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POST 16 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION WITH A DIFFERENCE

Looking for a place to learn, grow, and level up your future? ​Welcome to Achievement Unlocked AP, a specialist post 16 alternative provision in Nottinghamshire where education meets adventure!  

: CHOOSE YOUR PATH

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IAF's Achievement Unlocked is a Nottinghamshire County Council approved alternative provision which offers part time programmes tailored to support learners aged 16+ with an EHCP.  Our qualifications are tailored to a variety of learning styles and we specialise in supporting young people with Anxiety, Autism, social exclusion, EBSA, or barriers to mainstream education. With rolling start dates, no pathway is off limits and our curriculum can be designed around you.

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We centre our learners in their educational journey and support them as they develop the skills and strategies to navigate personal barriers and lead successful, independent lives. With ownership over their education, Achievement Unlocked AP supports young people to build confidence, promote teamwork, encourage understanding, reduce social isolation, and improve communication skills. The impact is life-changing and our Mansfield Woodhouse venue provides:

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  • skills based/practical learning, in small groups of approximately 10 learners,

  • community and social action projects,

  • online functional skills qualifications with study time built into our personalised timetabling,

  • transition support – in and out of the programme,

  • environment that promotes emotional and sensory regulation with access to on site garden, sensory room, kitchen, gaming consoles and youth social area.​​

  • work experience and volunteering programme within our individualised career support,

  • vocational learning opportunities

  • life skills and independent living support,

  • wrap around one to one mentoring support,

  • opportunities to improve physical and mental health,

  • optional enrichment activities and social gaming available daily,

  • passionate staff who have dedicated their lives to supporting young people.

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Our purpose built teaching spaces are designed to put young people at ease with their environment and there are lots of opportunities to get outside the classroom through project-based learning. ​

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With an  average class size of ~10 learners, everyone has the opportunity to pursue their own bespoke curriculum and design their educational experience around their own individual needs and aspirations.

: Activities & Welfare

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As our sessions run from Monday to Friday 9:30am–12:30pm, our learners also benefit from optional access to free youth activities (pool, football, crafts etc) and support within our vibrant youth hub. Participation is encouraged for all learners as they compete to earn experience points (XP) through side quests designed to expand their horizons.

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: Latest news from Achievement Unlocked

Keep up to date with the latest news and success stories from Achievement Unlocked AP and the Inspire & Achieve Foundation.

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