Why Internal Alternative Provision is the Key to Inclusive Education

Written by Andy Ireland, a former headteacher with 16+ years of leadership experience, this free article explores why internal truancy is on the rise and what schools can do to keep students engaged and in lessons, without adding to staff workload or budgets.

In this free article, we’ll discuss:

 

    • Why more students are attending school but skipping lessons, and what’s driving this behaviour.

    • The link between internal truancy, exclusions, and long-term disengagement.

    • Practical strategies to reduce internal truancy without relying on exclusion or punishment.

    • How schools can create an environment where students feel motivated to attend lessons.

    • Ways to leverage partnerships and funding to introduce effective, low-cost engagement solutions.

 

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