Alternative Provision forms an important part of careers education for identified pupils. Vocational and practical experiences can help pupils recognise strengths, build confidence, develop employability skills and understand routes into further education, apprenticeships, training and employment.

Opportunities available through linked provision may include:

• Hair and beauty
• Mechanics
• Music production
• Joinery
• Bricklaying
• Sport
• The King’s Trust Achieve programme
• Angling
• Animal care
• Work experience

Careers guidance for pupils attending Alternative Provision remains coordinated by Waterside Academy so that experiences contribute to the pupil’s wider career plan and transition arrangements.