Teaching That Reconnects Young People Back to Themselves
We work with Schools, Local Authorities, Fostering Agencies, and Families to help young people reconnect with learning. Through trauma-informed, live online teaching, we create safe, consistent spaces where students rebuild trust, grow in confidence, and make real progress at a pace that works for them.
We Teach the Students Who Need Something a Little Different
Apricot Learning delivers high-quality online education for young people who cannot attend school because of medical reasons, mental health, or social challenges. Every lesson is taught live by qualified, specialist teachers who know how to combine structure with understanding.
Our aim is simple: to help each student re-engage with learning in a way that feels safe, achievable, and sustainable, while giving professionals and families the clarity and confidence that progress is happening every step of the way.
Every Plan is Personalised
We process referrals quickly, typically within 48 hours, so that young people can begin learning again without delay. Each student is introduced to a calm online space where they can learn at their own pace, supported by teachers who listen first and adapt lessons to young people's energy, interests, and goals.
We partner with schools, fostering agencies, and local authorities across the UK to ensure young people can access education that's consistent, compassionate, and effective wherever they are. Our online provision reaches students nationwide, offering the flexibility and expertise needed to overcome barriers to learning.
Our lessons follow the national curriculum, and are shaped around the individual. Even our group lessons are customised to support the diverse individual needs of our students. A love of sport can become a Maths project; a curiosity about games can inspire creative writing. What matters most is reconnecting students to the process of learning and helping them build confidence lesson by lesson.
We're proud to support work commissioned by:
The Apricot Approach:
QTS-qualified subject specialists
Trauma-informed and relationship-led teaching
Live online delivery, no webcams required
Curriculum routes from Functional Skills to GCSEs and A-levels
Clear, accessible reporting for young people, schools, Local Authorities, Virtual Schools, fostering agencies, social care teams, and families
Partnership at Every Step
We work closely with Schools, Local Authorities, Fostering Agencies, and Families to build support around every learner.
For Local Authorities and Schools:
Apricot Learning provides the evidence, communication, and accountability needed for effective Section 19 and Alternative Provision (AP). You'll have access to real-time attendance, engagement data, and progress reports written in plain language. Our teaching teams stay in regular contact to ensure students remain supported and outcomes stay visible.
For Parents and Guardians:
We know how hard it can be to see your child lose faith in learning. Our teachers create calm, structured online lessons that start from a place that feels possible for your child, helping them rebuild routine, confidence, and curiosity at their own pace.
For Fostering Agencies and Carers:
We understand the pressures that come with supporting a care-experienced child. Apricot Learning provides consistent, trauma-informed teaching that helps looked-after children regain stability and confidence. Our lessons fit around placements and care plans, ensuring education stays uninterrupted through change.
Real Teaching. Real Progress. Real Evidence.
Our outcomes speak for themselves, because every small step is tracked, celebrated, and shared.
The Proof is in the Pudding:
Students begin re-engaging quickly, with lessons starting in as little as 48 hours after induction
100% of commissioners rate safeguarding as "robust and reliable"
Families report calmer home routines and renewed confidence
Functional Skills students progress to GCSEs and A-levels
Reintegration support helps students transition back into mainstream education, a specialist provision, or further education
“When Laurie joined Apricot Learning, she hadn't attended any form of lesson for over a year. Within two weeks, she was joining every session; getting involved, answering questions, and rebuilding confidence she'd lost long ago.”
— Parent Testimonial
We Bring Learning Back to Life.
Whether you're a local authority commissioning provision, a school looking for reliable support, or a parent searching for a safe route back to education, Apricot Learning is here to help every young person remember that they can learn.