Schools can request temporary education support for pupils who cannot attend school because of health needs or other circumstances. A panel of professionals will review referrals every week to decide whether Section 19 criteria is met and which pathway is best for each child.

Referrals to the Temporary Provision Panel (TPP) can be made by schools, services, and other agencies. A referral may be made when a child:

  • has missed more than 15 non-consecutive school days because of health needs
  • is finding it difficult to attend school because of other circumstances.

Support is usually planned for up to 12 weeks. If needed, it can be extended to 24 weeks or longer in exceptional circumstances.

Derbyshire Alternative Engagement Pathway (formerly TMP)

  • Short-term support tailored to the child's needs, with the aim of helping them to return to school. Qualified teachers plan and oversee the programme.
  • Sessions may be delivered by a teacher or teaching assistant, either in person or online. They can take place at home, in school, or at another Derbyshire venue.
  • Children can receive up to 5 hours of one-to-one learning each week. Activities are based on their interests to help them engage with learning, reduce anxiety and build confidence.

Derbyshire Alternative Learning Pathway (formerly OOST)

  • Short-term education support that helps pupils return to school as soon as their health or circumstances allow.
  • Pupils can receive up to 5 hours of one-to-one tuition each week, focusing on core subjects. Support may also include online learning and independent study to provide as much education as possible, based on the child's needs.
  • Where suitable, pupils may attend small group sessions at one of two locations. These sessions are led by a qualified teacher and give children opportunities to learn with other pupils and take part in social activities.

Exclusions

Esteem MAT Alternative Provision Academies (APs) provide education for children and young people who have been excluded on behalf of Derbyshire County Council.

There are three Alternative Provision Academies registered with the Department for Education:

  • Esteem North Academy
  • Esteem South Academy
  • Esteem Valley Academy

Esteem North Academy has three sites across north Derbyshire. Esteem South Academy has one site in Newhall, Swadlincote. Esteem Valley Academy has three sites across the Amber Valley and Erewash areas.

Together, these academies provide education across Derbyshire for children and young people from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. 

Inclusion Response Team: Reintegration

  • Support for schools when pupils are at risk of exclusion or are experiencing significant difficulties with engaging in school.
  • Help with moving between settings and returning to school, including after a Fair Access placement or an Engagement or Learning Pathway.
  • Support for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school.
  • Support may include working directly with young people, helping schools and services work together, discussing individual cases, planning support, and agreeing next steps.

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Referrals

Schools and DCC services can apply to the Temporary Provision Panel by completing the Temporary Provision Panel Form.

TIP: We advise schools to sign up for an account. This means that you can log back in to check or update requests. If you already use the Inclusion Panel Form, this will be the same login details.

Schools can apply for temporary education support for pupils who are unable to attend school for medical or other reasons. The child must be a Derbyshire resident. Where a pupil is on roll at a school in another local authority, the school may make a referral under Section 19 of the Education Act.

Virtual School, Children Missing Education, SEND and other services may also make referrals for temporary education support.

Parents must be contacted and their consent given before a referral is made.

Section 19

Local authorities must:

  • Arrange suitable, full time education (or as much as the child's health condition allows) for children of compulsory school age who, because of illness, would otherwise not receive suitable education.
  • "Suitable" means suitable to the child's age, aptitude, ability, and any special education needs that he or she may have.
  • Full-time - unless the pupil's condition means that full-time provision would not be in his or her interests.
  • "Full Time Education" is not defined in law, but it should equate to what the pupil would normally have in school. Intensive 1:1 tuition provides education in a different way to that in a classroom with up to 30 pupils.