Alternative Provision - Empowered Minds

Empowered Minds delivers high-quality Alternative Provision for children and young people who find mainstream education challenging.

Our programme combines sport, creative learning, academic support, social-emotional development and practical life skills to help learners rebuild resilience, motivation and trust in themselves and others.

Placements run from 10am to 2pm at our community hub in Worcester. Learners benefit from clear routines, meaningful activities and consistent guidance, helping them make positive progress towards reintegration, continued education or future training.

what to expect

Core Learning Components

Each day follows a structured routine adapted to each pupil’s ability, learning style and individual support plan. Activities blend physical, creative, academic and personal development.

English & Maths Support

Walk and talk, fitness tasks, football drills to release tension and prepare to engage

Sports & Physical Wellbeing

Multi-sport and fitness sessions tailored to interests and ability. Builds teamwork, communication, perseverance and emotional regulation.

Team Building & Communication

Group challenges that develop cooperation, trust, social awareness and effective communication.

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

Structured sessions covering emotional regulation, self-awareness, resilience, positive decision-making and behaviour.

Cooking & Life Skills

Hands-on cooking sessions promoting independence, safety, nutrition, organisation and responsibility.

Arts, Crafts & Creative Expression

Expressive activities that support sensory regulation, emotional awareness, focus and confidence.

Music & Rhythm Sessions

Percussion, rhythm and music appreciation sessions that encourage creativity, emotional expression and communication.

Topic-Based & Academic Enrichment

Real-world projects embedding literacy, numeracy and PSHE in meaningful contexts. Supports reintegration into education or progression to learning.

Who We Support

Pupils who:

Find mainstream settings overwhelming or emotionally difficult

Experience anxiety, frustration or low confidence

Struggle with engagement, motivation or positive behaviour

Are at risk of exclusion, persistent absence or disengagement

Would benefit from structured support outside the classroom to help them re-engage with learning

Pupils are supported to rebuild confidence, strengthen emotional resilience and develop the skills needed to succeed in education and everyday life.

impact

What Pupils Gain

Greater confidence, motivation and emotional resilience

Improved emotional regulation and self-awareness

Stronger communication, social interaction and teamwork

Increased participation, focus and engagement with learning

Reduced anxiety around academic tasks and learning environments

Better preparedness for reintegration into school or next steps in education

Pupils begin to see themselves as capable, valued and able to make positive choices.

impact

What Schools Notice

Reduction in behavioural incidents and escalation

Improved attendance, engagement and participation

Clear evidence of emotional and social development

Stronger independence, self-regulation and responsibility

Structured reporting on attendance, engagement and progress

Most importantly, they have regular time with a consistent adult whose role is to listen, guide and help them make sense of their emotions and choices.

delivery overview

Placement Structure

Delivery

Full-day placement (10am–2pm)

Location

KGV Community Hub, Worcester

Group Size

Small group (1:4 ratio)

Staffing

Sports coaches, trained mentors, academic support staff and wellbeing practitioners, supervised by DSL

Planning

Individual learning plans created with referring schools or local authorities