Purple Ruler does not use a single fixed course outline. Instead, the outline is created individually for each learner or group and shared with commissioners during onboarding. The policy explains what this outline contains.
The Course Outline includes the following elements:
1. Programme type and purpose A clear statement of whether the learner is enrolled for subject tutoring or part-time AP and the intended goals of the placement.
2. Subjects and timetable A proposed weekly timetable showing subjects, lesson times, and total hours.
For Blueprint, this follows the school’s scheme of work.
For Academy, it follows Purple Ruler’s KS4 curriculum.
3. Curriculum details The scope of learning, including: • subject focus areas • exam boards • progression expectations • any SEND-related adaptations.
4. Safeguarding arrangements Details of where the learner will access lessons (home or on-site) and who the safeguarding contact is.
5. Costs and terms A quote for the provision, the model being used (Blueprint, Academy, or 1:1), and the terms and conditions attached.
6. Confirmation step Purple Ruler only sets up the course once the commissioner confirms the outline in writing.
Course Modules
Purple Ruler does not offer qualifications with set levels or fixed units. It is an online education provider, not an awarding body. The level and units depend entirely on the type of provision commissioned. Subject Tutoring Follows the learner’s existing school curriculum. Level and content mirror what the school is teaching, using the school’s exam board and scheme of work. Alternative Provision (part-time) Covers the subjects and topics agreed with the commissioner. Content is drawn from the national curriculum but adapted to the learner’s needs, attendance pattern, and SEND profile.
In summary, Purple Ruler aligns its content to KS1–KS5 national curriculum expectations, but the specific level and units are set by the referring school’s requirements rather than by a fixed internal framework.
Awarding Body
N/A
Student Expected Outcomes
Purple Ruler’s expected outcomes are tied to the type of provision commissioned, but the policy sets out a consistent set of goals for all programmes. These outcomes reflect academic progress, engagement, safeguarding, and reintegration.
Provider expected outcomes
1. Improved engagement and attendance Learners are expected to attend regularly, participate in lessons, and re-establish learning routines. Attendance is tracked in real time and shared with commissioners.
2. Academic progress against agreed objectives Progress is measured through: • baseline checks • ongoing formative assessment • lesson-by-lesson feedback • exit assessments where appropriate. Content aligns with the national curriculum or the school’s scheme of work.
3. Safe, stable, and supportive learning Purple Ruler provides safeguarding oversight during all sessions. Teachers report concerns immediately and work with commissioners to ensure the learner remains safe and supported.
4. Personal development and confidence building Particularly in Alternative Provision, outcomes include: • improved self-confidence • reduced anxiety around learning • better communication skills • readiness for social interaction where appropriate.
5. Reintegration or onward progression For AP learners, the expected outcome is a structured pathway back into school, training, or a more stable long-term setting. Learning is designed to support this transition. 6. Consistent reporting and accountability Commissioners receive: • attendance data • engagement tracking • progress summaries • safeguarding updates.
This ensures a clear audit trail and evidence of impact. Purple Ruler aims to deliver academic progress, stronger engagement, a safe learning environment, and a pathway that moves each learner toward reintegration or long-term stability.
Key Stage course delivered to
KS2;KS3;KS4
Admissions Criteria
Purple Ruler’s admissions criteria are straightforward and referral-led.
1. Referral only Learners can join only through a school or local authority referral.
2. Inclusive access All abilities and needs are accepted, including SEND and EAL, provided online learning is suitable.
3. Provision-specific eligibility • Subject tutoring and part-time AP are open from KS1 to KS5.
4. Priority rules If places are limited, local-authority referrals are prioritised.
5. Required information Commissioners must provide key safeguarding, SEND, contact and timetable information. Full-time learners require full admissions-register data in line with statutory requirements. This ensures a safe, fair and compliant admissions process.
Staff Experience
Purple Ruler employs experienced, highly screened teachers and therapists, with a selection process designed to ensure high-quality delivery across all courses. Staff experience delivering the course
1. Highly qualified teachers All teachers are UK-qualified or subject specialists with experience across mainstream and alternative provision settings. They are trained to work with SEND, SEMH, EBSA and low-attendance learners.
2. Rigorous recruitment process The hiring pathway is selective, with a final pass rate of roughly 0.5 percent. It includes: • recorded teaching demonstration • virtual interview safer-recruitment checks • enhanced DBS • reference verification • structured probation and further training.
3. SEND and trauma-informed practice Teachers receive training in SEND profiles, trauma-informed approaches, behaviour support and online safeguarding. This ensures they can adapt pacing, communication and teaching methods.
4. Consistent quality assurance All teachers undergo monthly QA reviews scored out of 24 points. Those falling below expectations receive additional coaching and monitoring. High scorers receive bonuses.
5. Expertise across subjects and key stages Staff deliver programmes from KS1 to KS5, including English, Maths, Science, Humanities and vocational pathways. For AP and reintegration, teachers use strategies suited to disengaged or anxious learners.
6. Therapist qualifications (for wellbeing support) Tier 2 therapists hold degrees in psychology, counselling or psychotherapy, with experience in school settings and training in KCSIE safeguarding.
Delivery Area
Online
Programme length
Up to a whole Academic Year
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times of Delivery
930-230pm
Well-being assessment tools
Purple Ruler’s Tier 2 wellbeing support sits within its therapy offer. While the policy does not list a single branded tool, it sets out the assessment framework used to determine a student’s needs and readiness for therapeutic intervention. The approach is consistent with UK school-based Tier 2 mental-health practice. The wellbeing assessment for Tier 2 uses three core elements 1. Gillick Competency Assessment Used to determine whether a young person can meaningfully understand the nature and implications of therapy. This is a structured, clinician-led assessment covering: • understanding of the intervention • ability to weigh information • awareness of risks and benefits • voluntary decision-making. 2. Initial Clinical Screening Conducted by a qualified therapist or counsellor. It focuses on: • presenting concerns • emotional and behavioural indicators • school context and safeguarding risks • whether Tier 2 support is appropriate or if escalation to CAMHS/Tier 3 is needed. This screening draws on standard child-therapy practice, such as structured interviews and functional-needs assessment, even though no single proprietary tool is mandated. 3. Safeguarding-aligned risk checks All therapists operate under Keeping Children Safe in Education and carry out: • risk identification • wellbeing baselines • monitoring across sessions • safeguarding escalation when necessary. These checks ensure wellbeing needs are tracked alongside any safeguarding concerns. Summary Tier 2 wellbeing assessment at Purple Ruler does not rely on a single commercial tool. Instead, it combines: • Gillick Competency assessment • clinician-led wellbeing and needs screening • safeguarding-aligned risk monitoring. This provides a structured and compliant way to identify needs and determine suitability for therapeutic support.
Staff Ratio
Group
Cost of Course
Purple Ruler charges by the hour, so the daily rate depends on the model commissioned. The figures below convert the stated hourly prices into half-day and full-day equivalents for clarity. Blueprint (small groups, up to six learners) £29.17 per live hour total. Half day of 3 hours: £87.51 Full day of 6 hours: £175.02 1:1 SEND provision £29.17 per hour. Half day of 3 hours: £87.51 Full day of 6 hours: £175.02 Academy (KS4 structured timetable) £9 per student per hour. Half day of 3 hours: £27 per student Full day of 6 hours: £54 per student These figures reflect teaching time only. Commissioners typically choose between two and five days per week depending on the learner’s needs.
