Alternative provision offer
Our alternative provision offers short-term, structured support for young people who need time away from mainstream education. Designed as a positive and proactive intervention, the programme centres around health, fitness, and wellbeing, providing a supportive environment where students can build confidence, develop healthier habits, and work on personal goals.
We use physical activity as a tool for behaviour management and emotional regulation, while also encouraging teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Alongside fitness sessions, students can work towards certificates through the AQA Unit Award Scheme, gaining recognition for completing structured, fitness-related units. As well as offering formal recognition, these awards offer tangible goals and a sense of accomplishment, helping to re-engage students in the learning process and rebuild their motivation.
Our ultimate aim is to support each young person’s successful return to mainstream education, better equipped with the skills, confidence, and self-awareness they need to succeed.
AQA Unit Award Scheme
At Wirral Health Project, we are proud to be a registered provider of the AQA Unit Award Scheme (UAS), a flexible and inclusive accreditation system that formally recognises learners’ achievements. This scheme is particularly beneficial for students in our alternative provision, offering them structured opportunities to gain certificates in areas such as:
Exercising in a Gym with Support
Using a Treadmill with Support
Gym and Fitness Training
These units are designed to be accessible and achievable, catering to learners of all abilities. Each unit focuses on practical skills and personal development, encouraging students to engage actively in their learning journey.
Upon demonstrating the required evidence, such as participation logs, instructor assessments, and personal reflections, our AQA UAS administrator submits the completed units for certification. Learners receive a certificate for each successfully completed unit, which they can add to their portfolio, showcasing their achievements, gained knowledge, and experiences.
The UAS not only boosts confidence and motivation but also provides a tangible record of progress, helping students to re-engage with learning and build a foundation for future educational and career pathways.
Referrals
If you would like more information or wish to refer a young person to us, please complete the referral form below and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.