A tremendous loss for creativity in education. Rest in peace, Sir Ken Robinson ted.com/talks/sir_ken_…

This is an invaluable guide for parents, carers and educators I used it as a source for my curriculum work with the @LeedsregionAP

We’re gearing up for our first board meeting of the year. Packed agenda to include: a post-covid curriculum paper by Thelma Walker & planning for a LAPA inclusion conference. We are united in one mission: to improve the educational experience of the most vulnerable children.

Really excited about what we can achieve together to improve our children’s learning experience

So very proud to be part of this innovative and inspiring group of professionals #inclusion #restorative #inspiring

@LeedsregionAP Thelma Walker What a wonderful image of some truly inspiring and dedicated professionals all with one passion and vision about the lives of our most vulnerable and seldom heard children and young people. See you all next week #inclusion

Pleased that LAPA were able to support this new primary AP school in East Leeds with some furniture to get it ready for the first cohort of KS2 children. Thanks Carl Harrison

Our Chair, Lee Garner, recently visited Carr Manor Community School and their newly opened ASC resourced provision; meeting teachers & support staff who provide daily care, education, health and therapy for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition.

Message from our Chair, Lee Garner: A massive thank you to all those who are supporting vulnerable children in AP. It’s such a challenging time, but you’re all working hard to make sure children get the education they’re entitled to. You deserve this half term. #thisisAP

36 locations across Leeds where you can access free school meals during half term MR14 news.leeds.gov.uk/news/36-locati…

#ThisisAP PRUsAP

Best wishes to leaders, teachers and staff in AP; as they welcome back all children next week, alongside testing preparations. Be proud of your hard work and selfless efforts. The AP sector deserves to be held in high regard.  Happy New Year. Jo Pittard @WhiteRoseGarner

2020/21 has been a challenging time. As we prepare for next year, we’re reflecting on our work and key achievements over the previous 14 months LAPA will return in Sept 2021, with a renewed focus on improving the Quality of Education for Leeds children in Alternative Provision.

Lee Garner re-elected today to be our Chair. With LSTEN Leeds CEO Carl Harrison as new Vice Chair, LAPA will continue to improve quality & outcomes for children in Leeds AP. A huge THANK YOU to Jo Pittard for her inspirational leadership as V/Chair 20/21- big shoes to fill Carl!

Delighted our CEO is able to be involved in such a valuable association. We are always looking at how we can advance the quality of alternative education to give young people the best opportunity of success. Thank you to Jo Pittard for strong leadership throughout the pandemic.