Alternative Provision Newport - About UCLA Education

About UCLA Education

Changing Educational Outcomes for Young People in Newport

UCLA Education, trading as Ultra Care Learning Academy Ltd, is Newport’s specialist alternative education provider for young people aged 11 to 16. We exist for one reason: to give learners who haven’t thrived in mainstream school a genuine second chance to succeed.

Every young person we work with has a different story: exclusion, anxiety, SEMH needs, attendance difficulties, or simply a need for something mainstream school couldn’t offer. We meet them exactly where they are, and walk with them toward where they’re capable of going.

What We Offer

Specialist Programmes Tailored to Every Learner

We offer a range of alternative provision designed to re-engage young people and support them back into education, training or employment.

Academic Support & Core Skills

Closing the gap, one lesson at a time

Vocational & Work-Ready Learning

Hands-on learning with a clear path forward

SEMH & Emotional Wellbeing

Emotional resilience built alongside every lesson

Level 3 Award

First Aid at Work​

Level 3 Award

Personal Training

Level 2 Certificate

Gym Instructing

An Approach Built Around the Learner

We offer a range of alternative provision designed to re-engage young people and support them back into education, training or employment.

Learn

Structured academic support aligned to the Curriculum for Wales, delivered in small groups so every learner gets the attention mainstream classrooms couldn't give them.

Achieve

Clear, individual learning plans with measurable outcomes, not vague promises. We track attendance, progress and engagement, and we share that data with referrers every step of the way.

Succeed

A trauma-informed, nurturing environment where young people rebuild confidence first, because no real academic progress happens until a learner feels safe and understood.

Transform

A genuine pathway forward, whether that's reintegration into mainstream school, a move to college, or continued specialist support. We plan for what comes next from day one.

Work With Us

Let's Find the Right Support Together

Talk to our team about how we can help the young people in your care. UCLA Education provides the structured, nurturing alternative provision that gets results.