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Alternative

Welcome to PiXL Alternative

Supporting schools in Alternative Provisions (APs) across all Key Stages

We believe in life chances and outcomes for all students. Our most vulnerable students need our very best and in Alternative Provision we see many students thrive where previously they have not always been able to. We work alongside virtual schools and APs, as well as with leaders who have set up 'schools within schools' for students who need something different in order to thrive.

We meet at National Conferences and virtually across the year to discuss the big issues that we are facing in the alternative sector. This is alternative, so we do things a little differently. We tackle the topics that we know you want to hear about and provide opportunities for us to learn from each other throughout the year.

We know that alternative settings face similar but also very different challenges. Your PiXL membership includes Primary National Conferences and resources, as well as Secondary, so that you have access to materials that can be used across the age range according to the stage of development a child is at. We also offer a significantly reduced fee because we know that your provisions are often small.

As part of your membership, you have access to:

  • Primary-aged resources, including reading, maths, GPS, handwriting packages, oracy and communication, and a range of therapy resources to help students overcome the gaps.
     
  • Secondary-aged resources, including reading, English, maths and science, teaching and learning, motivation and resilience, and a range of resources on wellbeing.
     
  • Access to Primary and Secondary National Conferences – 6 across the year in total. There are specific Time to Think breakout sessions for Alternative members at every Secondary National Conference.
     
  • PiXL Alternative networks across the year.
     
  • PiXL Build Up – 20 modules of work for students who are working towards a Grade 4, but may be finding it a challenge. These narrated PowerPoints, workbooks and knowledge mats enable students to study a blend of English, maths and science in the real world, alongside material on careers, character and wellbeing. Each module comes with a certificate of completion.
     
  • The PiXL Maths App, which adapts to the needs of the student and targets areas of weakness.
2025-26 MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION OVERVIEW

The best way to experience what being part of PiXL is like is to attend our next National Conference as a guest. Email membership@pixl.org.uk to arrange your attendance at the next one as a guest school. 

 

Find out a little more about our leadership offer by visiting the pages below:

 

Membership subscription fees

Membership subscription fees cover the academic year from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

All prices stated do not include VAT. Please contact membership@pixl.org.uk for the current in-year subscription fees.

PiXL Alternative 2025-26 Subscription 
£1,820 

 

 

Interested in joining us?

Email our membership team via our Contact Form. 

We’ll invite you to access our next event as a guest to gain better insight into what PiXL is like and how becoming a member could benefit your Alternative Provision.

For any other questions, contact us on our Contact Form or call 07799 892120.

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