Alternative provision and ARPs

How to find information on alternative provision.

Alternative Provision (AP)

Alternative provision refers to educational settings for students who are unable to attend mainstream schools.

Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP)

An additionally resourced provision, or ARP, is a small unit within a mainstream school setting designed to support the needs of students who, in most cases, have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

ARPs, ARCs, AP and the SEND language

The language used within Solihull and an overview of provision for the 2025-2026 academic year.