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- Course and Provider Name
- Alternative Provision - Radio +
- Organisation fact sheet
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- Organisation Logo
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- Address for Course Delivery
- Radio + Building, 5 Hertford Place, Coventry, CV1 3JZ.
- Lead Contact for Course
- Simon McAusland, Chief Executive
- Lead Contact Number
- Mobile 07484 102 285
- Lead Contact Email
- simon.mcausland@radioplus.org.uk
- Course Name
- Alternative Provision
- Course Outline
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Radio + is a Coventry based OFCOM-licensed community radio station, broadcasting on FM, DAB, online and via smart speakers. Our AP programme gives young people an opportunity to gain a hands-on, real-world media experience in a professional broadcast environment.
Students learn and develop new skills through taking part in creating music, radio, podcasting, DJ skills and digital media. The programme main aim is to build self
confidence, identity and resilience, and by giving them the practical skills that your students need to progress in education, training or employment. - Course Modules
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Key Modules
Live radio work experience
Presenting & being a “DJ on the radio”
Audio production & editing
Digital content creation
DJ mixing skills
Social media skills
Interviewing & presenting
Employability & progression support
Confidence & wellbeing development - Awarding Body
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- Student Expected Outcomes
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Why Radio + Works
We’re not a school! — we’re a creative work-experience setting where young people feel safe, welcome, valued, engaged and inspired.
We focus on:
Building confidence, identity and self-worth
Learning real broadcast, music, DJ and digital skills
Providing personalised learning plans and experiences
Positive routines and engagement
Clear progression pathways
Learners leave with stronger resilience, improved wellbeing and a portfolio of real
broadcast content.
Student Outcomes
Students typically:
Increase engagement, confidence and motivation
Improve communication and teamwork
Build digital, broadcast and employability skills
Strengthen wellbeing
Create a portfolio of work
Move forward into education, training or work - Key Stage course delivered to
- KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5.
- Admissions Criteria
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- Staff Experience
- Our staff are all experienced radio and podcast presenters. Our project lead is an industry veteran with almost 40 years’ experience working within the Broadcasting and Music industries.
- Delivery Area
- All delivery takes place from our digital studios in Hertford Place, Coventry.
- Programme length
- Our main AP programmes run half termly/termly, and are extendable up to the full 38 weeks of the academic year. We also take on new students mid-way through a term and offer flexible shorter courses or days, which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the student
- Transport Provided
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- Days Of Delivery
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Times of Delivery
- 9:30am-4pm.
- Well-being assessment tools
- N/A
- Staff Ratio
- 1:1, 1:5.
- Additional Notes
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We invite and encourage all schools and their AP Commissioners to come in to Radio + and take a tour of our studios and facilities. We’d love to show you around and show you how our AP Programme can make a real difference to your students.
To make an appointment, please call Simon on 07484 102 285, or email simon.mcausland@radio+.org.uk - Organisation Literature
- https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/8476/radio-plus-factsheet-ay-2025-to-2026
- Cost of Course
- Main AP Provision £200 per day – This will suit the needs of most AP students. Multi-Day Discounts 2 days/week — £190 per day 3 days/week — £180 per day Enhanced / Complex AP Provision £250 per day for learners requiring high-needs support, 1:1 or 2:1 staffing, safeguarding oversight or bespoke curriculum. Specialist Intervention Day £250 per day for short-term intensive support for crisis stabilisation or rapid assessment
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