At KCL, we recognise that learners access education in different ways — and at different points in their journey.
Our Provisions
Therapeutic, education-led learning pathways for children and young people who need something different.
Creative & Engagement-Based Learning
For some learners, re-engagement begins through creativity. As part of our provision, we offer structured arts-based learning that supports confidence, emotional expression, and engagement, delivered within a clear educational and safeguarding framework.
Curriculum & Qualification Pathways
Learners can access curriculum-aligned learning in English, maths, and other core subjects, including Functional Skills, GCSEs, or equivalent pathways. Teaching is flexible and paced to support continuity of education alongside emotional regulation and engagement.
Supported Digital & Online Learning
Where appropriate, digital learning tools are used within our provision to support access, consistency, and flexibility. All learning remains human-led, therapeutically informed, and closely monitored, with clear safeguarding and escalation processes in place.
Therapeutic • Education-Led • Individualised
Learning that meets young people where they are
KCL provides therapeutic, education-led learning pathways for children and young people who need something different. We support engagement, emotional regulation, and meaningful progress — whether learning takes place alongside school or through alternative provision.
Individualised pathways shaped around emotional and learning needs
Calm, structured support that builds confidence and readiness to learn
Flexible provision alongside school or through alternative placements
Our Approach to Learning
Education that supports emotional readiness and progress
At KCL, learning is underpinned by a therapeutic approach that recognises the link between emotional regulation, engagement, and academic progress. Our environments are calm, structured, and responsive, supporting learners to re-engage with education at a pace that feels safe and achievable.
Individualised Learning Pathways
Primary to Post-16 Support
Alongside School & AP Placements
Therapeutically Informed Practice
Our Learning Environment
Calm, structured spaces that support learning and regulation
At KCL, learning takes place in calm, predictable environments designed to reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation. Our approach recognises that many learners need safety and consistency before meaningful engagement with education can take place.
Learning environments designed to feel safe, calm, and manageable
Clear routines and expectations that support emotional regulation
Individual or small-group settings that reduce overwhelm
Why Choose KCL
Because learning needs to feel safe, structured, and achievable
At KCL, we specialise in supporting learners who find mainstream education challenging. Our work is education-led and therapeutically informed, focused on helping learners regulate emotions, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning in a way that is sustainable and appropriate to their needs.
Education-Led, Therapeutically Informed
Learning at KCL is grounded in educational outcomes, supported by therapeutic principles that recognise the impact of anxiety, disengagement, and emotional barriers. This ensures learning remains purposeful while feeling manageable for each learner.
Calm, Structured Environments
Our environments are predictable, low-arousal, and carefully structured to support emotional regulation and engagement. This consistency helps learners feel safe, reduces overwhelm, and supports readiness to learn.
Individualised & Flexible Pathways
Every learner follows a personalised pathway shaped around their needs, progress, and circumstances. Pathways may run alongside school or through alternative provision and are reviewed regularly as needs change.
Supporting learners to re-engage with education
KCL provides therapeutic, education-led support for children and young people who experience emotional, engagement, or access barriers to learning. We work alongside families, schools, and local authorities to create pathways that support regulation, confidence, and meaningful progress.
Why Choose Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQs address common questions from parents, schools, and professionals considering therapeutic learning pathways or alternative provision with KCL.
1. What age groups do you support?
KCL supports learners across primary and secondary ages, including Key Stages 1–4, as well as preparation for post-16 pathways. Provision is tailored to individual needs rather than age alone.
2. What is your approach to learning?
Our approach is education-led and therapeutically informed. We recognise the link between emotional regulation, engagement, and learning, and structure pathways to support readiness to learn alongside academic progress.
3. Do you offer learning alongside school attendance?
Yes. We offer supplementary learning pathways that run alongside school attendance, as well as alternative provision placements for learners who are unable to access mainstream education consistently.
4. Who is your provision suitable for?
Our provision supports learners who experience anxiety, emotional barriers, disengagement, school avoidance (EBSA), emerging or identified SEND, or disrupted education.
5. How are placements planned and reviewed?
Placements are carefully planned in collaboration with families, schools, and local authorities. Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure the pathway remains appropriate and responsive to the learner’s needs.
6. Do you support transitions and reintegration?
Yes. We provide targeted support for reintegration into school, transitions between key stages, movement from alternative provision back into mainstream settings, and preparation for post-16 pathways.
7. I’m not sure which pathway is right — can you help?
Absolutely. Our team works closely with families and professionals to identify the most appropriate pathway and next steps. We’re always happy to talk through needs and options.
KCL – King’s Centre for Learning
KCL is a therapeutic Alternative Provision and Tuition Centre supporting children and young people who experience emotional, engagement, or access barriers to learning. We provide education-led, therapeutically informed pathways delivered online and through flexible provision.
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