Alternative Tuition
The Alternative Tuition Service provides teaching for children who are unable to access education provided by schools. Qualified teachers with up-to-date curriculum knowledge teach the pupils.
The Tuition takes place at various places -Libraries, Leisure Centres, Schools and homes throughout the Authority, depending on the needs of the child and transport would be provided if the distance criteria is met. These needs are assessed professionally, including medically, on a termly basis.
All subjects within the National Curriculum where practicable are taught and pupils are entered for the Welsh Joint G.C.S.E, C.O.E and OCN examinations at the end of year 11.
This service is not available for educating pupils excluded on a fixed term basis.
Before tuition takes place, a risk assessment is undertaken, to evaluate a safe working environment for members of the teaching staff and all students in receipt of home tuition are monitored during the educational year.
The Service is supported by the Educational Psychology Service and the Education Welfare Service, together with staff from the Inclusion Service. The aim is to provide a short-term service and return every child to mainstream school.
The Service is managed by Terri Relph (Area Inclusion Officer - North). If you would like more information regarding this service please contact either Terri on 01633 648363 or Sue Lloyd on 01633 648106.