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Practical training to develop ambitious, personalised AP curriculums that demonstrate clear learning, progression and meaningful outcomes. Curriculum Development in Alternative ProvisionBuilding purposeful, personalised and progressive curriculums that meet the needs of learners in Alternative Provision. Join us for a full-day practical training session focused on developing high-quality curriculum approaches specifically within Alternative Provision (AP). Curriculum development in AP requires providers to balance individual learner needs, academic progress, personal development and preparation for future pathways. A strong curriculum should clearly demonstrate what learners will learn, why it matters, how learning progresses and how impact will be measured. This session will support providers to review, develop and strengthen their curriculum offer, ensuring it is meaningful, ambitious and appropriate for the children and young people they support. What will the training cover? Throughout the day, we will explore: What a strong Alternative Provision curriculum looks like Developing a clear curriculum vision, intent and rationale Designing curriculum around the needs and starting points of learners Creating an ambitious but realistic curriculum offer Balancing academic learning with personal development and wider outcomes Building literacy, numeracy and core skills across your curriculum Supporting SEND and additional needs through curriculum design Developing clear learning objectives and intended outcomes Creating effective Schemes of Work and curriculum plans Sequencing learning and demonstrating progression over time Personalising learning without losing curriculum structure or ambition Linking curriculum to qualifications, accreditation and recognised outcomes Developing pathways towards education, employment, training and adulthood Capturing progress in areas such as confidence, engagement, wellbeing, employability and life skills Assessment, baseline information and measuring progress from individual starting points Demonstrating curriculum impact through evidence and data Using learner voice to inform curriculum development Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of your curriculum Practical tools and approaches that can be implemented within your provision Who is this training for? This training is particularly relevant for: Alternative Provision owners and leaders Curriculum and education leads Provision managers Teachers and tutors SEND and inclusion leads Quality assurance leads New and developing AP providers Organisations reviewing or redesigning their existing curriculum offer Whether you are developing an AP curriculum from the beginning or reviewing an established curriculum, this session will provide practical guidance to help you create a clear, structured and learner-centred approach to curriculum development. Ticket Information Full-Day Training £100 + VAT per person Your place includes: Full-day specialist training Breakfast and lunch Open Awards accreditation Practical guidance and resources to support curriculum development within your provision Booking & Payment All attendees must book their place through Eventbrite to secure a ticket. If your organisation is part of the Provisions Plus+ subscribed network, your place will be managed in line with your subscription benefits. If you are not part of the subscribed network, please still secure your place through Eventbrite. Following registration, Provisions Plus+ will issue an invoice for £100 + VAT per person. Please ensure that you provide the correct contact and organisation details when registering so that we can process your booking and invoice where required. Places are limited and advance booking is essential. Leave the day with practical tools and a clearer understanding of how to design, structure, evidence and continually develop a curriculum that meets the individual needs of learners while maintaining ambition, progression and purpose.

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