Strive Alternative Provision

29/09/2026

🍳🔥 More than just cooking…

Our young people at Strive have been getting stuck in and developing some brilliant real-life skills through cooking! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

From the BBQ, oven and air fryer to the hob and baking, they’ve been trying different cooking methods while creating a whole range of healthy, tasty dishes. 🥗🍕🍪

But it’s not just about the food… it’s about building independence, confidence, teamwork, communication, following instructions, making choices and learning skills they can use every day. 💪

Sometimes the biggest lessons happen outside of the classroom and there’s nothing better than learning while creating something you can enjoy at the end! ❤️

22/09/2026

🌱 Seeds of Change – Summer Success! 🌱

What an amazing summer of growing, learning and getting stuck in! 🥰

We want our children to feel incredibly proud of everything they have achieved through our Seeds of Change project. From planting tiny seeds and learning how to care for them, to watching them grow into food that has been enjoyed by the wider community — they have played a massive part in making it happen! 🌱🍅🥒

Our courgettes, kale, chard, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic and beans have all been harvested and have made their way into LG’s veg boxes throughout the summer. 🥕🧅🍅

Although the children were on holiday for much of the harvest, the hard work they put in earlier in the year continued to produce an amazing crop.

This project has been about so much more than growing vegetables. It has given our children the opportunity to learn new skills, take responsibility, work together and see the results of their hard work — while becoming a valued part of the wider LG community. 💚

We couldn’t be prouder of everything they have achieved.

🌱 From seed… to harvest… to community.

Well done, Strive! 👏🥰

04/09/2026

We're back!

07/06/2026

Our Juniors 🧡🙌

We couldn’t be prouder of this amazing group of young people.

Every week we see friendships growing, confidence building and a genuine love of learning developing. Through learning through play, sensory circuits, interest-led activities and trusted relationships, our young people are discovering that education can feel safe, enjoyable and achievable.

When children are given the right environment, the right support and the time they need, incredible things happen. Engagement increases, wellbeing improves and curiosity starts to flourish.

At Strive, we believe that when a young person feels they belong, learning naturally follows.

Belonging. Wellbeing. Growth.

StriveFamily

12/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reminded that for many young people with SEND, feeling safe, understood, accepted and able to belong can make all the difference.

Many of the students we work with are navigating anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, low confidence, sensory needs, trauma or feeling misunderstood.

At Strive, we know progress doesn’t always look the same for every young person- sometimes it’s attending when things feel hard, joining in, building trust, regulating emotions, trying something new or simply having a good day.

We’re proud to create spaces where students can be themselves, feel supported and continue to grow at their own pace 💚

09/05/2026

✨ The Strive Way ✨

What haven’t we been up to since returning after Easter!

We are so incredibly proud of all our young people and everything they are achieving. From Urban Art, Football and Horticulture, to Cooking, Tutoring and passing Functional Skills exams — it has been amazing to see so much confidence, progress and engagement across the provision. 🌱⚽🎨🍳📚

We have also welcomed new staff and students into the Strive family, all of whom have settled in so incredibly well and already feel like such an important part of our community.

Seeing our young people grow in confidence, build trusted relationships and friendships, discover new interests and experience success is exactly what Strive is all about.

Right now, we honestly couldn’t be prouder. 💚

01/05/2026

Learning looks different here- and that’s exactly the point 🌱
Building confidence, one moment at a time 💚
Not one-size-fits-all. Never has been 👊

01/05/2026

Just a quick reminder we’re closed for the bank holiday on Monday 4th May- we’ll see students back as normal on Tuesday 😊

27/04/2026

Yes… we’re recruiting- again! 👀
We're looking for another SEN Instructor to join our team, supporting students with additional needs across our provisions.
We’re after someone calm, adaptable and genuinely passionate about making a difference.

Term-time role/ Immediate start preferred

Apply via the link below or send your CV to: [email protected]

https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2c2816cfd789eea9

If you have previously applied and were not shortlisted, please do not reapply on this occasion.

Strive Alternative Provision

22/04/2026

Just a heads up, due to other commitments on site…we are unable to host parents meet tomorrow morning. We are looking at running targeted information sessions moving forward.🌸watch this space🌸