At KCL, we recognise that learners access education in different ways at different points in their journey.
Supporting learners when education needs to feel different
Therapeutic, education-led learning pathways for children and young people who need something different.
Individualised Learning
Every learner follows a personalised pathway shaped around their emotional needs, strengths, and educational goals. Sessions are paced, predictable, and responsive — helping learners feel safe and capable in learning again.
Therapeutic Support
Learning is underpinned by therapeutic principles that support emotional regulation, confidence, and engagement. We understand that progress happens best when learners feel calm, understood, and supported.
Flexible Pathways
We offer learning alongside school or through alternative provision placements. Pathways are designed to adapt as learners grow, ensuring support remains appropriate at every stage of their journey.
Therapeutic • Education-Led • Individualised
Learning that meets young people where they are
KCL provides therapeutic, education-led learning pathways for children and young people who need something different. We support engagement, emotional regulation, and meaningful progress — whether learning takes place alongside school or through alternative provision.
At KCL we deliver targeted tuition and alternative provision for learners who are not currently reaching expected outcomes. Through a focus on re-engagement, emotional regulation, and personalised support, learners are supported to rebuild confidence, reconnect with learning, and make meaningful progress.
Where appropriate, this approach enables learners not only to re-establish attainment, but to exceed previous levels of achievement.
Individualised pathways shaped around emotional and learning needs
Calm, structured support that builds confidence and readiness to learn
Flexible provision alongside school or through alternative placements
Our Approach to Learning
Education that supports emotional readiness and progress
At KCL, learning is underpinned by a therapeutic approach that recognises the link between emotional regulation, engagement, and academic progress. Our environments are calm, structured, and responsive, supporting learners to re-engage with education at a pace that feels safe and achievable.
Individualised Learning Pathways
Primary to Post-16 Support
Alongside School & AP Placements
Therapeutically Informed Practice
Our Learning Environment
Calm, structured spaces that support learning and regulation
At KCL, learning takes place in calm, predictable environments designed to reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation. Our approach recognises that many learners need safety and consistency before meaningful engagement with education can take place.
Learning environments designed to feel safe, calm, and manageable
Clear routines and expectations that support emotional regulation
Individual or small-group settings that reduce overwhelm
Why Choose KCL
Because learning needs to feel safe, structured, and achievable
At KCL, we specialise in supporting learners who find mainstream education challenging. Our work is education-led and therapeutically informed, focused on helping learners regulate emotions, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning in a way that is sustainable and appropriate to their needs.
Education-Led, Therapeutically Informed
Learning at KCL is grounded in educational outcomes, supported by therapeutic principles that recognise the impact of anxiety, disengagement, and emotional barriers. This ensures learning remains purposeful while feeling manageable for each learner.
Calm, Structured Environments
Our environments are predictable, low-arousal, and carefully structured to support emotional regulation and engagement. This consistency helps learners feel safe, reduces overwhelm, and supports readiness to learn.
Individualised & Flexible Pathways
Every learner follows a personalised pathway shaped around their needs, progress, and circumstances. Pathways may run alongside school or through alternative provision and are reviewed regularly as needs change.
Supporting learners to re-engage with education
KCL provides therapeutic, education-led support for children and young people who experience emotional, engagement, or access barriers to learning. We work alongside families, schools, and local authorities to create pathways that support regulation, confidence, and meaningful progress.
Parent & Professional Feedback
What families and schools tell us
Families and professionals share feedback based on the progress they see in engagement, confidence, and readiness to learn. Below are reflections on how KCL has supported learners to move forward.
“Before working with KCL, my child had completely disengaged from learning due to anxiety. The calm, consistent approach helped rebuild trust and confidence. We’ve seen gradual but meaningful progress.”
Parent of a KS3 learner
Mom of a Preschooler
“KCL provided a flexible pathway that worked alongside school attendance. Communication was clear, and the focus on emotional regulation made a significant difference to engagement.”
SENCO, Secondary School
Stay-at-Home Mom
“The support was thoughtful and well structured. My child now feels more able to manage learning without becoming overwhelmed, which has had a positive impact at home and school."
Parent of a learner accessing supplementary provision
Expecting Mom
“The placement was well planned and reviewed regularly. KCL worked collaboratively and kept education central while supporting emotional needs.”
Education Professional
Parent
Why Choose Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQs address common questions from parents, schools, and professionals considering therapeutic learning pathways or alternative provision with KCL.
1. What age groups do you support?
KCL supports learners across primary and secondary ages, including Key Stages 1–4, as well as preparation for post-16 pathways. Provision is tailored to individual needs rather than age alone.
2. What is your approach to learning?
Our approach is education-led and therapeutically informed. We recognise the link between emotional regulation, engagement, and learning, and structure pathways to support readiness to learn alongside academic progress.
3. Do you offer learning alongside school attendance?
Yes. We offer supplementary learning pathways that run alongside school attendance, as well as alternative provision placements for learners who are unable to access mainstream education consistently.
4. Who is your provision suitable for?
Our provision supports learners who experience anxiety, emotional barriers, disengagement, school avoidance (EBSA), emerging or identified SEND, or disrupted education.
5. How are placements planned and reviewed?
Placements are carefully planned in collaboration with families, schools, and local authorities. Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure the pathway remains appropriate and responsive to the learner’s needs.
6. Do you support transitions and reintegration?
Yes. We provide targeted support for reintegration into school, transitions between key stages, movement from alternative provision back into mainstream settings, and preparation for post-16 pathways.
7. I’m not sure which pathway is right — can you help?
Absolutely. Our team works closely with families and professionals to identify the most appropriate pathway and next steps. We’re always happy to talk through needs and options.
KCL – King’s Centre for Learning
KCL is a therapeutic Alternative Provision and Tuition Centre supporting children and young people who experience emotional, engagement, or access barriers to learning. We provide education-led, therapeutically informed pathways delivered online and through flexible provision.
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