Player Ready Cornwall

Added on July 16, 2026

How to access: Contact provider directly to discuss / arrange a visit, Contact provider to confirm, Local authority referral, Professional referral, School referral

Funding options: Contact provider to confirm, EHCP-related funding, Self-funded / parent-carer funded

Where/how it is delivered: Online / remote, Provider setting / venue

When/how often: Part-time, Term-time

Approach: Trauma informed

Provision type: Early Engagement / Re-engagement, Post-16, Vocational Learning

Needs and circumstances supported: ADHD, Autism, Emotionally based school avoidance, PDA profile, SEMH, Sensory needs

Age range: Primary (5-11 years), Secondary (11–16 years), Post 16 (16-19 years), Post 19 (19–25 years)

Activities & Interests: 3D Modelling, Coding, Digital Art, Game design, Gaming, Robotics, Technology, Video Creation, Virtual Reality

Support and provision features: 1:1 learning, Shared support: 1:2 or 1:3, Small group learning

How and when provision is delivered: Flexible attendance, Full day – approximately 5 hours, Half day – approximately 2–4 hours, One-off session, Term-time, Weekly session

Qualifications and skills available: Employability skills, English and Maths, Life skills / independent living, Vocational learning

Accreditations, registrations and inspection: AQA Unit Award Scheme Centre, NOCN Approved Centre, Ofsted registered or inspected

EHCP details: Not required. EHCP-funded placements and EOTAS packages may also be available.

Funding and referral routes: Direct payment / personal budget, EHCP-funded, EOTAS Packages, Parent or carer-funded, Profession referral, Section 19, Self-funded

Player Ready Level-Up! Cornwall

Player Ready Level-Up! provides technology-based alternative education and specialist mentoring for children and young people who may not thrive in a conventional school or college setting. Its Cornwall provision is based in Truro, with live online support available across the county.

The programme

uses gaming, coding and digital creativity to build engagement, confidence and a more positive relationship with learning. Activities may include Minecraft, Roblox, virtual reality, robotics, coding, game design, digital art, animation, video editing and 3D modelling.

Provision

is tailored around each learner’s interests, support needs and educational goals. Young people can receive consistent one-to-one mentoring or join carefully supported small groups. Online provision is also available for learners who find travel, anxiety, health or attendance difficult.

Supports

Player Ready supports learners with needs including autism, ADHD, anxiety, school avoidance, SEMH, PDA profiles, sensory differences and trauma. Sessions are designed to be calm, flexible and low pressure, with pacing adapted to the learner’s confidence, energy and ability to engage.

Learning

Alongside digital skills, learners can develop communication, emotional regulation, independence, problem-solving, functional English and maths, and employability skills. Progress can be linked to EHCP outcomes or other agreed education plans.

Qualifications

Learners may work towards AQA Unit Award Scheme certificates in areas such as coding, game design, digital creativity and employability. Eligible post-16 learners may also access nationally recognised NOCN qualifications in game development, digital skills and preparation for employment.

Ofsted Registered

Player Ready is Ofsted registered and approved by Cornwall Council for online and venue-based alternative provision. Referrals can be made by schools, local authorities, professionals or parents, with funded and self-funded routes available.

A free discovery session is offered before provision begins, allowing families to meet the team and explore whether the approach is a suitable fit.

Why parents choose Player Ready

Gaming and technology used to re-engage learners.
One-to-one mentoring and supported small groups.
In-person provision in Truro and online access across Cornwall.
Calm, flexible and low-pressure sessions.
Support for autism, ADHD, anxiety, EBSA, SEMH, PDA and sensory needs.
Functional English, maths, digital and employability skills.
AQA Unit Award certificates and NOCN qualification pathways.
School, local authority, parent-funded and EHCP-related access routes.

Who might this provision suit?

Player Ready may suit a child or young person who:

is interested in gaming, computers or technology;
finds traditional classroom learning difficult;
experiences anxiety, EBSA or prolonged absence;
benefits from a consistent trusted mentor;
learns best through practical projects;
needs flexible pacing or online access;
wants to develop digital or employment-related skills.

Important things to consider

The Truro venue is accessed by stairs and is not currently wheelchair accessible. The provision is usually part-time and may need to form part of a wider education package rather than providing a complete full-time curriculum.