Скачать или смотреть What a Nature Based Alternative Provision Really Looks Like

In this episode, we’re joined by Jo Houston, Head of Services at Newton Wood Barn, a nature led alternative provision centred on connection, community and creativity.
With more than 20 years of experience across mainstream, SEMH and SEND education, Jo shares her insight into what children really need to feel safe, supported and able to flourish.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:35 Introduction
00:36 - 03:03 Tell us about Newton Wood Barn and your offer
03:04 - 06:21 What current interests do the children there have?
06:22 - 08:27 What is Alternative Provision (AP) and what is it for?
08:28 - 11:06 How can parents know the difference between regulated and unregulated ones?
11:07 - 12:51 Are there options for home educating families to have access to APs?
12:52 - 17:28 In the UK we have EOTIS (Everything Otherwise Than In School) packages, what is this?
17:29 - 17:35 Are those packages only linked to education healthcare plans?
17:36 - 19:24 So the funding is allocated to that package and then the parents need to keep track of the finances?
19:25 - 24:29 What is it about your environment that helps children thrive?
24:30 - 26:25 What advice would you give to parents about advocating for their child in SEN processes?
26:26 - 26:33 Outro