Belong · Grow · Achieve · Thrive
A place to belong.
A pathway to grow, achieve and thrive.
Lighthouse Learning Provision provides specialist, relationship-led alternative provision for children and young people aged 4–16 who need a flexible, practical and emotionally safe pathway back into learning.
Ages 4–16
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Suffolk & Norfolk
Mon–Fri · 9:30–2:30
Breakfast & lunch included
Our values
Belong · Grow · Achieve · Thrive
Belong
A calm and respectful environment where young people feel safe, known and accepted.
Grow
Personalised pathways built around strengths, interests, emotional readiness and practical development.
Achieve
Progress recognised through engagement, confidence, accreditation, life skills and meaningful next steps.
Thrive
Improved wellbeing, independence, relationships and brighter future choices.
What makes Lighthouse different
Practical learning. Emotional growth. Preparation for adulthood.
Relationship-led
Trusted adults and consistent routines create the foundation for progress.
Trauma-informed
Emotional safety, predictable responses and co-regulation come before challenge.
Thrive-informed
Practice guided by wellbeing frameworks that recognise developmental need.
Emotional literacy
Feelings, triggers, communication and reflection are core to daily learning.
Practical learning
Cooking, projects, community learning and real-life tasks make learning meaningful.
Preparation for adulthood
Independence, future choices, transition planning and readiness for next steps.
Who we support
Personalised support for learners who need a different route
We work with young people whose experience of mainstream education has become overwhelming, disrupted, or no longer meets their needs. Each placement is agreed individually with schools, Local Authorities and families.
Explore Who We Support- SEMH needs
- Autism and neurodiversity
- ADHD and impulsivity
- Anxiety and EBSA
- PDA profiles
- Risk of exclusion
- Trauma and disrupted education
- EHCP and SEND support
Learning experience
Learning that connects to real life
Programmes blend practical activity, emotional literacy and community-based experiences to help young people rediscover progress.
Life skills
Cooking, budgeting, hygiene and independent routines.
Practical skills
Woodwork, projects and hands-on learning.
Outdoor learning
Movement, teamwork, coast and countryside.
Calm learning spaces
Predictable, low-arousal environments.
Creativity and expression
Wellbeing and resilience
Community learning
Functional learning
Referral journey
A clear pathway from enquiry to placement
- 1
Initial enquiry
- 2
Referral form
- 3
Information review
- 4
Suitability decision
- 5
Planning meeting
- 6
Placement start
Commissioner confidence
Well-governed, transparent and commissioner-ready
Placements are supported by clear systems, professional records and open communication with schools and Local Authorities.
- Safeguarding policies
- Safer recruitment
- Individual risk assessments
- Attendance records
- Progress reporting
- Placement reviews
- Incident recording
- Quality assurance
- Commissioner communication