Out-of-school education is often referred to as alternative provision. This would be based on the needs of the child and may be provided through a variety of routes, one of them being pupil referral units (PRUs).
Children Missing Education
Stockport Education Welfare Service takes a lead role in the tracking of children missing from Stockport and other Local Authorities.
Home Education
To ensure children who are being educated otherwise are in a suitable environment, are receiving full-time education, and that their parents are fully informed.
Learning Outside of the Classroom - LOtC
The Government believes that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances. On the Learning Outside of the Classroom page you will find links to Educational Off Site Visits and Work Experience.
Young People not in Education Employment or Training NEET
Reducing the proportion of 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) is a priority for the Government. On this page you will find related links to DCSF and ECM guidance for Young People not in Education Employment or Training NEET.