Help Your Alternative Provision Students See a Future Beyond School – Fully Funded Workplace Visits Available
Real-world experiences designed for Alternative Provision students, providing practical career exposure, hands-on learning, and supportive employer engagement.
Why These Visits Matter for Alternative Provision Students
For many AP students, traditional career pathways don’t fit—they need real-world exposure in environments that understand their challenges and potential. These workplace visits provide:
✅ Supportive, AP-friendly employers – Businesses keen to work with students who need additional support
✅ Engaging, hands-on career experiences – Interactive, activity-based visits to build confidence
✅ Alternative pathways into employment – Exposure to real job opportunities beyond the classroom
✅ Gatsby Benchmark-Aligned – Meets Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 6
Forming employer connections whilst still in school
First Visits Fully Funded
We understand that resources in AP schools are stretched. That’s why your first workplace visits are fully funded, ensuring your students gain valuable career experiences at no cost to the school.
Ductu connects schools with employers to create high-impact, real-world career experiences for students. Our programs ensure that students with SEND and FSM backgrounds have access to hands-on career learning with well-known employers such as Hobbycraft, Ford, British Red Cross, RAC, British Gas, Village Hotels and many more. Our network of big brands is nationwide, meaning there are thousands of work placement opportunities for SEND students available across the UK.
✔ First visits 100% fully funded
✔ Minimal admin – We handle the logistics
✔ Trusted employer network – Partners who understand the needs of AP students
