OSMIS Alternative Provision

OSMIS is an Alternative Provision based in Sheffield offering schools a unique 1:1 mentoring opportunity for young people. Alongside our individual mentoring we offer complementary services including small group work and respite support for care partners. OSMIS provides meaningful, bespoke activities specifically designed with the young person improving self-esteem and learning attitudes which, in turn, has a healthy impact on their future aspirations. In its four years of business OSMIS has engaged 147 of the most vulnerable Y1 – Y11 pupils in Sheffield and further afield using a bespoke, alternative pastoral programme. We work hard with school to establish an open and continuous dialogue, reporting progress, seeking advice and establishing the how and when reintegration maybe possible, if at all. Dialogue then begins about how the future might look for an individual. After a minimum of twelve-weeks’ intervention, OSMIS aims to support each young person through a carefully structured, phased reintegration to school or the most appropriate setting. This will only be actioned when both the mentor and mentee feel confident this can be done and in consultation with school or referring agencies.