Experience the Alternative Provision Difference!

Discover a dynamic alternative education pathway tailored for young learners, offered directly to schools seeking to enrich their curriculum. Our programme covers essential academic subjects including English, Maths, and Science, integrated seamlessly with Physical Education (PE) and Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE). This holistic approach not only enhances academic proficiency but also promotes physical wellbeing and personal development, preparing students for a well-rounded future. Partner with us to provide your students with the tools they need to succeed in all aspects of their lives.

KRS Education – Alternative Provision: Who We Help

• Improve Attendance: We tackle absenteeism head-on, ensuring students are engaged and excited about coming to KRS.
• Mental Health Support: Our caring approach addresses mental health challenges, providing a safe space for students to express themselves.
• Trigger Behaviour Analysis: We dig deep to understand trigger behaviours, helping students overcome obstacles and thrive academically.
• SEND and EHCP: Our specialised team is dedicated to working with SEND students, ensuring their unique needs are met, including those with EHCPs.
• Social and Emotional Interaction: We foster healthy social and emotional growth, helping students build essential life skills and meaningful connections.

At KRS Education, we’re here to empower every student’s journey to success.

Comprehensive Well-being Support Programmes for School Communities

Art therapy and other similar programmes can be vital in helping students overcome various obstacles that impede their learning. Here are five common challenges students face that can be alleviated through these therapeutic interventions:

Art therapy, play therapy, LEGO therapy, and sports therapy offer diverse benefits for children and young adults by addressing their psychological, emotional, and physical needs. Art therapy fosters emotional expression and healing through creative mediums, allowing participants to explore and resolve internal conflicts. Play therapy enhances cognitive development and social skills, providing a natural context for communication and learning through play. LEGO therapy focuses on collaborative building tasks that improve problem-solving abilities, fine motor skills, and social interaction, particularly beneficial for those with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Lastly, sports therapy promotes physical health, teamwork, and discipline, while also helping to alleviate stress and improve mood. Collectively, these therapies enrich mental health, encourage social interaction, and support emotional well-being, making them powerful tools in educational and therapeutic settings for youth development.

1. Emotional Distress: Many students carry emotional burdens that can significantly hinder their ability to focus and engage in academic activities. Art therapy offers a safe outlet for expressing feelings like anxiety, depression, or trauma without the need for words, thus reducing stress and enhancing mental well-being.
2. Behavioural Issues: Students struggling with behavioral challenges such as impulsivity, aggression, or hyperactivity can benefit from structured activities like sport and play therapies. These therapies help them channel their energy positively, develop self-control, and improve social skills.
3. Social Skills Deficits: For those who find it difficult to interact with peers or form meaningful relationships, therapies involving group activities can foster a sense of belonging and improve teamwork and communication skills. Art and play therapy sessions, in particular, encourage collaboration and empathy among students.
4. Low Self-Esteem and Confidence: Engaging in creative activities like art can significantly boost self-esteem. Completing a project gives a sense of accomplishment, while the open-ended nature of art allows for personal expression and validation of the student’s unique perspective.
5. Learning Disabilities: Students with learning disabilities may experience frustration and demotivation in traditional learning environments. Therapeutic programmes tailored to these students use multisensory activities that make learning more accessible and enjoyable, helping them to develop academic skills at their own pace and in ways that suit their learning styles.

By addressing these challenges, art therapy and related programmes not only remove barriers to learning but also contribute to a holistic development of students, preparing them better for both academic and personal success.

Some students struggle with mainstream school, they can take up time and disrupt the learning of others.