Secondary Alternative Provision
Alternative education, 6th day provision, EBSA support, therapies, accredited pathways, and the KS4 Work Skills Programme for secondary learners in Sheffield.
KS4 Work Skills Programme
All KS4 students are assessed for their Functional Skills level — we ensure every student sits exams at the right level to achieve a qualification in Maths and English, from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2. Students then progress aiming for Level 2, opening doors to college courses, apprenticeships, and employment.
Each KS4 student works towards an employability skills qualification. Once Functional Skills are achieved, students choose a vocational direction — Sports qualifications up to Level 2, Health and Social Care, or Hair and Beauty. We also support work experience and CSCS card training for construction and trades pathways.
Open to all KS4 students — with and without EHCPs, SEND, and SEMH needs.
- Functional Skills assessment from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2.
- Progressive pathway aiming for Level 2 Functional Skills.
- Employability skills qualification built into every KS4 placement.
- Vocational options: Sports (up to Level 2), Health and Social Care, Hair and Beauty.
- CSCS card training for construction and trades pathways.
- Work experience support to strengthen CVs and vocational courses.
- CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation.
- Post-16 planning: colleges, apprenticeships, employment routes.
- Clear targets, regular progress reviews, and weekly reporting.
- 100% of Year 11 students progressed to further education or employment.
KS3 Return to School Programme
Our KS3 programme is built around one clear goal — helping young people enjoy learning again, tackle the barriers holding them back, and return to school with confidence. We work with students who have SEND, EHCPs, SEMH needs, and EBSA, creating a Personalised Support Plan (PSP) for every learner that keeps reintegration at the centre of everything we do.
Alongside English, Maths, and PSHE, students receive therapeutic and intervention support tailored to their needs — from understanding and managing emotions to anger management and social skills. We don't just support the student; we work alongside schools, families, and multi-agency partners, attending all relevant meetings and providing detailed reports to ensure everyone is working towards the same outcome.
- Personalised Support Plan (PSP) for every student — goals built around returning to school.
- English, Maths, and PSHE taught in small, supportive groups.
- Therapy where needed: Art, Play, and Sport Therapy options.
- Emotional understanding and regulation — helping young people identify and manage their feelings.
- Anger management, social skills, and self-esteem support.
- Clear, structured pathway back into mainstream education.
- Detailed reports created to support schools and inform interventions.
- Attendance at all multi-agency meetings — providing feedback and working collaboratively.
- Support for students with SEND, EHCPs, SEMH, and EBSA.
- Working closely with families, schools, and agencies throughout.
Alternative Provision
Our alternative provision gives secondary learners a structured, supportive environment where they can re-engage with learning, build confidence, and make real progress. We work closely with schools, families and agencies to create a plan that works.
- Small groups — typically 1:6 ratio, max 1:8.
- Core curriculum: English, Maths, Science, PE, PSHE.
- NCFE Functional Skills and AQA Unit Awards.
- Weekly progress reports to schools and families.
- Wellbeing and regulation support built into every day.
- 100% of Year 11 students progressed to further education or employment.
6th Day Provision
Targeted support for pupils who need an alternative to mainstream — structured learning, wellbeing-focused mentoring, and practical interventions that rebuild confidence, improve attendance, and keep progress moving.
- Immediate, structured support for excluded or at-risk pupils.
- Small-group learning with clear behaviour expectations.
- Wellbeing-focused mentoring alongside core subjects.
- Regular feedback to the referring school.
- Focus on reintegration and positive next steps.
EBSA — Emotionally Based School Avoidance
KRS Education provides EBSA support for students with low attendance linked to anxiety, sensory overload, low confidence, and SEND/SEMH needs. We focus on engagement first, using small group sizes and flexible, personalised plans.
- Support for students with low attendance linked to anxiety.
- Small group sizes and flexible, personalised plans.
- Working with school, family and agencies.
- Building coping tools, routine and a clear pathway back.
- Engagement first — we meet learners where they are.
Therapies & Interventions
Our trauma informed support and therapeutic interventions are built around trust, relationships, and giving young people practical tools they can use every day. We support KS1–KS4 learners with SEMH, bereavement, anxiety and emotional regulation.
- Art, Play and Sport Therapy options.
- Trauma informed support for KS1–KS4.
- Anger management, social skills, self-esteem support.
- Available in school, at KRS, or privately.
- Strong EBSA support — confident steps back into education.
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Complete our referral form or get in touch to discuss what support would work best.