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Alternative Provision in Cornwall
Helping SEND families find the support, provision and opportunities they didn’t know existed
PACE Project is building a parent-led SEND discovery platform, starting in Cornwall.
We help families find alternative provision, outdoor learning, specialist support, tutors, therapists, activities, post-16 options and local services that may help children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Many parents tell us the hardest part is not caring for their child. It is trying to find out what exists, who supports children like theirs, how to access help, and what questions to ask before making decisions.
PACE Project exists to make that search easier.
What you can find here
Through PACE Project, families will be able to explore:
- Alternative provision
- ARB and resource base units
- Specialist schools
- Farm, outdoor and animal-based provision
- Therapeutic provision
- SEND-friendly activities
- Tutors and therapists
- Holiday clubs and short breaks
- Post-16 and transition opportunities
- Parent guides and practical checklists
We are starting locally and building carefully, so the information is useful, structured and easy to update.
Starting in Cornwall
PACE Project is beginning with a Cornwall SEND Opportunity Finder.
Our aim is to create a clearer map of local options so parents do not have to rely only on word of mouth, scattered websites or hours of searching.
If you know of a provider, club, tutor, therapist, farm, activity or support service that could help SEND families, you can suggest it.
Button: Suggest a Provider
What SEND parents wish they knew earlier / parent-led guide
PACE Project UK is creating a parent-led SEND guide shaped by real experiences from families who have supported children through school, SEND support, EHCPs, transition, attendance difficulties or alternative provision.
This is currently in the early research stage. We are asking parents and carers to share what they wish they had known sooner, what helped, what made things harder, and what advice they would pass on to another family.
The aim is to create a practical, supportive leaflet or guide by parents, for parents.
Help Us Build the Alternative Provision Directory
We are currently gathering information about alternative provision and supportive learning options across Cornwall.
We would like to hear from:
- alternative provision providers who would like to be listed
- parents or carers who know of a helpful provider
- organisations developing alternative provision who want to understand what families need
- services offering outdoor learning, mentoring, therapeutic support, vocational learning or flexible education options
PACE Project UK is especially interested in provision that helps children and young people who are struggling to access mainstream education, need a different learning environment, or would benefit from practical, creative, therapeutic or outdoor approaches.
