Cloud Hub is an ‘alternative provision’ for pupils permanently excluded and those who are close to exclusion from the authority’s mainstream schools in Key Stages 1 and 2.

We also provide short-term provision for learners who are unable to attend school because of a medical need or who need a short-term intervention to support their return and successfully re-engagement with mainstream school.

Cloud Hub is based at Cheddleton Community Centre, but provide learning and enrichment opportunities at various sites in and around Staffordshire, such as Rudyard Lake.

We aim to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Our aims

• To re-integrate children back into a mainstream or specialist school for the following Key Stages and Year Groups:

Key Stage 1 – ages 5-7 (Years 1-2)

Key Stage 2 – ages 7-11 (Years 3-6)

• To provide appropriate short term educational provision (including working towards AQA Unit Awards) in Key Stage 1 and 2.
• To prepare and support pupils in their next step of education, wherever possible.
• To provide a turnaround provision for those pupils who are at risk of permanent exclusion.

How these aims will be achieved

• Accessing a child-centred, structured environment where learners can learn and develop with increased effectiveness.
• A thorough identification and assessment of individual needs.
• Planned programmes of education which respond to those identified individual needs.
• Having a focus on build up and develop children’s wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence
• Access to a broad, balanced, relevant curriculum that supports the personal, social, moral, spiritual, physical and academic development of pupils.
• Full assessment of progress in learning and recognition of achievement through accreditation working in close partnership with parents / carers.
• By working closely with external agencies and our partner schools to identify the needs of the child, develop the child’s ability to learn - so that each child feels confident about being in the classroom or learning environment.
• Supporting pupil transition into their next stage of education.