Active Minds KS2 Provision

A specialist KS2 alternative provision combining education, physical activity and emotional regulation to help pupils re-engage with learning.

Move. Focus. Grow.

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Our Approach

A different environment for pupils who need a different approach

Active Minds KS2 Provision is a small, specialist alternative provision in Mansfield for pupils who may not be thriving in a conventional school environment. We combine structured KS2 education with physical activity, emotional regulation and strong relationships to help pupils re-engage, build confidence and make meaningful progress.

EDUCATION

Structured KS2 learning in reading, writing and mathematics, with progress carefully assessed and communicated to schools.

MOVEMENT

Purposeful physical activity, including non-contact martial arts and multi-sport, used to build confidence, engagement and self-regulation.

REGULATION

A calm, relationship-led environment that helps pupils develop emotional regulation, readiness to learn and positive routines

Designed for pupils who need something different

Active Minds KS2 Provision supports KS2 pupils whose needs may make it difficult for them to engage consistently in a mainstream classroom. Placements are planned in partnership with the pupil’s school and are designed to complement, not replace, their mainstream education

Active Minds may be suitable for pupils who:

  • Experience difficulties with engagement or attendance.

  • Need additional support with emotional regulation.

  • Benefit from movement and practical approaches to learning.

  • Find larger or more traditional classroom environments challenging.

  • Need a smaller, highly structured environment to rebuild confidence.

  • Maximum 10 pupils per day.

  • Pupils remain on roll with their mainstream school.

  • Typically attend Active Minds 2–3 days per week.

  • Provision runs 09:00–14:00.

  • Regular communication and progress reporting to the commissioning school.

  • Clear focus on engagement, progress and next steps.

Our placement model:

A structured day built around engagement, regulation and learning

ARRIVE & REGULATE

A calm start, check-in and preparation for learning.

LEARN

Focused reading, writing and mathematics in short, structured learning blocks.

MOVE

Non-contact martial arts, Jujitsu drills, multi-sport and purposeful physical activity.

REST & REGULATE

Planned breaks, relationship-led support and opportunities to reset.

REFLECT & PROGRESS

Recognise success, review progress and prepare for the next step.

EXPLORE A DAY AT ACTIVE MINDS

Education with purpose. Progress you can evidence.

Physical activity is an important part of Active Minds KS2 Provision, but education remains at the centre of every placement. Pupils receive structured KS2 learning, with progress assessed, recorded and shared with their commissioning school.

Reading, writing and mathematics are taught through focused, structured learning that reflects each pupil’s starting point and needs.

CURRICULUM

Progress is tracked using B Squared alongside teacher assessment, helping us identify small steps of progress and areas requiring further support.

ASSESSMENT

Schools receive clear information about attendance, engagement, progress and next steps so that Active Minds remains connected to the pupil’s wider education.

REPORTING

EXPLORE OUR CURRICULUM

Working in partnership with schools and families

Clear referral pathways, regular communication, attendance information, progress reporting and a provision designed to remain connected to the pupil’s mainstream education.

FOR SCHOOLS & SENDCOS

INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS

A small, supportive environment where education, movement and strong relationships work together to help children rebuild confidence and engagement.

FOR PARENTS & CARERS

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

Safe. Small. Structured.

Active Minds is intentionally small, safeguarding-led and built around clear routines, strong supervision and consistent communication with schools and families.

SAFEGAURDING

DSL-led practice, clear safeguarding procedures and a culture where pupil welfare comes first

A maximum of 10 pupils per day allows for close supervision, strong relationships and individualised support.

SMALL GROUPS

Regular contact with schools and families, with attendance, engagement and progress shared clearly.

COMMUNICATION

POLICIES & SAFEGUARDING

Could Active Minds KS2 Provision be the right next step for a pupil?

Speak to us about a potential placement, arrange an initial conversation or find out more about the referral process.

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