Orchard Therapeutic Farm - Alternative Provision
Specialist Consultancy for Schools & Alternative Provisions
Strategic Support, Mentoring and Therapeutic Education Consultancy
Orchard Therapeutic Training provides specialist consultancy support for schools, Alternative Provisions and educational organisations looking to strengthen inclusive practice, therapeutic approaches and learner engagement within increasingly complex educational environments.
Led by Ludivine Partmentier & Emily Mayne and shaped through years of hands-on experience within therapeutic education and Alternative Provision, our consultancy work supports organisations nationally through practical guidance, mentoring and strategic development.
We understand that many schools and Alternative Provisions are navigating rising levels of SEND, SEMH, EBSA, emotionally-based barriers to learning and increasing pressure around inclusion, attendance and engagement. Our consultancy is designed to provide grounded, realistic and professionally informed support that reflects the realities educational settings now face on a daily basis.
Rather than offering purely theoretical advice, our work is rooted in lived experience of building and delivering therapeutic provision within real educational environments.
Areas of Consultancy Support
We offer bespoke consultancy and mentoring support across areas including:
• Setting up Alternative Provision environments
• Developing therapeutic and relational practice
• SEND-informed approaches across education
• Inclusion strategy and implementation
• Engagement and behaviour support approaches
• Building emotionally-aware learning environments
• Staff mentoring and leadership support
• Alternative curriculum and vocational provision development
• Learner wellbeing and regulation approaches
• Provision reviews and reflective support
• Support around culture, ethos and relational practice
• Guidance for schools developing specialist or nurture-based provision
Mentoring & Leadership Support
Alongside strategic consultancy, Ludivine also provides mentoring and coaching support for:
• School leaders
• SENCOs
• Inclusion teams
• AP leaders
• Pastoral teams
• Staff transitioning into therapeutic or specialist roles
This support helps professionals reflect on challenges, strengthen confidence and develop practical approaches that are sustainable within real educational settings.
What makes Orchard Therapeutic Training different is that our consultancy is shaped through direct experience of therapeutic education, Alternative Provision and relational practice within working educational environments.
Our approach is collaborative, supportive and solution-focused, recognising that every school, AP and learner community is different.
We believe meaningful change happens through relationships, reflection and practical strategies that genuinely work within day-to-day educational life.
We work with schools, Alternative Provisions and organisations across the UK.
Enquire About Consultancy Support
Whether you are developing a new provision, strengthening inclusive practice or looking for experienced therapeutic education guidance, we would be happy to discuss how Orchard Therapeutic Training can support your organisation.