Learn Sheffield Alternative Provision Commission

Learn Sheffield has also been commissioned by SCC to work alongside colleagues from the sector and LA to develop a city-wide strategy and operational plan for alternative provision (AP) in the city.

We plan to revisit and update the Alternative Provision in Sheffield Research Study Report which Learn Sheffield led in December 2019, which was also commissioned by SCC. This work will be led by Sai Patel and Steve Shaw and will provide an accurate understanding of the current context in the city.

We have adjusted the timeline for this work so that this AP work is sighted properly on the SEND Manifesto work. This will reduce risks and increase opportunities for this work to connect or build on it, given that both relate to children and young people who require something additional or different.

Once this work is complete Learn Sheffield will hold an open event with the sector and other partners to share findings and support reflections and contributions from all stakeholders. We will then form an AP taskforce to take agreed recommendations forward and implement changes.

More information about the first phase of this project, including a recent briefing paper can be found int he projects section of this website.