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Online DFE-Accredited Alternative Provision: Cutting Costs, Boosting Outcomes

Online DFE-Accredited Alternative Provision: Cutting Costs, Boosting Outcomes

Jan 27, 2026 | , | 0 |

Reading time: 4 minutes

The financial landscape for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and schools is tighter than ever. Budgetary constraints are a constant challenge, forcing leaders to make difficult decisions, especially when it comes to supporting vulnerable students requiring Alternative Provision (AP). The good news? A new era of DfE-accredited online education is emerging as a powerful, cost-effective solution, promising significant savings on both AP placements and the often-overlooked expense of pupil travel.

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5 back-to-school tips to smash this academic year

5 back-to-school tips to smash this academic year

Aug 27, 2025 | , | 0 |

Reading time: 3 minutes

The summer break is nearly over, and the return to school is just around the corner. For teachers and students alike, it can bring both excitement and anxiety. However, with the right strategy, you can hit the ground running and ensure you and your learners are well-prepared to overcome any obstacles that may arise.

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Success of online AP with Rodillian Academy

Success of online AP with Rodillian Academy

Dec 12, 2023 | | 0 |

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Implementing a successful online alternative provision can be achieved if due diligence checks are completed by a school to ensure the provision provides high-quality education.

EDClass had the privilege of speaking to the head of year 7, David Paul from Rodillian Academy, to discuss how they have successfully implemented the EDClass platform. David also highlighted key areas and challenges that are currently present in the education sector that need addressing.

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We’re becoming EDClass

We’re becoming EDClass

Jul 6, 2020 | , | 0 |

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This month you will notice some changes to the communication you receive from us: as our alternative provision business will become EDClass.

In this blog post we’ll explain what this means and what EDLounge will become.

To find out more about what the decision to move from EDLounge to EDClass means for you, call 01909 568338.

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Game-based learning

Game-based learning

Feb 26, 2014 | , , | 0 |

Reading time: 3 minutes

How can the use of digital games in the classroom support children and young people’s learning?

As increasing numbers of 8-18-year-olds participate in gaming, so has interest in the identification and harnessing of its potential to support learning in schools. EDLounge takes a look at the key findings.

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Rewards and sanctions – what works?

Rewards and sanctions – what works?

Jan 21, 2014 | , | 0 |

Reading time: 3 minutes

In the November issue of ED Journal, we discussed strategies to manage low level behaviour issues in the classroom. Balancing positive and negative was one of the key points mentioned, so in this issue we are going to look at how schools run rewards and sanctions and more importantly, discuss what actually works and what pupils perceive to be effective rewards and sanctions.

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