their young person. This will usually be between 0815 and 0900. Once on site, the day is divided up into various activity periods before and after lunch which is at 1200. At 1415 we work together as a team to close down the site and then head off at 1430.

Whenever possible, we encourage off-site activities. This not only allows us to observe how young people interact with the public but also broadens the range of activities we can offer. For any off-site activity, parents or carers will be asked to complete a consent form.

Glad you asked! The military inspired element is about how we approach the activities: small theory, lots of hands on practice. Plus the way we interact the young people, we speak to them as individuals, use humour a lot and give clear working boundaries Whilst the activities, feel of the camp and principles are military inspired, we are very much a nurturing environment. All our staff are trained to form attachments with each young person and promote such qualities as resilience and confidence through positive role modelling.

All our staff are qualified to a minimum of Safeguarding Children level 2, along with PREVENT. We have a Designated Safeguarding Lead and at least three first aiders on site at all times.

When you're ready to refer a young person to our provision, visit the referral page and complete the necessary information. Once we receive your referral, we’ll arrange a site visit for the young person and their family. This visit provides an excellent opportunity for us to connect with the young person and get to know them better. After that we will confirm what days, when to start, and away we go!

Phase 1 is for the young people that will come on our site and engage in the activities to complete the end of term Exped. They are normally years 7, 8 & 9 and use our support to develop regulation strategies, enhance social skills, and build resilience in navigating the school environment. Phase 2 is for year 10 and up with the aim of securing work experience to support their career development. This often leads to a shift in their perspective on the importance of GCSEs. Demonstrating the relevance of academic achievements and the opportunities unlocked through practical, hands-on work experience frequently transforms their mindset.

We offer breakfast snacks in the morning and a cooked meal at lunch. If there are any specific dietary requirements or if the young person needs to know the menu in advance, please speak with our Pastoral Lead so we can make suitable arrangements.