Partnering with Local Authorities nationwide - improving engagement, attendance, re-integration & outcomes

Gaia Learning partners with local authorities, SEND teams, Virtual Schools and Social Care across England to deliver reliable, high-quality online alternative provision for neurodivergent and SEND learners aged 7–16+. Our calm, structured online environment provides a safe and supportive space for children who cannot currently access mainstream education — whether due to autism, ADHD, PDA, dyslexia, anxiety, medical needs, trauma or school refusal.

We work with LAs to create flexible, measurable and fully compliant education pathways, ensuring each learner remains engaged, emotionally regulated and connected to learning. Our provision can be commissioned short-term, medium-term, as part of a reduced timetable, or as part of a graduated return-to-school plan.

What Gaia Learning provides for Local Authorities

• 1:1 specialist online tuition
• Small-group classes in core subjects
• Personalised learning plans tailored to each child’s needs
• GCSE support for exam-year pupils
• School reintegration support aligned with graduated return plans
• Executive functioning coaching
• Attendance tracking and regular reporting
• Safeguarding procedures aligned with LA and national frameworks
• Flexible start dates, fast onboarding and multi-agency collaboration

Our educators specialise in supporting neurodivergent learners, using clear routines, visuals, predictable session structures and sensory-aware teaching techniques. Every learner is treated with respect, empathy and curiosity — ensuring emotional safety while building confidence, independence and academic readiness.

Referral → Plan → Short-stay placement → Reintegration & Review

We are a specialist Online Alternative Provision designed for children with SEN.

We’re here for Looked after Children and those Primary & Secondary school learners who struggle in mainstream and need a reliable, safe, flexible, online solution with a focus on engagement.

Gaia Learning is here to help you re-engage pupils who are struggling—whether that’s persistent non-attendance, risk of exclusion, or time out for medical needs.

We provide short-stay, relationship-centred support that plans for reintegration from day one, working alongside schools and families. Our focus is simple: start quickly, lift attendance during placement, return pupils to mainstream well, and check they’re still on track at 6 and 12 months. Throughout, we provide full learner reporting—clear goals, review cycles, and progress summaries—so everyone can see what’s working and what needs adjusting to make reintegration stick.

You can deploy us in two straightforward ways: an In-school AP Unit Kit (on-roll, short-stay) or LA-commissioned Outreach & Re-engagement.

We can be procured via your DPS/framework or a simple LA PO/spot purchase.