Local Authority, SEND & Alternative Provision Support
Flexible educational provision for learners with EHCPs, EBSA, SEMH and unmet educational need.
Headway Tutors provides personalised educational support for children and young people who require flexible approaches to learning, including learners with SEND, EHCPs, school anxiety, medical needs and disrupted educational journeys. We work collaboratively with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs and families to deliver carefully matched educational provision both online and in-person across the UK. With over 13 years of experience supporting students and families, Headway Tutors has developed a nationwide tutor network, with approximately 75% of tutors holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and/or a PGCE.
Who We Support
Supporting Learners With:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD)
- ADHD
- SEMH needs
- EBSA / school anxiety
- Dyslexia and literacy difficulties
- Medical needs
- Learners awaiting specialist placements
- Reintegration support needs
- EHCP-linked educational support
Every referral is reviewed individually to ensure provision is appropriate, safe and carefully matched.
Types of Provision
We cover a range of
- Interim Alternative Provision
- EHCP-linked tuition packages
- GCSE & Functional Skills support
- Engagement-focused learning
- Reintegration support
- Transition support
- Home-based provision
- Community-based provision
- Online provision
Sessions can be delivered flexibly depending on learner needs and commissioning arrangements.
The Headway Approach
A Carefully Matched, Relationship-Led Approach:
Successful alternative provision depends on more than subject knowledge.At Headway Tutors, learners are matched with tutors based on:
- Educational need
- Personality
- Engagement profile
- Communication style,
- Safeguarding considerations
- Desired outcomes.
We recognise that many learners accessing alternative provision may have experienced anxiety, disengagement or disrupted educational journeys. Our approach focuses on building trust, consistency and confidence alongside academic progress.
13 Years Supporting Students & Families
75% of Tutors Hold QTS and/or a PGCE
Online & In-Person Provision
EHCP & SEND Support
EBSA & SEMH Experience
Qualified Teachers & Specialist Tutors
Rapid Referral Support
Nationwide
Coverage
Partnership Working
Working Collaboratively With Local Authorities & Schools
We work closely with:
- Local Authority SEND teams
- Schools and SENCOs
- Virtual Schools
- Alternative Provision teams
- Parents and carers
- Wider professional networks supporting the learner
Depending on commissioning requirements, we can provide:
- Attendance monitoring
- Engagement updates
- Progress summaries
- Safeguarding communication
- Review meeting attendance
- Reintegration feedback
Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment
All tutors undergo robust safer recruitment procedures which may include:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- ID verification
- Right to Work checks
- Qualification verification
- Reference checks
- Prohibition checks where applicable
We maintain clear safeguarding procedures and work collaboratively with schools, Local Authorities and families to support learner wellbeing and safety.
Why Local Authorities Work with Headway Tutors
Flexible, Responsive & Relationship-Led Support
Local Authorities and schools choose Headway Tutors because we provide:
- Flexible provision tailored around learner needs
- Fast response times for urgent referrals
- Online and in-person delivery
- Experience supporting complex learners
- Relationship-led provision
- Clear communication and reporting
- GCSE, Functional Skills and engagement-based pathways
Make A Referral
To discuss a referral or provision requirement, please contact our Local Authority team.
📧 [email protected]
📞 07593 090018
Or complete our referral enquiry form.