LADDER
– A recognised and valued alternative provision for Key Stage 4 Learners
ABOUT
– Created in 2017 offering alternative provision to those who need it most.
OUR AIM
– To create a safe and enjoyable learning environment to enable learners to achieve
regulated qualifications.
What is LADDER?
LADDER is an alternative provision working with a range of learners from a variety of schools, academies and partnerships in and around Leicester and Leicestershire.
Specialising in Functional Skills and Employability, we deliver high-quality alternative curriculum sessions through informal teaching. Fuelled by our passion for youth work and educating young people, we achieve exceptional outcomes.
LADDER also provides a young person-centred approach, offering career support and helping learners prepare for their post-16 and employment applications.
Here at LADDER, we focus on creating a dynamic and enjoyable learning environment through the delivery of creative and engaging sessions which provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills and self-confidence.
Our Values
PASSION – Enthusiasm and motivational approaches are part of our day-to-day purpose when supporting those with additional personal, social and learning challenges.
INTEGRITY – Being honest and transparent is one of our core values when helping young people in learning and growing as their own individual self.
COMPASSION – We teach, care, listen and support our learners with sincerity, kindness and empathy.
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What Our Students Say
"I think that this course has helped me a lot.
"If it wasn't for Ladder I wouldn’t have known how to manage money, interview skills and everything else."
- S.F. (2018 student)
"I like coming here because the people are very open and friendly. I have learned about being more respectful towards others and understanding how to improve my communication skills."
- M.B.. (2018 student)
What Our Partner Schools Say
"The Leicester Partnership School has worked with LADDER for a number of years and it is a valued Alternative Provision for our Learners. The setting is safe, calm, welcoming and nurturing; with Haylie and her team always delivering an outstanding educational programme for our Learners, who achieve consistent positive outcomes which impacts positive life opportunities for our students. The Leicester Partnership School knows that any students that attend Ladder will always receive an exemplary level of academic and pastoral care and support. "
- Pran Pancholi, Vocational Manager, Leicester Partnership School
"We have been consistently impressed with the quality of provision offered and the positive impact it has had on our secondary school students. The setting provides a supportive, nurturing environment where young people feel understood, valued, and motivated to succeed. Many of our students arrive with a range of needs and challenges, and it has been remarkable to see how quickly they re-engage with learning and begin to rebuild their confidence.
"What truly sets this provision apart is the dedication of Haylie and the other staff. They go above and beyond to accommodate individual needs, adapting approaches, and offering personalised support to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. Their commitment, flexibility, and genuine care for the young people they work with is evident in everything they do."
- J Nolan, AP Lead, St Paul's Catholic School