New guidance on internal alternative provision (IAP) now available
Last updated on 25 February 2025
Commissioned by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) and developed by HFL Education, new guidance is now available to support school leaders in establishing and running an effective, sustainable Internal Alternative Provision (IAP).
An IAP offers structured, in-school support for pupils experiencing behavioural, emotional, social, or learning challenges, enabling them to overcome barriers and reintegrate successfully into mainstream education.
The guidance provides key considerations, leadership strategies, and best practices to ensure that an IAP operates as a high-quality, purposeful provision aligned with wholeschool inclusion principles.