Lack of AP settings leading to unsuitable placements for children, Ofsted warns

Fiona Simpson
Monday, February 5, 2024

Children who are unable to attend mainstream school are placed in unsuitable alternative provision (AP) due to a lack of capacity for young people with specific needs, Ofsted has warned.

AP is designed to support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Picture: Adobe Stock
AP is designed to support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Picture: Adobe Stock

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