Pre and post 16 provision
Apricot teaches young people who cannot attend school in the usual way. Many of our students live with anxiety, trauma, medical needs, Emotionally Based School Avoidance or the impact of frequent placement changes. Some have been out of education for months or even years. We do not see that as failure; we see it as a starting point.
Our teachers deliver calm, live online lessons that are structured, personal, and trauma informed. Every session is shaped around the learner, combining clear routines with fun, engaging moments that make learning feel lighter and more approachable. We focus on safety, trust, and achievable progress, helping young people rebuild confidence and believe in themselves again.
We work in partnership with Schools, Local Authorities, Fostering Agencies, and Families to create education that is consistent, compassionate, and effective for the young people who need it most.
We follow the English National Curriculum and teach to all major exam boards. Students can work towards recognised qualifications or use Apricot Learning as a bridge back into school, college, or other provision. Alongside academic progress, every lesson helps students develop essential 21st-century skills such as communication, problem-solving, and independence.
We teach by ability, not age. Older students can revisit Key Stage 3 content where needed, then move into GCSE or A-level routes when they are ready. Learning plans flex as confidence and ability grow.
Our curriculum is delivered live online and is accessed through an interactive learning platform and dedicated online classrooms – so there are no travel costs. Students access lessons in their own safe physical environment (home/school/unit) using a computer, headset, and broadband connection. All systems are securely encrypted and lessons are recorded for safeguarding and child protection so students feel safe and have fun while they are learning.
Our teachers are experienced in delivering highly participatory lessons and are in addressing complex needs, challenging behaviours, and compensating for gaps in education. They are experts in closing education gaps and catching students up with their classmates for ease of reintegration.
Monitoring is robust. Student progress tracking reveals exactly where students require support and where they are strong. Measures are made throughout each course of study and reflect progress and readiness to reintegrate.
Contact details
3 Sudeley View, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5NB
01242 604985
jodie@apricotlearningonline.co.uk
amy@apricotlearningonline.co.uk
www.apricotlearningonline.co.uk
Quality
Quality Assurance (Pupil Referral Unit): Not applicable
DfE registered: Not applicable
Ofsted report: Not applicable