Services

Base Camp is an alternative provision in Lowestoft to help support KS3/4 students from local schools. They are there to work with students who may need an alternative option to get them engaged in training and reset their desire to learn in an environment where Basecamp can keep them safe but challenged. They are all ex-armed forces and Base Camp is military themed combining discipline with care and nurture. Base Camp promotes activities that will take students out of their comfort zones and challenge them to make good choices for the future. Places at Base Camp are extremely limited and the provision will only ever have 5-10 students on program at any one time.

The mission through Ackerman Pierce’s flexible alternative provision, is to create a nurturing environment that fosters education, motivation, and re-engagement of students through a creative curriculum tailored to their unique needs. They are dedicated to promoting the holistic development of children and young people, focusing on their academic, social, emotional, and physical growth. Ackerman Pierce work with Local Authorities as well as Educational Settings including SEND Schools and PRUs. They have exclusive access to 1:1 tutoring / 2:1 tutoring with CYP including those with/at risk of exclusion, in care, young offenders, SEND, SEMH, school refusers and those awaiting a school placement.

The effectiveness of this program is greatly dependent on the personal relevance of the activities involved. That's precisely why every participant is actively engaged in achieving Skill Set Certificates which serve as a tangible representation, allowing individuals to showcase, reinforce, and recall the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their journey. They believe in focus, skills and creativity and the power of achievement for well-being. Instrumental believe in communities where everyone feels of worth.

Full, live, online learning timetable with small interactive personalised classes for children in years 5-11 who are neurodivergent. Fully flexible from one student with 1:1 tuition through to an open or bespoke timetable. Gaia Learning also offer training to schools on how to teach inclusively online.

South Brockwells Farm School is an East Sussex approved alternative provision. Offering a distinctive farm-based learning opportunity for vulnerable children and young people who are struggling to access mainstream education and/or at risk of social or academic exclusion. Led by a former Deputy Head and fully qualified teacher, the farm school provides a therapeutic environment where children can feel safe, heard and valued, connecting with animals and nature whilst accessing a curriculum that focuses on their social, emotional and physical development.