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.”
Internal AP Professional Development
Two Days of Internal AP Professional Development for School Leaders
Equipping leaders to design, lead and continuously improve high-impact Internal AP
This two-day professional development opportunity is designed for senior leaders with strategic oversight of Internal Alternative Provision (IAP), as well as for those responsible for the day-to-day management of an IAP setting.
Grounded in research and informed by national practice, this course will provide both the practical tools and theoretical foundations needed to lead inclusive, effective and sustainable internal provision that reduces exclusions and improves pupil outcomes.
You can attend either day as standalone PD, or combine them for a 2 part journey of IAP improvement
Key focus areas:
- The research underpinning effective IAP
- Introduction to the Seven Pillars of strong Internal AP
- Key questions and planning tools to support effective provision design
- Understanding the importance of whole-school foundations for successful IAP
What to expect:
- Expert input combining research and practical frameworks
- Structured opportunities for peer-sharing and problem-solving
- Time to reflect, plan and explore what high-impact provision looks like in your context
You will takeaway
- A practical 4-part IAP Framework which supports strategic planning and collaborative development
This professional development is ideal for:
- Senior leaders with strategic responsibility for Internal AP
- Internal AP leads who manage the day-to-day running of provision
Cost:
- £425 – as a standalone day
- £375 – with Day 2
Key focus areas:
- Case studies from leaders of successful IAPs across the country
- Practical insights into models of IAP that are improving outcomes
- Evaluating your IAP and embedding continuous improvement
- Extending the reach of your IAP into the main school
What to expect:
- Leader-led sessions showcasing real-world provision
- Collaborative space to problem-solve with peers
- Opportunities to build lasting networks with IAP leaders nationally
You will takeaway
- A Whole-School Inclusion diagnostic tool – which will support IAP students and the wider school
This professional development is ideal for:
- Senior leaders with strategic responsibility for Internal AP
- Internal AP leads who manage the day-to-day running of provision
Cost:
- £425 – as a standalone day
- £375 – with Day 1
