Alternative Education Pathways
When school isn't working, a different placement isn't always the answer.
It's a bespoke education package built around their individual needs, strengths and future aspirations.
I spent almost twenty years commissioning education, care and support services inside local authorities. Today, I help families design the kind of education packages local authorities should already be providing.
Using my Alternative Education Pathways Framework, I help families identify the right combination of education, therapy, mentoring, social opportunities and preparation for adulthood — then build the evidence and funding case to secure it.
The Alternative Education Pathways Framework
Every package is designed around five key pathways:
Wellbeing & Safety -Emotional wellbeing, mentoring, therapeutic support and community engagement.
Therapy & Independence - Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, life skills and travel training.
Education & Learning - Tuition, online learning, GCSE pathways, vocational learning and alternative education.
Social Development - Friendships, group activities, creative opportunities, sports and community participation.
Preparation for Adulthood - Careers, work experience, college pathways and independent living skills.
The aim is simple:
To build the right package around the child, not force the child into a package.
Who this is for
This service may be suitable if:
Your child is out of school.
School attendance has broken down.
A school has said it cannot meet need.
The local authority is offering unsuitable provision.
You are considering EOTAS, EOTIS, Section 19 or alternative provision.
You want a bespoke package rather than another school placement.
Alternative Education Pathways Review — £395
A comprehensive review of your child's EHCP, reports, school history and current provision.
You'll receive:
A gap analysis
Review of current provision
Funding opportunities
EOTAS and alternative provision options
Personal budget and direct payment considerations
Written recommendations and next steps
Bespoke Education Package Design — £795
A professionally designed education package built using the Alternative Education Pathways Framework.
Includes:
Model EHCP wording
Costed package proposal
Weekly timetable
Outcome framework
Provider specification
Cost comparison analysis
Funding rationale
This is the package I believe the local authority should be commissioning.
Ongoing Package Management
Once a package is agreed, I can provide independent oversight.
Services include:
Provider sourcing support
Quality assurance reviews
Outcome monitoring
Termly reports
Annual review preparation
Available individually or as part of a bespoke support package.
Why work with me?
Most SEND consultants understand the law. Very few understand how local authorities commission services.
I do both.
That means I can help families build education packages that are not only legally defensible, but realistic, costed, outcome-focused and capable of being funded.
Tell me about your child Every package starts with a conversation about what isn't working, what needs to change, and what the right pathway could look like.