The Rowans AP Academy is comprised of 69 Alternative Provision places and 24 SEMH Primary places. The Rowans AP Academy supports pupils who struggle with conventional education or due to particular changing and often traumatic events in their lives, need a period of time in an alternative provision. The length of stay at The Rowans for pupils is dependent upon their individual pathway.

The Rowans offer alternative provision with a firm focus on supporting, engaging and raising the aspirations of every pupil. All pupils work towards achieving meaningful qualifications that will lead to relevant next steps and post-16 pathway. It is important that all pupils understand the importance of making a positive contribution to their community.

We believe that all children have the potential to become successful adults. Strong and healthy relationships with the pupils and with each other mean that staff really know the pupils and their needs and can ensure success is achieved by providing exactly the right support. Learning has always been and continues to be placed at the heart of The Rowans and all that we do and is key to the success of all our pupils.

Through a bespoke combination of a challenging, engaging and progressive curriculum, a tailored interventions programme and cultural capital activities, we can ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to experience success and make progress. All the staff work hard to promote a love of learning, which enhances pupils’ achievement and supports their personal, social and emotional development. The Rowans provides another chance for young people to access education, make progress and change the direction of their lives.

We offer a truly inclusive school, where the pupils’ needs come first. We work hard to offer holistic support to families, encouraging them to have the confidence to make better-informed choices and work together with agencies and us, to make a real difference in their lives. Due to the vulnerabilities of our pupils and their families, safeguarding expectations and practices are at the highest level and are regularly reviewed to maintain best practice.