Alternative Provision

SPM Development Services’ main aim is to provide pupils with a challenging, motivational and supportive curriculum which allows them to get back on track and achieve their true potential. Their educational experience will provide them with the tools and skills which will support them to be successful in the future at post 16 and beyond and equip them to participate in further education, employment or training.

SPM Development Services is made up of experienced teachers and managers with considerable SEND experience and people skills. The desire of the team is to improve educational standards and to help bring learning “to life” in all subject areas and ensure all can access the curriculum.

1.  Specialise in SEND and Alternative Provision
2. Utilise technology to facilitate and enhance the learning experience
3. Excellent monitoring via a Tutor management system recording lesson content, outcomes, student, parent/carer and tutor feedback

We provide access to the education curriculum covering all subjects up to at least GCSE level
We focus on developing numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
There is a growing demand for our bespoke tuition covering vocational qualifications and college courses, according to ability
We have outreach workers trained in mentoring and supporting young people
We have a track record in navigating students into the work environment successfully
We work closely with Sporting Chances to provide multiple alternative learning provision pathways
We have staff who are fully qualified and experienced teachers
◦ All staff have an enhanced DBS and we maintain the appropriate Lone Worker and Health and Safety policies
We utilise technology as much as possible whilst developing strong relationships with students

We are already working with local authorities, councils and charities providing home study opportunities for those with SEND.

Here are some success stories:

I in Richmond is working towards Level 2 Functional skills Numeracy and Literacy, recently said “I was going nowhere and felt helpless. I just stayed in bed all day, since working with SPM I feel like I’m going somewhere – I can be a Carpenter, I will get into college.”

C in Mortlake is working towards Entry Level 3 Numeracy and Literacy as well as Level 2 BTEC in ICT, states “I hated school and felt that I was missing out. But since working with SPM I feel I will get somewhere. He is fun and very patient and I really like the Apps and online websites he uses.”

A in Surrey is studying A Level Business said “Simon and his team are great, they make learning relevant to the real world – vocational trips and real life examples are very useful. They are all patient and understand there are good days and bad days.”