Who we are
Oasis Alternative Provision is a therapeutic alternative provision committed to supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every learner is valued, understood and supported as an individual.
Our staff are trained in PACE approaches - Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy - which inform the way we build relationships, respond to behaviour and support emotional regulation. We recognise that children learn best when they feel safe, understood and connected, and we use this relationship-based approach alongside personalised education to help each learner engage, develop and make meaningful progress.
Our Approach
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PACE-Informed Practice:
Our staff are trained in PACE - Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy. These principles guide how we build trusting relationships, respond to behaviour and help learners feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
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Personalised Learning:
Learning is tailored to each learner’s individual strengths, needs, interests, starting points and outcomes, enabling them to engage and progress at a pace that is right for them.
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Emotional Regulation and Well-being:
We support learners to recognise and manage emotions, develop regulation strategies and build the confidence and resilience needed to engage successfully in learning.
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Sensory-Aware Support:
We recognise that sensory needs can affect communication, behaviour and engagement. Our environments, activities and support are adapted to help learners feel comfortable, regulated and able to participate.
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Independence and Life Skills:
We provide meaningful opportunities to develop communication, confidence, independence and practical life skills, helping learners prepare for their next steps and future.
Our Aim
To provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every learner feels understood, develops confidence and is able to engage in learning and make meaningful progress.
Our Vision
For every child and young person to feel valued, understood and empowered to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to achieve their potential.
Our Mission
To deliver personalised education through a relationship-based and therapeutic approach that supports learning, emotional regulation, communication, independence and personal development.
What Makes Us Unique
At Oasis, we understand that every learner is unique and that successful learning begins with feeling safe, understood and valued. Our small, nurturing environment enables us to build strong relationships and provide personalised support around each learner’s individual strengths, needs and interests.
Our PACE-informed, relationship-based approach helps us look beyond behaviour to understand what a learner may be communicating. We combine personalised education with support for emotional regulation, communication, sensory needs, independence and life skills, helping learners build confidence, re-engage with learning and make meaningful progress.
We celebrate progress in all its forms and create opportunities for every learner to belong, develop and achieve.
