Poles APart AP – Alternative Education with Heart

At Poles APart AP, we believe every young person deserves the chance to reset, reflect, and re-engage with learning. Supporting students aged 4–18 across Devon and Cornwall, we provide a fresh start through personalised education, genuine care, and meaningful opportunity. Our dedicated team is passionate about transforming lives, helping students build confidence, independence, and brighter futures. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that combines core subjects and Functional Skills with creative, therapeutic, and vocational learning. From construction, catering, beauty, and art to music, outdoor learning, and therapy, our programmes are designed to inspire engagement and empower every learner to reach their potential.
Reintegration lies at the heart of our approach. Our specialist team provides therapeutic support, targeted interventions, and practical work placements, helping students overcome barriers, re-establish trust in education, and take confident steps towards employment, training, or further study. As a registered exam centre with Open Awards, we enable learners to gain nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English, alongside a range of vocational awards that build confidence and open doors for the future.
With established centres in Plymouth, Exeter, Tiverton, and Bodmin, and proud to hold Trauma Informed Status, we provide safe, nurturing, and inclusive environments where young people can rediscover their strengths, aspirations, and self-belief. At Poles APart AP, we don’t just teach, we change futures.