Vocational Alternative Provision

Re-engaging Young People Through Purpose, Practical Learning and Opportunity

Our Vocational Alternative Provision is designed for young people aged 14–16 who are finding mainstream education challenging and would benefit from a personalised, practical approach to learning.

Delivered by GHQ Training in partnership with Rise Education & Care Group, our programmes use vocational education, employability development and trauma-informed practice to rebuild confidence, increase engagement and create meaningful pathways into education, training and employment. 

Who Is It For?

Our Alternative Provision supports young people who:

  • Are at risk of suspension or exclusion

  • Have become disengaged from mainstream education

  • Require a personalised timetable

  • Need a smaller, nurturing learning environment

  • Benefit from practical, vocational learning

  • Have SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs

  • Need support to rebuild confidence, attendance and resilience

Programmes can be commissioned for individuals or small groups by schools, local authorities and other professionals.

What Makes GHQ Different?

We don’t believe behaviour is the problem, we look beyond behaviour to understand the young person.

Our trauma-informed approach helps learners feel safe, valued and ready to engage. Every programme is personalised, ensuring learning is relevant, purposeful and built around individual strengths.

Our provision combines:

  • Vocational learning

  • Functional Skills

  • Personal development

  • Employability education

  • Wellbeing support

  • Positive relationships

  • Real-world experiences

Because young people succeed when learning has purpose.

Our Offer

Our programmes include:

  • Up to 15 hours of provision each week

  • Bespoke individual timetables

  • Small group learning

  • 1:1 provision where required

  • Trauma-informed practice throughout

  • Flexible commissioning for schools and local authorities 

Vocational Pathways

Learners can access practical vocational learning in areas including:

  • Childcare & Early Years

  • Education Support

  • Hair & Beauty

  • Business & Customer Service

Through our extensive partner network, additional pathways may also include:

  • Construction

  • Environmental & Land-Based Learning

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Technology

  • Outdoor Education

  • Sports & Physical Activity

  • Animal Care

  • Creative Arts & Media

  • Hospitality & Catering

  • Enterprise & Entrepreneurship 

Core Curriculum

Alongside vocational learning, learners continue to develop essential life and education skills through:

  • Functional Skills English

  • Functional Skills Maths

  • Employability Skills

  • PSHE

  • Citizenship

  • Personal Development

  • Independence Skills

  • Workplace Readiness

  • Career Exploration

Our curriculum is designed to prepare young people not just for education, but for adulthood.

Personalised Support

Every learner receives an individual programme based on their needs and aspirations.

Additional support may include:

  • Therapeutic support

  • Mentoring

  • Bespoke 1:1 tutoring

  • SEND consultancy

  • Behaviour support

  • Family support

  • Youth work sessions

  • Transition planning

  • Personal training and wellbeing interventions 

Working in Partnership

We work collaboratively with:

  • Schools

  • Local Authorities

  • Alternative Providers

  • Therapists

  • Sports organisations

  • Employers

  • Community partners

Together, we create flexible packages that help young people reconnect with learning while ensuring schools remain fully involved in planning, monitoring and reviewing progress.

Outcomes That Matter

Success looks different for every learner.

Our goal is to help young people move forward with confidence, whether that means:

  • Returning successfully to mainstream school

  • Progressing into specialist education

  • Moving into a Supported Internship

  • Beginning vocational training

  • Accessing apprenticeships

  • Preparing for employment

  • Developing the confidence and life skills needed for adulthood

Every programme is designed to help learners recognise their potential, develop their skills and create positive futures.