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Introducing The Loft: A New Alternative Provision in Banbury

20 September 2026

EMBS is continuing to develop its provision in Banbury with The Loft, a learning environment designed to support young people aged 14-17 who may benefit from a more personalised approach to education.

The Loft provides opportunities for young people who may have found mainstream education challenging, including learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and those who need additional support to re-engage with learning.

The Loft Provision

The provision brings together Key Skills, wellbeing and creative and practical learning within a supportive environment.

Learners can develop their English and Maths alongside wider skills through activities such as art, cooking and other practical approaches to learning.

Wellbeing is also an important part of the provision, helping young people develop confidence, emotional awareness, independence and strategies that can support them both inside and outside education.

Our aim is to create an environment where young people can feel understood, recognise their strengths and begin building a positive pathway towards their future.
More news and stories from The Loft will be coming soon.

More news and stories from The Loft will be coming soon.

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