Provision
Ely Classrooms provides Alternative Provision for young people aged 11–16 and post-16.
Under current Cambridgeshire Children’s Commissioning arrangements, we can provide up to 15 hours of teaching per week for an individual pupil. Most of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), although this is not a requirement for a placement at Ely Classrooms. Where a pupil has an EHCP, we work with the needs and provision identified within it.
A therapy-led approach
Therapeutic understanding will help inform how we work with each young person across their time at Ely Classrooms, rather than therapy simply being a separate appointment added to their timetable.
Pupils will also be able to access individual therapeutic support, with Speech and Language Therapy provided by Ann-Marie Cano and other specialist input included where required.
What can a placement include?
Every placement is built around the individual young person. Alongside English, Maths and Science, we can offer a broad range of learning including Art, Textiles and other creative subjects, project-based learning, practical activities and enrichment.
Depending on the young person, a placement might include outdoor learning, dog walks, activities in the community, therapeutic learning or time spent developing confidence and independence.
The balance is different for every young person. We work with families, schools and other professionals to put together a programme that reflects their needs, interests and educational priorities.
Working alongside other provision
Ely Classrooms does not have to be a pupil's only place of education. A placement can work alongside their school, other Alternative Provision or as part of an EOTAS package.
We work with schools, families and other providers so that the different parts of a pupil’s education work together. For information about arranging a placement see our Referrals page.