Pollyteach
Alternative Education at Pollyteach
At Pollyteach, we create a fun and safe alternative learning environment for young people aged 8-16 with a range of emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. Learners aged 16+ with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) can also access our services.
We engage with our learners to build their self-esteem, confidence and social skills before developing a bespoke education programme to support their interests and goals.
Since starting in 2014, we have grown to become a leading Alternative Provider in Nottinghamshire. We became part of the Portland Charity Group in 2020, meaning our learners can now benefit from more specialist facilities and therapies.
Referrals
Referrals can be made to Pollyteach from the Local Authority or from the young person’s on roll school.
To make a referral, complete our referral form and email it to office@pollyteach.com complete with any relevant documents such as the EHCP or Risk Assessment.
We will contact you to confirm if we are able to meet the needs of the young person, we will then arrange a visit and discuss next steps.
Useful Information:
Our Locations:
The Elms / Redwood / The Hollies
(Key Stage 3 & 4 Nurture)
Portland College
Nottingham Road
Mansfield
NG18 4TJ
The Meadows (Key Stage 4)
Unit 6a and 7
Hazel Court
Blidworth
NG21 0RY
Governance and Leadership
Don Spencer
Chair of Governors
Dr Mark Dale
Governor
Ike Onwukwe
Governor
Dan Stanway
Governor
Ellie Wood
Headteacher
Debbie Overton
Assistant Headteacher
Jo Perry-Warriner
School Business Manager
Rebecca Chalkley
SENDCo
Pollyteach gave Jamie the confidence to step outside of his house for the first time in 6 months. Now, two years later he is at college studying a full-time Level 3 course.
Balancing effort with reward motivated Leyton to achieve GCSE grade 4 in maths and science and Level 2 English Foundation.
Complex health issues kept Kerry out of school since year 7. She was referred to Pollyteach in year 10 where she received flexible and supportive one-to-one teaching. She went on to achieve 8 GCSEs, which was a huge achievement.
