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Darlington Alternative Education Framework

Darlington Education Strategy Group (ESG) Alternative Education Framework

The ESG keeps details of alternative education providers. A catalogue provides details of the programmes on offer.

Alternative education providers catalogue [pdf document]

If schools need further details, they should contact the relevant provider.

Excluded children and young people

The framework can help provide education for children and young people outside of school.

Providers can, at any time, apply to enter the framework using the form below.


Alternative education framework application form

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The alternative education protocol [pdf document] provides further information about the application process.

Being placed on the framework does not guarantee schools will commission your services.

Providers will be subject to the 11-19 collaborative protocols.

Both parties are also required to have a service level agreement in place for each pupil placed.

Alternative education providers should be aware of the DFE's guidance

A summary is provided here: DFE's guidance [pdf document].

Do you have any questions?

Contact Eleanor Marshall, Education Partnerships Officer

[email protected].

Vulnerable pupil panel

Approved by the vulnerable pupil panel (VPP) 30 September 2023.

The vulnerable pupil panel protocol [pdf document]

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