How to set up your own Internal Alternative Provision
Building an effective Internal Alternative Provision (IAP) has never been more important. With rising suspensions, stretched budgets, and limited access to external placements, many schools are acting earlier and taking provision in-house to keep young people connected to learning. This guide brings together over a decade of insights from working alongside inclusion teams, combined with leading research on behaviour, motivation, and engagement, to help you shape a model that is purposeful, sustainable, and grounded in what works.
Whether you’re establishing your first internal unit or refining an existing offer, this resource outlines the principles, systems, and everyday practices that make IAP thrive. You’ll find practical steps, proven models, and research-informed recommendations to support pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing, and successful reintegration. Download the full guide to explore the frameworks, checklists, and examples that can help you build IAP provision with real impact.
