At Sports Coaching Group, our Alternative Provision is designed to support young people who need a different approach to learning, engagement and personal development.
Alternative education provides a flexible, nurturing environment where pupils can rebuild confidence, improve behaviour and reconnect with education in a way that works for them.
Our programmes combine physical activity, wellbeing and education to create meaningful pathways that inspire progress and positive change.
We deliver a wide range of tailored opportunities, from including targeted wellbeing and PSHE programmes.
These include girls-only provision, Playleaders, Active Maths, Active Literacy, school transition support and our ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ framework.
Alongside this, our Alternative Provision offer includes mentoring, youth engagement and accredited qualification programmes, giving learners both emotional support and recognised outcomes.
Everything we do is pupil-centred, practical and designed to help young people thrive, both in and beyond the classroom.
Sports Coaching Group’s Alternative Provision (AP) and Mentoring offer is now fully quality assured by Cheshire East Council.
This quality assurance gives schools complete confidence in our safeguarding, delivery standards and the real impact our provision has on young people.
It reflects the robust processes, experienced staff and learner-first approach that sit at the heart of everything we do.
To find out more about our Alternative Provision services, click on these links:
Our mentoring provision is now fully-quality assured through Cheshire East Council.
It is designed for pupils who need a more individualised, relationship-led approach to learning, behaviour, and personal development.
Through consistent support and trusted adult relationships, we help young people build the skills and confidence they need to succeed both in and out of school.
Working within schools, out in the community, and in our SportsZone facility, we create safe spaces where pupils can explore challenges such as darts, pool or on a golf simulator, and celebrate progress, and develop resilience.
We focus on connection before curriculum, ensuring each young person feels heard, valued, and supported.
Mentoring includes:
📩 Ready to arrange mentoring support? Email: jprice@sportscoaching
group.co.uk
Phone: 07840 345257
Our Youth Engagement programmes use physical activity, creativity, and structured sessions to re-engage pupils who struggle in traditional learning environments.
By offering hands-on, motivating activities, we help young people build confidence, reconnect socially, and develop a sense of purpose.
Designed in partnership with Emphasis Foundation Community Interest Company, the programme focuses on wellbeing, positive behaviour, social skills, and establishing healthy routines.
Flexible and inclusive provision
Activity-based learning
Personal and social development
Wellbeing-focused sessions
Why youth engagement works
Settings
📩 Want to discuss youth engagement for your pupils?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07840 345257
Delivered in partnership with Sportscape Education
As part of our Alternative Provision offer, we provide pathways for pupils to achieve nationally recognised qualifications through our partnership with Sportscape Education.
These qualifications are ideal for practical learners and provide clear routes into the sports, health, and activity sectors.
Why vocational qualifications matter
Qualifications we offer
1st4sport Accredited Pathways (examples)
All qualifications combine:
Who these programmes support
What students gain
📩 Want accredited qualifications included in your AP package?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07840 345257
Play Leaders is a practical leadership and wellbeing programme which trains pupils, usually from upper KS2 to organise, deliver and support simple playground games for younger children.
Through a series of engaging workshops, pupils learn to:
• To use clear communication and positive body language;
• Demonstrate empathy and fairness in play;
• Teach and adapt games using the introduce, demonstrate, play method;
• Apply the STEP model (Space, Task, Equipment, People) to make games inclusive and accessible;
• Encourage others and act as role models during break and lunch times;
• Help create safe, organised playground zones;
The programme combines active learning, teamwork challenges, practical demonstration opportunities and reflective journaling, giving pupils the chance to grow their confidence and leadership skills.
Schools consistently find Play Leaders valuable because it:
• Improves behaviour at breaktimes by offering structured, engaging activities
• Reduces conflict through positive role modelling and fair-play expectations;
• Boosts wellbeing and confidence for both leaders and younger pupils;
• Promotes inclusion by ensuring no child is left out, and games can be adapted for all abilities;
• Develops key life skills such as communication, teamwork, organisation and problem solving;
• Supports whole-school values around kindness, respect and responsibility;
• Enriches the playground environment with safe, well-organised activity zones;
• Creates sustainable impact, as trained leaders can continue to run activities throughout the year.
Active Reading is a reflective, discussion‑based programme that uses high‑quality children’s literature to explore key PSHE themes.
Across six structured sessions, pupils deepen their understanding of friendships, emotions, respect, diversity, health, online safety and personal goals.
Through shared reading, guided dialogue, creative activities and reflections, pupils learn to connect stories to their own lives, build empathy, express themselves confidently and understand how their choices shape their wellbeing.
What is Active Reading?
Active Reading blends PSHE learning with purposeful reading experiences.
Each session centres around a carefully selected book that opens discussion around important themes. Pupils learn to:
This approach helps pupils grow emotionally, socially and academically, supporting whole‑child development.
Why schools value Active Reading:
Schools consistently benefit from the Active Reading approach because it:
Bring Active Reading to your school
Active Reading integrates seamlessly with PSHE, English and whole‑school wellbeing aims. It helps create thoughtful, kind and emotionally aware learners who understand themselves and others.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07840 345257
Active Maths is an engaging, movement‑based learning programme that blends physical activity with core maths skills.
Delivered through a series of practical, energetic workshops, pupils learn key curriculum content through teamwork, problem‑solving, and active challenges.
The programme is designed to build confidence, resilience, communication skills, and a positive attitude towards maths.
What is Active Maths?
Active Maths transforms traditional maths learning by embedding numeracy skills into exciting physical activities.
Across six themed sessions, pupils practise maths concepts such as number, shape, measurement, fractions, and data handling, all through games, challenges, and team tasks.
The approach helps children to:
Why schools value Active Maths
Schools consistently report that Active Maths:
Bring Active Maths to your school
Active Maths supports curriculum goals in Maths, PE, PSHE, and personal development.
It enhances wellbeing, confidence, and positive attitudes to learning.
If you would like more information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07840 345257
The Confidence Movement is a transformative six-week programme designed specifically for young girls to help increase self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
Recognising the unique pressures of growing up today, each week explores a new theme aimed at building a resilient mindset.
Participants will navigate critical topics such as:
The sessions are delivered in one-hour slots that balance theory with practical application.
Facilitated through an interactive workbook, the programme combines reflective exercises with hands-on activities to ensure a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
Principles of the programme:
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing is a comprehensive six-week programme specifically designed to explore and implement the core pillars of mental health.
Each week, participants focus on one of the five evidence-based “ways to wellbeing,” gaining a deep understanding of how to integrate these habits into daily life.
The sessions are delivered in one-hour slots that balance theory with practical application.
Facilitated through an interactive workbook, the programme combines reflective exercises with hands-on activities to ensure a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
Topics covered:
Principles of the programme:
Learning Outcomes of the programme:
