Frequently Asked Questions

We are an alternative provision based in Ipswich, supporting young people from Key Stage 2 through to Post-16 who experience barriers to learning in mainstream education. We provide tailored programmes designed to help learners regain confidence, reconnect with learning, and develop the skills and resilience needed to move forward successfully. 

 Our provision is suitable for young people who may:

• Be at risk of exclusion
• Have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Struggle to engage in mainstream education
• Require a more personalised or practical learning environment
• Need support to rebuild confidence and motivation

We work with children from KS2,3,4 and Post-16 young people

We offer up to 15 hours a week off site. Children can attend for 1,2 or 3 days a week

Each programme is tailored to the individual learner. We use sport and gaming as purposeful engagement tools to help build confidence, teamwork, resilience, and motivation while supporting educational development.

Programmes may include:

• Physical activity and sport-based learning
• Structured gaming activities that promote problem-solving and communication
• Personal development and confidence building
• Targeted support for emotional and social development.

 Our goal is to help young people:

• Re-engage with education
• Improve confidence and self-esteem
• Develop positive behaviour and social skills
• Progress back into mainstream education, further education, training, or employment pathways.

Stace Provision is proud to be listed on Suffolk County Council’s Directory of Alternative Provision. This means our service has been reviewed by the local authority and recognised as a suitable provider for supporting young people who face barriers to mainstream education meaning schools can feel confident in referring students to our provision.

Safeguarding and the wellbeing of young people are at the heart of everything we do. Our provision follows robust safeguarding procedures, ensuring that all staff are appropriately trained and committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. 

Referrals are typically made through:

• Schools
• SENCOs
• Local authority services

Schools can commission our provision directly through the Suffolk Alternative Provision Directory, by completing the referral form on our website, or by contacting us via the telephone number or email address listed at the top of this page.