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MAP Education

MAP is an established alternative provision, with a proven track record and reputation for successfully supporting learners, and their families, to re-engage with education. Offering a unique environment within the creative arts for young people 11-16 years old, learners at MAP will study and gain qualifications in Art & Design, Digital Media & Music. We also offer Functional Skills in Maths and English or GCSE support.

What We Do

Meeting Needs

At MAP we work closely with schools, referring organisations, homes and a range of supporting agencies to provide placements that meet a range of needs:

  • Short term KS3 placements with a focus on returning to mainstream education.

  • Longer term placements studying BTEC qualifications and Functional Skills.

  • Providing places for learners who are between long term placements, changing schools or moving between providers.

  • Supporting learners who are attending education after a long period of disengagement.

Supporting learners who have or are being assessed for EHCP and specialist placements.

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Creative Study

Learners have opportunities to experiment with a range of creative practices, including, graphics and illustration, digital photography and film, digital media, screen printing, DJing, painting, drawing and music production.

Approved Provider

Our education programme was set up in 2008 by MAP Charity as an LCC approved off site provider and offers Edexcel BTEC qualifications and are quality assured by Pearson Edexcel. We are happy to support schools and academies with Quality Assurance.

Maths & English

Within these creative subjects there are opportunities to embed elements of Maths and English, and we provide one to one assessor support to help learners build upon these
examples and then study and revise for their Maths and English
qualifications and exams.

Progression Opportunities

MAP Education courses are delivered in an environment that develops creativity, confidence and academic skills with the aim of readying learners to return to school or progress on to further education.

What makes MAP Education Different?