ARK Alternative Education Provision 2026/2027
Social, Personal and Academic Journeys
ARK Alternative Education Provision provides bespoke academic, social, emotional and personal support to a range of young people in the Hull and East Riding Locality.
The ARK Team have worked hard to ensure Alternative Porvision is more than just a place to learn, but a place to belong and thrive.
ARK's academic offer includes-
* Functional Skills-Maths, English and Digital Skills
*ASDAN programmes
*Employability Skills
Additional social and project based learning journeys encourage a passion for learning.
ARK are super proud to announce collaborative working alongside Hull FC for our next academic year. See the link below for further details-Established in June 2024, The ARK have supported a range of learners and enabled and empowered them to access successful Post 16 placements for a positive future.
Team ARK are super excited to announce a successful second year and a wider ARK Community heading into September 2026/2027.
Kay Walton-Communications and Learning- kay.walton@arkaep.co.uk
Allison Middlemas-Operations and Learning-allison.middlemas@arkaep.co.uk
Ann Pearson-Lifeskills Lead
Sharelle Jones-Lifeskills Tutor
Elliot Middlemas- Learning Support Assistant
Team ARK creates a safe and happy learning environment, where learners are supported, encouraged, challenged and empowered to grow, learn, thrive and succeed.
Please read the ARK Admissions Policy for further information around how to apply for a placement. The ARK Admissions Form can be found below-
ARK ADMISSIONS FORM-2026/2027
ARK ADMISSIONS POLICY-2026/2027
The ARK Culture
The ARK Team and community have created a culture of safety, inclusion and acceptance. ARK believes that every learner should feel safe, valued and celebrated. ARK understands the value of academic and social awareness to ensure positivve life outcomes.
ARK delivers individual support and progress packages, alongside the opportunity for academic success. 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 focus, thrive and grow. We create this with our meaningful interactions, sense of focus with fun and consistent guidance and advice.
Safeguarding underpins every aspect of our work and is at the core of all we do. Creating a culture of safety whilst raising awareness around safegaurding trends and themes, is a crucuial element of the work we do.
Improtant Safeguarding information can be found below-
ARK Policies and Guidance
Safeguarding 2025/2026
Letter of Assurance 2025/2026
Safer Recruitment 2025/2026
Online Safety 2025/2026
Health and Safety 2025/2026
Admissions Policy 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.
















