Targeted Provision
Joshua Buchanan is an experienced professional in the fields of recruitment, education, and performance arts. Currently serving as the Head of Recruitment and Account Manager at Targeted Provision since October 2019, Joshua specializes in business development, recruitment, and managing relationships with local authorities to assist vulnerable young people. Joshua is also actively involved as a Fire Minstrel at the Glastonbury Festival, where the role combines decoration, puppetry, and live music to create an engaging atmosphere. Previously, Joshua founded and served as a senior tutor at Max-Well Tuition from January 2014 to August 2022, focusing on Philosophy education. Additional roles include teaching English as a second language and working in fundraising at the University of Nottingham. Joshua holds a Master of Philosophy in Philosophy of Religion from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Nottingham.
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Targeted Provision
We provide bespoke tuition and mentoring programmes to young people with Additional Educational Needs. Many of our cohort have EHCPs or are Looked After. Our in-house team of SEND Specialists, including a SENDCo, Designated Mental Health Lead, Exams Officer and Safeguarding Team, oversee all provision. We work closely with colleagues at Local Authority SEND and Inclusion teams, Virtual Schools, and schools to devise packages of support to help vulnerable young people meet their educational and social/ emotional outcomes. Our tutors are qualified, SEND and trauma-informed professionals. They prioritise building positive, trusting relationships with their young people to help them reach their potential. We offer targeted tuition in EAL, Life Skills, Metacognition and Functional Skills. We are a Functional Skills exam centre. We are a part time, interim provider. Our goal for all young people is that they are able to engage in suitable full time education with our support.