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LEARNING CENTREReviveLEARNING CENTREReviveSTRIVE | ACHIEVE | THRIVEEvery day in every way our students come first Anything is possibleAccountability Seek and seize opportunitiesFocus on relationships and all else will followStart with the end in mind Think collaboratively Invictus Revive Centre | Top Church | High Street | Dudley | DY1 1QDTel: 01384 686557Website: www.invictusap.co.ukProspectusAlternative Provision
AlternativeProvisionAt Invictus we are values driven and as such believe ‘anything is possible’. Our alternative provision estate supports learners to share the same ethos, young people who are most vulnerable are supported to STRIVE, ACHIEVE and THRIVE.Every day, in every way our students come rst. Our dedicated team of sta hold this value at the heart of their practice, ensuring that a child centred approach informs actions that raise levels of self-condence, attainment and wellbeing amongst the learners in our care. As a trust we have invested heavily in the capital development of our Greenhill site, the transformation is now complete and boasts a range of facilities including outdoor gym, new classrooms, science lab, art studio, hall, kitchen, locker room and consult spaces. The increased square footage places us well to increase our intake of young people going forward.Revive Learning Centre is going from strength to strength since its launch in January 2022, this setting is proving successful in breaking the cycle of school avoidance; creating a bridge between alternative provision and reintegration into education.Both provisions ensure young people at risk of exclusion, or those with who refuse school are hosted in inviting, well-resourced learning environments and are supported by a network of skilful sta. Our commitment to student attendance is evidenced by our recent acquisition of new minibuses; a driver is on standby to bring those furthest away to either of our sites.I invite you to peruse this prospectus and discover how our approaches can deliver outstanding outcomes for young people. Please feel free to contact me to discuss how we can collaborate for the mutual benet of your students and your school/ local authority.Mr C Bennett DIRECTOR OF ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONWELCOME WELCOME TO THE INVICTUS ALTERNATIVE PROVISION PROSPECTUS, OUTLINING VARIOUS STUDENT PATHWAYS AVAILABLE FOR COMMISSIONING ACROSS OUR 2 DEDICATED CENTRES: GREENHILL ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CAMPUS AND INVICTUS REVIVE CENTRE. STRIVE | ACHIEVE | THRIVE2 www.apinvictus.co.uk LEARNING CENTREReviveLEARNING CENTRERevive
PROVISION ESTATE3www.apinvictus.co.uk The Invictus Alternative Provision EstateBoth Greenhill Alternative Learning Campus and Invictus Revive Learning Centre are departments of Leasowes High School, therefore are not required to register as independent provisions. Students who join these settings will be part of the Leasowes High School student body and the wider Invictus Education Trust community. Any placements within both settings are classed as o-site direction for all learners, apart from those who are placed by Leasowes High School. All sta and students adhere to the policies and procedures set out by Leasowes and the Trust.3 Full time, part time and blended curriculum pathways at a dedicated, self-contained alternative provision in Halesowen Full time available for Years 7 – 11 Emergency respite placements available across KS3 and KS4 Suitable for admission of students experiencing behavioural issues and those at risk of permanent exclusion Full time, part time and blended curriculum pathways focussing on transferable work skills and a core oer of English, Maths, Science and enterprise Places are available across KS3 and 4 Suitable for admission of students experiencing SEMH diculties or school avoidanceLEARNING CENTREReviveLEARNING CENTRERevive
COMMISSIONERSReferral & Admissions ProcessREFERRAL & ADMISSIONS4 www.apinvictus.co.uk USUAL TURN AROUND FROM REFERRAL TO INTERVIEW IS 5 SCHOOL DAYS.Pre-visit oered following expression of interest by phone.AP passport is screened and appraised by a panel of AP managers.Interview is conducted and admission is agreed or declined.SENCO screening appointment.AP passport completed in full and returned to cbennett1@leasowes.dudley.sch.uk Subsequently an interview is oered to either Greenhill or Revive.Start date agreed and uniform issued.Review agreed for the end of the probationary period.
COMMENTSTheir words, not oursCOMMISSIONERSPARENTSPARENTSOFSTEDPARENTSPARENTSPARENTSOFSTED“Our experience of using Greenhill has always been a really positive and helpful one. The staff work really hard to support the child and school and are happy to work as flexibly as possible to ensure the best outcomes. Our students have valued the support given and I would highly recommend them.”SECONDARY DEPUTY HEAD“I just wanted to thank you, your team and the school for everything you have done for my daughter, over the years. You guys have gone beyond your duties and have helped her and myself with some very difficult moments in her life. Words cannot say how grateful I am. Thank you for going the extra mile, you have played a very important role in her future.”PARENT OF A YEAR 11 GREENHILL STUDENT“I have got my daughter back! We never thought she would attend school again.” PARENT OF A YEAR 8 REVIVE STUDENT“Greenhill Centre, has enabled leaders to reintegrate disengaged students through meeting their individual needs.”“I’ve seen a good change in my sons’ attitude to learning Since joining Greenhill, All the staff’s approach to him has been brilliant.” PARENT OF YEAR 10 STUDENT“I’m stuck for words, what staff at Revive do for the children and parents is amazing. The turn around in my child is amazing.”PARENT OF A YEAR 8 STUDENT“Mr Bennett and his team have worked miracles.”PARENT OF A YEAR 9 REVIVE STUDENT“Evidence indicates that students attending off-site provision behave well.” PARENTS5“My child has anxiety, the AP has supported both me and my child, she looks forward to coming to school each day now.”PARENT OF A YEAR 9 STUDENTwww.apinvictus.co.uk
6 www.apinvictus.co.uk THE TEAMThe Alternative Provision TeamOur work with young people requires dedicated, skilled and compassionate staff, luckily that is just what we have. Qualied Teachers AP Practitioners Knowledgeable SENDCo NPQML holders Two trained DSLs across the network Qualied DofE expedition leaders and assessors All sta are rst aid trained All sta are safeguarding and prevent trained Managing medication accreditation All sta are trained in managing challenging behaviour Approachable school nurseLinks To External Agencies ‘The Wider Team’Our extensive list of contacts mean we can draw on timely support with professionals that support young people to prosper. Here4youth Learning Support Service Educational Psychology Service Children’s Services Early Help Teams Barnardo’s Mental Health Support Teams CME coordinators Virtual Schools Police Reexions Connexions Work n Learn Speech and Language Teams Youth oending services Autism Outreach Team CAMHS BEAM Kaleidoscope Women’s Aid Relate Edward’s Trust Riverside House Winston’s Wish
ADDITIONALITYAdditionality Free uniform Outdoor Activities Experiences Small class sizes National Tutoring Programme Live virtual teaching platform Transport applications Free DofE expedition Transport (By application) After school subject intervention Access to Trust Wide VLE Subject specic enrichment Free loan of all DofE expedition equipment Free stationery and learning resources Sta outreach to support student reintegration Attendance clinics Free mealsWhen you commission a place in one of our alternative provisions the service and wrap around support extends much further than help to engage in classroom learning. 7www.apinvictus.co.uk
8 www.apinvictus.co.uk EXPERIENCESIn our ever-changing world elasticity is needed from young people. The ability to try and bounce back in the face of adversity or when challenged are the key skills required for success. At Greenhill and Revive sports and social skills building sessions are a mainstay of our curriculum, these activities promote such characteristics. Squad time, weekly enrichment visits, DofE, PSHE and ASDAN courses are the approaches used to equip young people with the social and leadership qualities that are required to enrich pupils as a whole.The Duke of Edinburgh Award is utilised to promote independence, resilience and grit. Students are taken out of their normal environment to undertake hiking, navigation and camp craft. Year 11 concludes with two expeditions; here students are remotely supervised as they conquer dicult terrains and venture along routes they have planned. Enterprise is used as the vehicle to equip our Revive students with the condence, drive and transferable work skills they need to succeed in their adult life. Student trade fayres and pop up markets in the community give young people a chance to be outward facing and sell their products. For many, this is their rst chance to shine and experience success.Building Resilience and GritBuilding Cultural CapitalThrough ExperiencesWarner Bros StudiosTrimpley ReservoirLondon DungeonsWyre Forest Habberley TrailCreationDudley ZooBoundless AdventureMalthouse StablesRSC Stratford TheatreThe Arley EstateHyde ParkIcon GalleryMark Butler’s Golf AcademyDigbeth Arts QuarterBodenham Arboretum Carding Mill ValleyPaul Campbell’s gymSavage AdventuresWest Midlands Safari ParkThe Long MyndBirmingham Museum and Art GalleryLorna’s Art AcademyThe Knife AngelSea Life CentreNational Trust SitesBeatsabar GolfCanyoningDofE ExpeditionsNavigationPersonal TrainingClimbingZip LineCrate StackingGo KartingIce SkatingFishing Bush CraftGrati WorkshopStudio TimePaddle Boarding
PATHWAYSCurriculum Pathways9www.apinvictus.co.uk BLENDED CURRICULUM PATHWAYRESPITE PATHWAYInterchange courses from our set of qualications with those from a host school to create a truly bespoke curriculum package based on the needs of the young person. The student can benet from curriculum and pastoral support at either of our alternative provision settings whilst blending their studies at their originator school.Our sta can provide in person or remote support and supervision to ease the transition back into a mainstream classroom.We oer bespoke curriculum packages for those learners who need a short time away from their school to achieve and reect. This service proves as a useful alternative to suspension or as a method of intensive support/ academic intervention. Students can tackle a piece of important assignment work, explore behaviour change or simply join in with our usual time table. AVOID SUSPENSIONS, PLACE THEM WITH US, MAINTAIN ATTENDANCE LEVELS.Student B Case Study 2020 – Blended StudentOn entry: 1 permanent exclusion 79% attendanceSuccess on exit:GCSEs:English Language – grade 7English Literature – grade 7Mathematics – grade 6Biology – grade 8Chemistry – grade 7Physics – grade 7Music – grade 8German – grade 7Drama – grade 8 Attendance – 99%
Invictus Alternative Provision Curriculum OfferCURRICULUMGCSEFilmStudiesGCSEArtGCSEBiologyASDANshort courseGCSE English Language and LiteratureGCSEMathematicsSquadTimePSHCECNATSportASPIREPATHWAYGREENHILLALCDuke of Edinburgh AwardForensicReadingGCSEPsychology10 www.apinvictus.co.uk
FULL TIME PATHWAYSPROTÉGÉ PATHWAY: INVICTUS REVIVE (KS4)ENDEAVOUR PATHWAY: INVICTUS REVIVE (KS3)GCSE English LanguageEnglish PSHEASDANGCSE English LiteratureMathsDofEEnterpriseGCSE MathsScienceEnterpriseGCSE BiologyArtASDANGCSE ArtPSHECURRICULUM11www.apinvictus.co.uk
GREENHILLGreenhill Alternative Learning CampusSTRIVE | ACHIEVE | THRIVE12 www.apinvictus.co.uk Our multi-disciplinary team consists of accomplished teaching sta, AP practitioners and a committed SENDCo . We strive to provide excellent levels of pastoral care and academic support to help learners of all abilities achieve their aspirations, regardless of the barriers they face. Greenhill is a lively, innovative and caring environment that promotes success, active citizenship and focusses on achieving outcomes of benet to students and our partner schools.The array of curriculum pathways on oer provide a route of study for all who engage; this condent statement is justied by our commitment to never have more than 35 learners on site at any one time. This results in high levels of attainment, additional needs support and the acquisition of qualications and skills.The Leasowes High School founded initiative has a proven track record for delivering alternative learning which enriches the lives of those it supports. A personalised approach that tailors learning to the individuals needs is the basis for success at Greenhill. We work alongside our families and mainstream schools and the length of time that a student is with us is dictated entirely by the personal need of that student. For a small number, these will be shorter placements. For many a much longer placement is required because of the profound need of the student concerned.The team look forward to welcoming learners to our provision from across the Dudley, Sandwell, Worcestershire and Birmingham boroughs following a half a million-capital redevelopment of the site. Contact Greenhill to commission a student placement today.The Greenhill approach is renowned for implementing innovative, proactive and fast paced strategies when working with young people. This is evident by our success rates in ensuring learners gain qualications and progress to post 16 education and or training. In 2022 100% of young people progressed to post 16 education. 91% of year 11’s in 2022 achieved GCSEs in both English and Maths, 64% of the cohort achieved 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9 – 1.
GREENHILLGreenhill ALC CurriculumIn 2022 90.9% of Year 11 leavers achieved 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9 – 1.In 2022 100% of Year 11 leavers secured a post 16 destination.In 2022 100% of students signicantly improved their attendance from their baseline on entry.In 2022 100% of students received fewer xed term exclusions following integration at Greenhill.Research by The Centre for Social Justice reveals that only 4% of excluded pupils pass GCSE English and Mathematics compared with 42.9% of Greenhill students who achieved grade 4’s and above in both English and Mathematics.IMPACT AND SUCCESSStudent A Case study 2022 – Full Time PlacementOn entry: 2 permanent exclusions30 days lost to xed term exclusion 68.5% attendanceSuccess on exit:GCSEs:English Language – grade 5English Literature – grade 4Mathematics – grade 3Film studies – grade 5BTEC Sport – Level 2 DistinctionBTEC Art – Level 2 DistinctionAttendance – 92%13www.apinvictus.co.uk
REVIVE CENTREInvictusRevive CentreOur new provision is reviving young people’s desire to want to learn and engage positively with others. Students benet from a much smaller setting and a work related/enterprise curriculum blended with GCSEs and enrichment opportunities. Enterprise is a popular part of the timetable. With close support from patient, knowledgeable teachers and support sta, young people in Keys stages 3 and 4 embark on a journey of enterprising activities, creating and selling goods both in person and virtually; think pop up shops, trade fayres and street markets as just some of the opportunities to be customer facing students encounter. These experiences give learners a chance to gain team work, communication and work-based skills that will be transferable to adulthood. Small group teaching in English and Maths alongside a vocational personal development curriculum and close pastoral support are employed to ensure students acquire the knowledge needed to achieve in assessments and improve attendance in school. Students are beneting from our extensive links with support services and the Reexions team allowing students to navigate any barriers to attend. The small classes sizes mean lessons in English, Maths, Science and Art mean teachers are able to expedite progress and ensure students narrow the gaps in their knowledge; achieving their ‘end points’ as they would in a mainstream classroom.The team at Revive are looking forward to receiving your AP passports for young people to join them on a journey to strive, achieve and thrive.14 www.apinvictus.co.uk LEARNING CENTREReviveLEARNING CENTRERevive
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Every day in every way our students come first Anything is possibleAccountability Seek and seize opportunitiesFocus on relationships and all else will followStart with the end in mind Think collaboratively Greenhill ALC | Long Lane | Halesowen | B62 9JTTel: 01384 686 607 Email: greenhillsta@leasowes.dudleys.sch.uk Website: www.invictusap.co.ukInvictus Revive Centre | Top Church | High Street | Dudley | DY1 1QDTel: 01384 686557Website: www.invictusap.co.uk