Alternative Provision

The Tier 1 offer aims to provide a continuum of support that meets the differing needs of children and young people and is based on the following elements:

Universal Training Offer - Trauma-Informed Training

• We are expanding the Trauma Informed awareness training offer from the Norfolk Virtual School to support the Secondary SEMH SRB programme as well as mainstream schools.
• The offer will have increased capacity from 2026-27, and further information will be shared through the Virtual School's existing communications with schools.

Targeted Outreach for Children Transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7

• This offer will support children in Year 6 who are vulnerable to exclusion in Years 7 and 8. It will be a targeted, data-led intervention, offering wraparound support for the child, their family, and their current and new school.
• The initial pilot is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026.

Enhanced Transition Support for Managed Moves

• The current arrangements for managed moves under the Norfolk policy are being strengthened to provide additional capacity to support parents and carers, and the schools supporting the child's transition.
• This team will be in place from the autumn term. Any updates to procedures will be communicated through MI Sheets.