Funding and Personalised placements

Belong. Grow. Achieve.

Every Child Deserves the Right Support

Finding the right educational placement should feel reassuring, not overwhelming. ARC Digital School works alongside families, schools and local authorities to create personalised placements that help every pupil thrive.

ARC Digital School working collaboratively to plan a personalised placement
Our first step is always to listen

We Understand

Every family and professional comes to us with a different story. Whatever has brought you here, we will take time to understand the pupil’s circumstances before discussing the most appropriate next steps.

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It Can Feel Overwhelming

We make the process clearer, calmer and easier to understand.

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Every Situation Is Different

Every placement begins with listening to the people who know the pupil best.

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You Do Not Need Every Answer

We will explain the available options and help identify a suitable pathway.

You Are Not on Your Own

Our team will work collaboratively with you throughout the placement journey.

We will always take time to listen before recommending a pathway.
Working together around the pupil

Who We Work With

We welcome enquiries from families and professionals seeking a flexible, specialist and personalised education placement.

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Parents & Carers

Helping families understand the available options and explore whether ARC may be the right fit.

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Schools

Providing flexible education, alternative provision and support for pupils needing a different pathway.

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Local Authorities & Professionals

Supporting commissioned placements with personalised planning, communication and regular progress review.

A clear and supportive process

Your Placement Journey

We keep the process straightforward and ensure everyone understands what will happen next.

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Talk to Us

Begin with an informal conversation.

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Understand Needs

Explore strengths, needs and aspirations.

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Identify a Pathway

Discuss the curriculum and support required.

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Agree the Placement

Confirm provision, funding and arrangements.

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Learning Begins

Start with a calm and carefully planned introduction.

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Review Together

Share progress and agree future next steps.

Provision built around identified needs

Flexible Placement Options

The precise placement is agreed according to the pupil’s needs, intended outcomes and appropriate level of educational support.

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Full-Time Education

A complete personalised online education programme with structured learning and ongoing review.

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Alternative Provision

Flexible education for pupils who are unable to access their existing placement successfully.

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Medical Needs Education

Continuity of education for pupils whose health needs affect their ability to attend school.

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Reintegration Support

Carefully planned learning that can support a pupil’s gradual return to another education setting.

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EHCP Placements

Personalised provision planned around identified needs and agreed Education, Health and Care Plan outcomes.

Bespoke Packages

Individual programmes created around agreed learning hours, curriculum priorities and specialist support.

Confidential and individually agreed

How Placements Are Funded

ARC Digital School does not publish a standard price list because every placement is designed around the individual pupil and the agreed level of provision.

Costs may reflect curriculum requirements, learning hours, specialist support, reporting arrangements and review expectations.

A clear proposal is provided following discussion with the family, school or commissioning professional.

What you can expect from us

The ARC Promise

Our commitment is to make every conversation respectful, transparent and centred on the pupil.

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We Listen First

Understanding comes before recommendations.

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We Personalise

Every placement reflects individual needs and goals.

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We Work Together

Families and professionals remain important partners.

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We Communicate

Information and progress are shared clearly and regularly.

We Celebrate Progress

Every meaningful achievement deserves recognition.

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We Put the Pupil First

The pupil remains at the centre of every decision.

Specialist, accountable and collaborative

Why Professionals Choose ARC

Commissioners and partner organisations can expect a clear, professional approach with provision focused on meaningful outcomes for the pupil.

  • Specialist SEND experience
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Personalised learning plans
  • Flexible online provision
  • Regular progress reporting
  • Strong partnership working
Common questions

Funding & Placement Questions

Who can make a referral?

Enquiries may come from families, schools, local authorities, social workers, Virtual Schools and registered care providers.

Does a pupil need an EHCP?

Not necessarily. The appropriate route depends on the pupil’s circumstances, needs and proposed funding arrangement.

Can a pupil join during the school year?

Yes. Start dates are discussed individually and depend on the information available and the arrangements that need to be made.

Can placements be part-time?

Placements may be full-time or form part of a broader, personalised education package where appropriate.

How is progress shared?

Reporting and review arrangements are agreed as part of the placement and may include written reports and professional review meetings.

Can pupils work towards qualifications?

Appropriate qualification pathways are discussed according to the pupil’s age, starting points, needs and future aspirations.

Every Great Placement Starts with a Conversation

Whether you are a parent, school, social worker, Virtual School or local authority professional, we would be pleased to discuss the pupil’s needs and possible next steps.

Arrange a Conversation