New Forest Alternative Provision is an independent specialist provider of education in the New Forest for children aged 5 to 12. Our focus is primarily on addressing the educational needs of young people with SEMH. We are part of New Forest Care Education. The school is registered with the DfE to offer up to 20 places for boys and girls from Hampshire and neighbouring authorities.
Breaking the Mould
Education that reaches beyond the conventional classroom route, embracing real-world experiences, creative thinking, and practical learning opportunities
Hands-On Learning
We help young people build the skills and confidence required to successfully transition to, and thrive in, their next educational setting
Our School
At New Forest Alternative Provision (NFAP), learning is tailored to meet each student’s EHCP targets, but we aim to support students in exceeding expectations. Literacy forms the basis of our curriculum, alongside social, moral, spiritual, and cultural (SMSC) and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) targets, which constitute the core of each individual’s development path.
Our young people will either be on roll with us or registered at another school while receiving support to complement their existing educational programme. The purpose of our provision is to serve as a short- to medium-term setting that helps young people reach a point—emotionally, academically, and socially—where they can access and thrive in a suitable full-time placement. We are registered as an Independent Special School for Years 1 to 7, ensuring we can support young people through various stages of transition.