The Lighthouse Provision

Aims & Objectives

  • To work with vulnerable students predominantly in Key Stages 3 and 4, who are unable to fully access mainstream education. 
  • To help students build resilience to return to mainstream education in the short and medium term.
  • To provide a high-quality alternative provision in which students are empowered to make choices, which will ensure that they are achieving in a fun, safe and stimulating environment. 
  • To generate confidence and pride whilst promoting a supportive, team-focused ethos in which students are highly motivated to achieve the very best results possible.

The Lighthouse Provision Team

  • Andrew Fissenden – Director of the Lighthouse
  • Abigail Noakes – Teaching Assistant
  • Marie Fitzgerald – Teaching Assistant
  • Penny Basson – Student Support

To contact any member of the team please telephone: 01732 353544 Ext. 288.

The Curriculum

In order to accelerate learning and improve standards, interventions will be in place as part of a bespoke curriculum that meets the specific, individual needs of every student here at The Lighthouse.

​These interventions will include:

  • Literacy and Numeracy taught within The Lighthouse 
  • Supported learning opportunities in selected subjects within the  mainstream curriculum
  • Independent learning opportunities in selected subjects with the mainstream curriculum
  • Small group work with a specified Tutor/LSA/TA for core subjects (English, Maths and Science)
  • Opportunities to gain qualifications and certificates (GCSEs, Employability, Functional Skills, Personal Development Programmes)
  • Personal, Social and Emotional development sessions
  • Weekly one-to-one mentoring sessions
  • Careers advice and guidance
  • Access to counselling (where appropriate)