RAISE-AP is an Alternative Provision which provides students with a curriculum which is tailored to meet their needs, their future aspirations and to re-engage them in education so that they can reach their full potential. Each pupil receives a bespoke, individualised programme of study based around or RAISE-AP values of resilience, positive attitudes, an interest in their education, fostering self-confidence and having empathy, showing kindness and tolerance to all.

We believe that, by providing an individualised, personalised programmes of study which prioritises both academic and holistic development, the outcomes our young people achieve will have a lasting positive impact on their lives.

We aim to prepare our students for their pathways into young adulthood by providing recognised qualifications in key core and foundational subjects at a level appropriate to the learner and through pastoral support to invoke holistic development. We aim to give all of young people opportunities to experience a variety of extra-curricular experiences alongside work placements to inspire future career paths.

There are a number of factors that contribute to RAISE-AP being able to deliver a bespoke curriculum. Our location, in Eastleigh (easily accessible to Southampton, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Portsmouth, Winchester and the New Forest), means we have on our doorstep access to a wide variety of leisure, cultural and historical opportunities. This means that we can be adaptable to meet our students’ needs and change the learning environment where required, bringing the curriculum to life and supporting social and emotional development alongside academic progress.

We are able to boast high staff ratios, which can, if necessary be as high as 1:1, to support the needs of our students. With the RAISE-AP staff team being highly trained and fully committed to supporting students in achieving their potential, we are able to offer a comprehensive range of qualifications which include:

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• Art and Photography

• Citizenship, PSHE and Personal Development Learning

• ASDAN

• Computing

• Outdoor Education

• Physical Education and Sports Fitness

These academic qualifications have a range of levels - from entry level 1 functional skills to GCSE and Level 2 awards.

We also focus on employability qualifications, ASDAN and work experience opportunities, enabling our young people to boost their next steps into college, careers and independence. This ability to bespoke and individualise a wide range of qualifications are proven to engage a diverse range of learners, ensuring an appropriate balance between attainment, achievement, expectations for good citizenship and becoming prepared for young adulthood and next steps after 16.

We will consider any EHCP, risk assessment or consultation and are confident that we can tailor an educational package to meet the needs of any individual student. This process will involve meeting the young person, care givers and any associated professionals to ensure that we work collaboratively to optimise student outcomes. 

More details about this can be found via enquiries to RAISE-AP.