You may need to send pupils to AP settings
You, or your governing body or trustees, have a duty in some situations to provide full-time education for a pupil who is not attending school.
You may choose to fulfil this duty by sending the pupil to an AP. The situations include:
- From the 6th day following a suspension or exclusion (for excluded looked-after children (LAC), or children with a social worker, the rules are slightly different – see the linked articles)
- For pupils with challenging behaviour who you direct off site
- When you're using part-time timetables
- For children with health needs who cannot attend school
Depending on the situation, you may need to work alongside your local authority (LA) when arranging AP.
Before choosing an AP, know what a good one looks like
Have good academic attainment (as good as in mainstream schools, especially in English, maths, science and IT) Support pupils with their personal, social and academic
