ARK Alternative Education Provision 2025/2026
Social, Personal and Academic Journeys
ARK Alternative Education Provision provides tailored academic and social support to young people (ages 12 to 16) in the Hull and East Riding Locality. ARK currently offer Functional Skills and ASDAN programmes. Additional social and project based learning journeys encourage a passion for learning.
Established in June 2024, ARK has already served many learners and enabled and empowered them to access successful College and Apprenticeship placements for their post 16 futures. Team ARK are super excited to announce a successful first year and a wider ARK Team heading into September 2025-
Kay Walton-Communications and Learning
Allison Middlemas-Operations and Learning
Dan Wood-Learning Lead
Ann Pearson-Lifeskills Lead
Sharelle Jones-Lifeskills Tutor
The ARK Team work closely with a range of families, providers and external services. We are passionate about the learner being at the heart of all we do. Team ARK creates safe and happy learning environments where learners are supported, encouraged, challenged and empowered to grow, learn, thrive and succeed.
The ARK Culture
ARK Alternative Education Provision have created a culture of safety, inclusion and acceptance. ARK believes that every single child should feel valued and celebrated. ARK delivers individual learners with bespoke support and progress packages. Learning can be delivered either remotely or onsite. The ARK Team can deliver blended learning, mixing the two delivery styles to ensure learners develop the skills needed to reach their full potential.
We understand that a safe and positive environment is essential for us all to thrive. We create this with our meaningful interactions, sense of focus with fun and consistent guidance and advice.
Safeguarding underpins every aspect of our work. Click the link below to read our Letter of Assurance.
ARK Policies and Guidance
Safeguarding 2025/2026
Safer Recruitment 2025/2026
Online Safety 2025/2026
Health and Safety 2025/2026
Attendance 2025/2026
Positive Behaviour 2025/2026
Equality and Inclusion 2025/2026
Whistle Blowing 2025/2026
Complaints 2025/2026
GPDR and Data Protection 2025/2026
First Aid 2025/2026
Internal Moderation 2025/2026
Centre Monitoring 2025/2026
Privacy Notice 2025/2026
Malpractice 2025/2026
External Support Services
- www.ceop.police.uk
- www.hullcollaborativepartnership.org.uk
- www.erscp.co.uk
- www.wearecornerhouse.org
- www.youngminds.org.uk
- www.kooth.com
- www.logonmoveon.co.uk
Flexible Learning Options
ARK offer remote, onsite, and blended learning opportunities, we ensure accessibility and flexibility in learning delivery. The Team at ARK provides learners with Functional Skills qualifications in English and Math's. Qualifications in other areas such as Personal Development and Mental Health may also be offered. The ARK Team have years of experience delivering sessions and engaging young people to get back on track and ready to learn.
Safe, Happy and Learning!
Team ARK understand that healthy and happy learners attend, engage and value the learning process. Sessions around Health and Well-being, Identity, and Safe Coping are key elements of the culture and ethos of the ARK setting.
Holistic Support
From behaviour management to trauma-informed practices, we provide comprehensive support to empower learners on their educational journey.
