“Positive Futures” - Vocational, Personal Development and CIAG - PET-Xi Coventry AP - Coventry Alternative Provision 24/25
Training Provider
PET-Xi Coventry AP
Now in its 30th year, PET-Xi is a high-energy training specialist whose multi-award winning teams work tirelessly to make a difference to people’s lives. Our vision is to help individuals break barriers and seize opportunities
We have been honoured to have worked with over 450,000 people across the whole spectrum of academic ability, behaviour and confidence and every single one is as precious and important to us as the first. We’ve developed and fine-tuned the approach that is our magic and sets us apart – Xplosive Inspiration.
Starting with CIAG and "Finding My Why" this individually bespoke programme includes Augmented Reality work experience, confidence building, resilience sessions, self advocacy training & SEMH carried out by wellbeing neurodiversity specialist and academic subject specialists for Maths and English (as required by individual) one to one bespoke provision using our tried and tested methods used around the country.
All SEN requirements catered for by specialist onsite team and having proactive approach to building resilience, self-advocacy, self-growth & SEMH, self-awareness and self-esteem building, utilising an array of personal development tools and resources.
Our Positive Futures bespoke programme (plus a celebration event) is designed for year 11 learners, focusing on personal development, confidence building, and preparation for future opportunities like apprenticeships or work. This course incorporates pathways into a pre-apprenticeship programme, apprenticeship or college pathway as required. including work experience and workplace tasters.
Firmly rooted in SEMH and wellbeing, it includes building a local support "careers" network, expert-led wellbeing sessions and links and pathways to additional funded support including mental health, anger management, sports programmes, music provision, gaming in partnership with Warwick University E-Sports, theatre, dance and other interest areas as required by the individual.
Each unit combines interactive workshops and hands-on activities with all SEN requirements catered for by our specialist onsite team. Key themes include:
• Self-Growth & SEMH: Growth mindset, mental health awareness, and coping strategies.
• Enterprise & Careers: Business skills, CV writing, mock interviews, and pathways to employment with our partners including Severn Trent.
• Confidence & Skills: Public speaking, creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
• Made For You: Using our extensive links within local sports clubs, performing arts providers, hospitality and more, we look past the programme to support what the future holds for our learners.
• Personal Development: Financial literacy, personal branding, and creating support networks.
• Maths/English Support: Our in-house curriculum team will deliver Maths and/or English, as required by the individual, using specialist skills gap analysis and SEMH based Maths and English activities we have used, successfully, for 30 years.
Delivered from our Coventry training centre, with transport provided to and from Coventry City centre, students have the opportunity to explore working life, interact with like-minded people and discover pathways to their passion within our self contained learning suite.
Healthy breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks included and mental health support on site. All staff in office DBS checked and safeguarding trained. All courses include localised PREVENT and Safeguarding.
This programme has the individual learner at the centre and is built around them concluding with a showcase of achievements and a celebration of progress, leaving learners empowered and ready for their next steps.
