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We tackle the social injustice of lost learning in England’s schools

What Works: Four Tenets of effective Internal Alternative Provision

Nurture unit, inclusion hub, isolation room, unit, base, bridge –internal alternative provision (IAP) goes by countless names. There are just as many examples of effective and ineffective approaches.

The Difference are working with schools to understand what effective Internal AP looks like. We are supporting them to develop approaches which deliver improved outcomes for students.

In collaboration with our National Network for IAP, The Difference produced ‘What Works: Four tenets of Effective Internal Alternative Provision” to support schools and school leaders to understand what effective Internal AP looks like.”

Lost learning is rising
rapidly and hitting the
most disadvantaged
children hardest

Read our latest report, including sector-led recommendations for reversing the trend of lost learning.

At THE DIFFERENCE, we develop PEOPLE, PRACTICE and POLICY to reduce exclusion and absence across England by 2030

PEOPLE: We deliver programmes for school leaders which develop practice expertise and strategic tools that support them to implement a Whole-School approach to Inclusion.

PRACTICE: We capture effective approaches from schools in our programmes and network. We then share and showcase methods proven to improve student outcomes and reduce lost learning.

POLICY: Using insights from our programmes, we inform and shape education policies which improve student outcomes and reduce lost learning.

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