The majority of the pupils are of high school age and are children with additional needs (SEN Code of Practice) when they are referred.

Very often pupils have damaged or low self-esteem and many are not working at an age-appropriate level. This may be because of underlying behavioural, social and emotional problems, SEN or for medical reasons. Pupils, in the main, have not had a successful experience in school.

Pupils with Statements of Special Educational Need or more recently Education Health and Care Plans may be placed with EAP as an interim measure until a more suitable long term provision is found.