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Welcome to iCollege Alternative Provision

Welcome to iCollegeMessage from the HeadteacheriCollege is West Berkshire's dedicated provision for learners needing an alternative to the mainstream school environment.It is a successful and supportive educational provision with high aspirations for all learners, where learners from Reception to Post 16 can thrive. It is an inclusive education service that offers learners opportunities that at least equal those available in local mainstream schools and members of staff appropriate and sustained opportunities for continued professional development.Our culture and ethos is to:Engage every learner to do the very best they canInspire learners and staff alikeActively engage with our stakeholdersStrive continually to meet the needs of current and future learnersWe deliver this by:Staff, governors and stakeholders working collaborativelyProviding a broad, holistic and relevant curriculumEnsuring strong leadership at all levelsCelebrating diversityOffering teaching of the highest qualityKeeping parents, carers and valued adults engaged with our provisionWe offer:Long-term placements to support learners achieve personal and academic success in Years 9, 10 and 11Short-term pro-active places to improve mainstream engagement in Key Stages 1 to 4Suspension (fixed term exclusion) provision from day 6 for Key Stages 1 to 4Bespoke packages, including core subjects, to meet individual learner needs in Key Stages 1 to 4, and for Post 16 learners with EHCPsiCollege is a vibrant community where learners, staff and governors proud to belong.Mrs Jacquie DaviesHeadteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

5 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

82 Total

No. of Boys

56 (68.3%)

No. of Girls

26 (31.7%)



Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

19%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:10%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:10%
England:2%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 4 - Dec 18

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 24 - Nov 3

Christmas Holiday

Dec 19 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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In addition to Independence’s core curriculum, opportunities for extension and enrichment are also available in subjects such as food, driving theory, art and PE. Although homework is not compulsory it is always available and pupils are encouraged to take it home in order to develop their independent study skills and to help them make faster progress in their learning.

Photography
Outdoor Academy
Community Furniture Project
Auto skills
Football Club

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed