Education for young people who mainstream school isn't currently working for.

Pemberton Learning provides alternative provision and SEND support — one-to-one and small group tuition for pupils out of mainstream education, delivered by experienced, fully vetted staff.

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Who we work with

We take referrals from schools, local authorities, and parents for young people who need something mainstream school isn't currently able to give them.

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Paced by the young person, not a fixed curriculum

Every learner starts with an assessment of where they are — academically, and in how ready they feel to engage — before any plan is set.

  • Personalised.Plans are built around each pupil's EHCP outcomes, needs, and pace — not a generic syllabus.
  • Trauma-informed.Staff are trained to recognise and work with anxiety, dysregulation, and past negative school experiences.
  • Flexible.Delivered online, in person, or a mix of both — wherever the pupil is able to engage.

What we provide

Full-time or part-time provision, built around a pupil's EHCP or individual plan.

Core subject tuition

English, maths, and science, taught one-to-one or in very small groups.

Primary–GCSE

EHCP-aligned learning plans

Sessions structured directly around a pupil's outcomes and annual review targets.

All ages

Reintegration support

Gradual, planned steps back into a mainstream or specialist school setting.

All ages

Wellbeing & regulation support

Building the confidence and coping tools to re-engage with learning.

All ages

Exam & qualification entry

GCSE, Functional Skills, and Entry Level qualifications, at an appropriate pace.

Ages 14+

Home & hospital tuition

Continued education for pupils unable to attend a school site.

All ages

Making a referral

Referrals are welcome from schools, local authorities, and parents or carers directly.

1

Enquiry & information gathering

Share the pupil's current situation, any EHCP or plan in place, and what support has been tried so far.

2

Assessment & matching

We assess current level and needs, then match the pupil with a suitably experienced tutor.

3

Delivery & reviews

Ongoing sessions with regular progress reviews shared with the school, local authority, or family.

Caution and care in every process

Safeguarding comes first, not as an afterthought

Working with vulnerable young people means every check happens before a tutor ever meets a pupil — no exceptions.

  • Enhanced DBS checkedEvery tutor undergoes enhanced DBS screening before placement.
  • SEND & safeguarding trainedStaff complete specific training in SEND practice and safeguarding procedures.
  • Reference verifiedProfessional references are checked for every member of staff.
  • Named designated safeguarding leadA clear point of contact and reporting process for every referral.

"Charlie had been out of education for almost a year, and the change has been massive — he's levelled up not just academically, but behaviourally too. That's what mattered most to us."

Kelly Cleveland, parent of Charlie

"What stands out about Pemberton Learning is how innovative they are — they're doing things a mainstream, classroom-based provision simply can't."

Qurat Chaudhary, Head of Maths, Alternative Provision School

"What Pemberton Learning has built here is truly outstanding — genuinely some of the best alternative provision work I've seen."

Hossein Jamshidi, Alternative Provision sector

"My son went from not being able to do his times tables to successfully completing his GCSEs. I still can't quite believe how far he's come."

Samuel Bates, parent

Considering alternative provision for a young person? Get in touch to discuss a referral.

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