The referral process is simple and straightforward. Just download the application, fill it out and send to referrals.angling4education@gmail.com

We are always working at capacity and the average waiting time is 4-6 weeks however it can be shorter and sometimes longer. Feel free to email referrals.angling4education@gmail.com for current waiting times, please state the age and location of the child/young person requesting information on. Please also note that we will only be able to give an estimation of waiting time.

Waiting times are influenced by a number of factors including the needs of the student, their location, their availability and ours – and it would be good to establish whether you think the need is for 121 work or whether we should be considering small groups or duos etc – details below.

We do not have any specific criteria for our provision however children and young people referred to our One-to-One programme are normally of a complex nature and are unable to manage groups at the point of referral.  However, with referrals to our groups, we need to be as confident as possible they can manage small groups. Group referrals: It is important to us that we consider each case individually, as well as group dynamics to ensure the best possible chance of success.   

We would prefer to start children and young people on One to One and then progress them onto a group if there are any doubts around suitability for a group.

The number of sessions delivered onto a One-to-One Programme varies significantly. The minimum number of One-to-One sessions is 6 and there is no maximum as we are happy to work with children and young people long term if suitable. The minimum number of sessions that can be booked for groups are a full term (12-14 dependent on term length).  All our programmes are reviewed every half term to ensure provision remains meaningful and effective.

In order to achieve the desired impact, generally we look for at least a term long commitment to the provision where possible. We can also consider longer pieces of work, where aims and objectives are clear and can be monitored and measured by way of regular review.

Sessions run from: 9.30am – 2.30pm term time only

Following a suitability assessment, transport is included in all one-to-one sessions.   In some circumstances in group sessions, we may need to ask for transport support, but this will be discussed with individual cases.

Yes – If you would like to bring a provision to an end there is a 28-day notice period. Please find our terms and conditions on the ‘Documents’ page of the website.

The provision is hugely flexible, and person centred, whilst activities are predominately outdoors, they can include Fishing, Bushcraft, Orienteering, Museum Visits, Arts, Music, Cooking and more …. the activity of course is just the vehicle to engagement, and it is better to think of the intervention in terms of Social and Emotional Development.  Each Programme is co-produced with the Children and Young People and their perspective networks of Adults and Professionals to best meet their needs and objectives.

Angling4Education are an approved alternative provision provider.  Angling4Education follow safer recruitment guidelines and all staff are subject to an enhanced DBS and Barred list check.  For more information or to read our policies and documents please go to ‘Documents’ page on our website where you can download all our policies and documents.

Equipment: All equipment is provided- please check with your worker before sending your child/young person out with any extra equipment such as their personal fishing equipment.

Lunch: Not included, please provide lunch and any refreshments your child will need. If your child/young person is eligible for free school meals, please let your allocated staff member know and we will do our best to accommodate this.

Clothing: Where possible, Participants should wear weather appropriate clothing and be mindful that these are outdoor activities.

Car seats: If your child requires a car seat parents/carers will provide this each week on collection.

The allocated worker will contact parents/carers by telephone to complete a consent form before the provision starts. At this point they will provide them with their contact details. Schools/organisations will receive a provision confirmation email which contains the individual workers contact details.

If you have lost their contact details, please check ‘The Team’ page where contact details are available for all members of staff.

Please refer to our policies and documents section.