Coventry Alternative Provision (CAP): a graduated model of support 2025 to 2026

Students will remain on roll at their home school whilst accessing Tier 1 universal support

Schools can benefit from a diverse range of over 120 courses available through the Coventry Alternative Provision (CAP) Directory as part of our universal support offer. CAP collaborates with more than 60 procured Training Providers, delivering an array of courses across three key categories:

• work-based learning
• curriculum support
• employability and personal development

The universal support offer provides schools with access to programmes designed to assist young people through various practical, supportive, and character-building initiatives. These programmes are carefully crafted to align with a broad and balanced curriculum, aiming to facilitate the attainment of qualifications, accreditations and awards.

Tier 1: universal support pathways

• work-based learning
  • work-based learning 6 week vocational taster sessions
  • vocational band 1 and 2
• curriculum support
  • Functional Skills and GCSE
• employability and personal development
  • work skills, ASDAN and work experience
  • a series of accredited courses

Referral considerations

School considerations when making an application on behalf of a student:

• does the student need a bespoke curriculum to meet their learning needs?
• does the curriculum offer meet the student's interests, passions and aspirations?
• how will the course and/or vocational qualification enhance the student's emotional journey?
• would an application to Tier 1 provide the right support at the right time in the right place?

CAP single application form

The duration of these courses may range from half a term to a full academic year, with provisions for progression into a second year as necessary. CAP accepts applications for these programmes year-round, without any restrictions on submission timing.

Schools are encouraged to finalise a Commissioning Agreement as part of the application process to evidence why the programme is considered the most suitable for the student.

Referral pathway

The following steps show the referral pathway:

1. CAP multi-agency application form completed via the CAP website
2. Application pack received by CAP team and reviewed
3. Application pack sent to the requested Training Provider via Datalocker
4. School to contact Training Provider upon submission to arrange the interview
5. Interview held and Training Provider submit an application response, which is received by CAP
6. Application response processed and sent to school to confirm start date
7. CAP process on systems and set up Training Record