A different setting. Real outcomes.
Full-time structured education for children and young people who need a placement outside mainstream school. Safe, purposeful, and built around each child.
Education designed around your child's needs
Alternative provision (AP) is structured full or part-time education for children who are educated outside a mainstream school setting. This could be as a short intervention, or as a longer-term placement.
Tuition Extra is an established AP provider for Kent County Council and works with schools, local authorities and families to deliver personalised programmes that lead to real qualifications and outcomes.
Our provision covers academic, vocational, and therapeutic strands — often woven together in a single timetable built around what your child needs most.
Talk to us about a placement →What a placement includes
Bespoke timetable
A programme built around the child's EHCP, targets, interests, and readiness — reviewed and adapted regularly.
Thrive-informed sessions
Emotional development runs through everything. Sessions are calm, structured, and relationship-led.
Academic and vocational strands
Progress towards GCSEs, Functional Skills, BTECs, or pre-vocational activities depending on the child's stage.
Regular family contact
Families receive regular updates and are involved in reviews. We work with you, not around you.
Multiple environments
Canterbury Centre, Maypole Farm, Haven Nook — or outreach settings agreed with families and commissioners.
Safeguarding assured
A qualified DSL oversees all provision. Safer recruitment standards apply to every member of our team.
Enquire about a placement.
For family enquiries, call 01227 935773 or email info@tuition-extra.co.uk. For professional referrals, visit our professionals section.