Therapeutic Alternative Provision (AP) for EHCP & SEMH Learners
Specialist 1:1 and Small Group Tutoring for Neurodivergent, School-Refusing, and Emotionally Distressed Learners
Some young people need more than a mainstream setting can offer. Whether due to anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or complex SEMH needs — our therapeutic AP supports learners to re-engage with education in a way that works for them.
We deliver trauma-informed, relationship-based tutoring across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Our team supports EHCP-funded students, school refusers, and young people struggling with mental health, motivation, or attendance.
The goal: To help them feel safe, seen, and ready to learn.
Where We Deliver
Beyond Limits Learning and Wellbeing provides therapeutic Alternative Provision across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and surrounding areas. Our delivery is flexible, learner-led and built around each young person’s needs, confidence, safety and readiness to engage.
We deliver provision across a range of calm, structured and supportive environments, including:
Dedicated Beyond Limits Venues
We currently have our own standalone provision spaces in:
- Pleasley
- Wollaton
- Long Eaton
- Langley Mill
These venues allow us to offer calm, small-scale learning environments away from the pressure of a mainstream classroom, while still providing structure, routine and meaningful engagement.
Home-Based Provision
For some learners, provision may begin in the home where this is the most appropriate and least overwhelming starting point. This can support learners who are anxious, demand avoidant, disengaged, or not yet ready to access a venue.
Outdoor and Practical Learning Spaces
Where suitable, learners may also access practical, interest-led and outdoor learning opportunities, including:
- Allotment-based learning in Ruddington and Mansfield
- Woodland learning in Gotham
- Community-based learning
- Fitness, cooking, creative projects, nature-based work and life skills activities
These opportunities can be linked to EHCP outcomes, AQA Unit Award Scheme work, personal development, confidence building and re-engagement with learning.
Tutor-Led Transport
Where required and agreed as part of the placement, transport can be provided by our tutors or mentors. All staff providing transport are appropriately insured.
We currently deliver across:
- North Nottinghamshire
- South Nottinghamshire
- Derbyshire
- Leicestershire
- Areas within reasonable reach of our venues and commissioned provision
Sessions are usually delivered in 2.5 to 3 hour blocks, scheduled in morning or afternoon sessions depending on the learner’s needs, pacing and readiness. Every placement is built around consistency, emotional safety, relationship-based support and meaningful engagement.
What Makes Our Alternative Provision Work
✅ **Flexible & personalised** – Sessions adapt to each learner’s strengths, needs, and pace
✅ **Specialist EHCP & SEMH experience** – We go beyond academics, supporting emotional regulation, trust, and re-engagement
✅ **1:1 or small group tutoring** – Available in-home, at local venues, or sensory spaces
✅ **Trusted by Local Authorities** – Approved Nottinghamshire AP provider with a proven track record
✅ **Qualified & compliant** – Enhanced DBS, trained in trauma-informed care, full safeguarding procedures in place
Who We Support
We work with students who:
🔹 Have an EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan) and require specialist, structured tuition.
🔹 Are neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, PDA, Dyslexic, etc.) and benefit from an adapted approach to education.
🔹 Struggle with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and need a learning environment that prioritises emotional well-being alongside academics.
🔹 Have been excluded, are at risk of exclusion, or are school refusers due to anxiety, trauma, or additional needs.
🔹 Need a safe, structured, and engaging space to rebuild their confidence and academic ability.
Subjects & Key Learning Areas
We offer tutoring across:
✔ English – Functional Skills & GCSE support.
✔ Maths – Building numeracy skills & preparing for exams.
✔ Engagement & Confidence Building – Strategies to help students enjoy learning again.
✔ Life Skills & Emotional Regulation – Teaching essential tools for coping with stress, communication, and independence.
“We’ve built our provision to be the one place where these learners feel calm, respected, and capable. That’s the foundation everything else sits on.”
— Simon Agius, Director of Provision
Trusted by Local Authorities & Virtual Schools
I am available for Local Authority-funded EHCP placements, Virtual School referrals, and direct school contracts.
✅ Detailed reporting & regular progress updates.
✅ Full compliance with EHCP and safeguarding requirements.
✅ A structured yet flexible approach designed for student success.
How to Arrange Alternative Provision Tutoring
📩 Let’s Discuss Your Needs – Get in Touch Today
📞 Phone: 07827 5808781
📧 Email: simon@soeltherapy.co.uk
💼 Book a Consultation: Contact Me
🔹 Helping students find their path, regain confidence, and achieve their full potential.