At Alternative Learning For All (ALFA), we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in education, regardless of the challenges they may have faced in the past. Our programme is designed to support learners who have been unable to access traditional schooling due to social, emotional, mental health issues, anxiety, or other barriers they may have encountered.
ALFA is not just a programme – it’s a partnership. We work closely with each learner and their family to create a bespoke learning journey, tailored entirely around their individual needs. Whether it’s through introducing local tutors, providing online lessons with our subject specialists, or incorporating outdoor activities at PEAK activity centres, we are committed to helping our learners re-engage with education in a way that suits them best.
To help all children access education in a way that meets their needs. ALFA’s unique approach helps learners who struggle with traditional schooling rediscover the joy of learning and receive the education they deserve.
For over many years, Keys’ specialist schools have helped young people gain confidence and achieve qualifications. Yet, with increasing numbers of children struggling to access education due to emotional, physical, or mental health challenges, school avoidance, or repeated exclusions, we knew something had to change.
Before a learner begins working with ALFA, we will work with them, their families and carers and the professionals around them to gather the information we need to best meet their needs
Using that information, we will develop a individualised timetable which supports their interests and abilities as well as their ambitions and goals.
ALFA is designed for children struggling with emotionally-based school avoidance, exclusions, or those who find it difficult to thrive in traditional school environments.
Whether they have an Education, Health and Care Plan or not, ALFA provides an adaptable learning experience to meet their needs.
