Every Pupil Deserves a Place to Learn
Flexible, personalised online learning with real people, meaningful relationships and the specialist support every young person needs to move forward.
Every Learner Deserves a Place to Belong
We combine structured online education with specialist SEND support, trauma-informed practice and meaningful relationships. Young people are supported to rebuild confidence, enjoy learning and achieve outcomes that matter.
Relationships First
Learners feel safe, understood and supported by adults who take time to know them.
Personalised Learning
Timetables, curriculum and support are designed around individual needs, strengths and goals.
Progress That Matters
We celebrate qualifications, wellbeing, growing confidence and preparation for adulthood.
Who We Support
ARC Digital School supports young people aged 11–18 whose needs, circumstances or previous experiences mean that a conventional school pathway may not currently be working.
Young People with SEND
Flexible learning adapted around individual needs.
Learners with EHCPs
Provision aligned with identified needs and agreed outcomes.
School Anxiety and EBSA
A manageable pathway back into meaningful learning.
Children in Care
Consistent education delivered around individual circumstances.
Disrupted Education
Support to rebuild routine, confidence and engagement.
Medical Needs
Education that can adapt around health and treatment.
Personalised Packages
Individual pathways commissioned around agreed outcomes.
Rebuilding Confidence
Small steps towards achievement, wellbeing and independence.
Our Approach
Learners make the greatest progress when they feel safe, respected and understood. Our approach combines ambition with flexibility and emotional wellbeing.
- Trauma-informed and SEND-aware practice
- Flexible timetables and manageable expectations
- Therapeutic relationships and wellbeing support
- Clear routines and consistent lesson structures
- Close partnership with families and professionals
Learning Pathways
Learners follow a suitable pathway designed around their age, starting points, interests, goals and planned outcomes.
Key Stage 3
Years 7, 8 and 9 follow the same carefully structured curriculum, with activities differentiated through Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum challenge.
- English, Maths and Science
- Humanities, PSHE and wellbeing
- Instantly marked quizzes
- Teacher-marked assignments and feedback
Key Stage 4 & 5
Years 10, 11 and 12 follow personalised programmes focused on qualifications, independence, employability and preparation for adulthood.
- English and Maths Functional Skills
- Employability and personal development
- Animal care and independent living
- Transition planning and progression
Why Families and Professionals Choose ARC
Technology allows us to deliver education flexibly, but it is our understanding of young people, therapeutic practice and relationship-led support that shape the ARC experience.
- Specialist experience supporting complex needs
- Personalised education packages
- Regular progress reporting and review
- Collaboration with families and professional teams
- A calm, ambitious and nurturing culture
Meet Bella
Bella reflects the warmth, humour and animal-assisted ethos that make ARC different. Animals can help young people feel calm, build trust and reconnect positively with learning.
Every Journey Starts with a Conversation
Whether you are a parent, school, social worker, Virtual School, registered care provider or SEND professional, we would be pleased to discuss how ARC Digital School could support a young person.
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