Mark Vickers, CEO of Olive Academies and chair of the National MAT CEO network for alternative provision and special educational needs and disabilities, was invited to speak on Ofsted Talks, the Ofsted podcast, on Alternative Provision, along with Grace, a student from Olive AP Academy - Cambridge.
The podcast episode provides a really useful insight into AP provision, Ofsted's framework around assessing AP, and just how important the role of AP is in the wider education offer.
The podcast also highlights the importance of ensuring Ofsted inspectors understand the role of AP, and how the AP and SEND improvement plan will continue to be delivered.
We're also especially proud of Grace, an Olive Academies student, who spoke with confidence and clarity on just what a big impact attending Olive AP Academy - Cambridge has made to her, and her ambitions for the future.