Kanga Alternative Provision

Movement-Led Alternative Provision That Drives Behaviour, Attendance & Reintegration

An evidence-driven intervention delivered in-school, hybrid or full off-site — trusted by schools and Local Authorities.

Why Alternative Provision Matters

Alternative Provision (AP) is education arranged for children who would not otherwise receive suitable education due to behavioural challenges, persistent absence, exclusion risk or disengagement. Our approach supports every child to re-engage, learn, and reintegrate successfully, while meeting the duties schools and Local Authorities hold under DfE guidance on AP and suitable education.

Our Approach — Physical Engagement + Holistic Support

At Kanga, we centre physical activity, mentoring and outdoor learning as core components of how pupils reconnect with education and build the skills they need to thrive.

Why Physical Activity Works

Physical activity supports improved emotional regulation, increased engagement, and enhanced self-confidence, helping learners re-enter learning environments with purpose. PE and sport are powerful tools in AP settings, improving wellbeing, resilience, motivation and belonging — especially for pupils with SEMH or attendance issues.

What We Offer — Structured, Outcome-Focused Pathways

Core Components — What Pupils Experience

🟢 Mentoring & Behaviour Support
One-to-one mentoring builds trusting relationships, encourages reflection and supports positive behaviour change.

🌲 Kanga Forest & Outdoor Learning
Forest school activities improve wellbeing, confidence, problem-solving and teamwork within natural environments.

📐 Functional Skills Integration
English and Maths are embedded contextually — learners apply literacy, numeracy and problem-solving in real-world, active settings.

⚽ Physically Active Learning
Movement-based sessions help pupils engage with core skills while improving concentration, motivation and school connection.

In-School Support

Targeted, sport-led sessions delivered within your school environment for pupils needing short-term behaviour and attendance intervention.

Hybrid Pathway

A blend of onsite lessons and outdoor (forest / functional skills) activities that nurture confidence, social skills, and readiness to return to full mainstream participation.

Off-Site Full AP

Full placement at our dedicated provision site with intensive mentoring, functional skills integration, and regular progress reporting.

Who This Is For

Our AP pathways are suitable for learners who:

Are at risk of exclusion or disengagement•
Struggle with low attendance or EBSA
Have SEMH needs that impact mainstream participation
Benefit from time outside the traditional classroom structure
Require alternative reinforcement of functional skills

Measurable Impact — What You Can Expect

We track all placements with agreed KPIs so schools and commissioners can measure success, including:

✔ Attendance Improvements — Increased % of pupil attendance within 6–12 weeks.
✔ Behaviour Metrics — Reduction in behaviour incidents across placement.
✔ Reintegration Success — Planned transition back to mainstream or next stage.
✔ Functional Skill Gains — Measured progression in English & Maths.

We share weekly progress summaries and termly impact reports with referring partners.

Aligned with National Expectations

Our provision is designed to meet the requirements of DfE Alternative Provision guidance and the non-school alternative provision voluntary national standards, supporting commissioners with clear reporting, safeguarding and quality assurance frameworks.

We work collaboratively with schools, trusts and Local Authorities to ensure placements are safe, educationally robust and monitored appropriately.

Why Kanga?

We use an evidence-aligned and physically active model that integrates functional skills, outdoor education and mentoring with measurable outcomes. We combine experienced staff, flexible delivery options and robust reporting to deliver a meaningful alternative provision experience that helps learners succeed socially, emotionally and academically.

📄 Download our AP Impact Brochure

Get an in-depth look at pathways, outcomes and commissioning guidance.

📞 Arrange a Pilot Placement

Test our model with a short-term pilot and receive an impact summary.

👉 Contact us today at office@kangasports.co.uk or 07526 600793

Let’s work together to help every child reconnect with learning and thrive.