LILA Alternative Provision

THE BACKGROUND
The Directors, Leanne Linacre and
Victoria Bligh, established LILA* in
2004 as an independent English
language school welcoming over
2000 international students each
year to study English.
LILA* was very
accommodating
to my 16
year old. The
course really
helped both his
English and his
confidence and
he very much
enjoyed his time
there.
- Linda
THE PURPOSE
LILA* provides bespoke alternative
provision from its inspiring school
in Liverpool city centre, meeting
a growing need for high quality
alternative provision with an
English as an Additional Language
(EAL) specialism in the Liverpool
city region.
We work with an experienced
practitioner to instill a restorative
practice philosophy throughout
the school where our primary
motivators are those of
cooperation, collaboration,
taking responsibility and being
accountable. We
believe that a school
environment built on
a restorative practice
ethos allows pupils
and staff alike to feel
valued, listened to and
engaged.
It is our vision that
all of our pupils ‘love
to learn’ regardless
of background or
previous experiences in
education settings.
LILA* is accredited by the British
Council, AQA and Cambridge
English Assessment to deliver
a wide range of courses. LILA*
has won several awards for
quality and customer service
and the Directors were awarded
Merseyside Women of the Year
2013 in the education category for
their contribution to education in
the city.
The team at LILA* has been
delivering support for pupils with
English as an Additional Language
and training for teachers and TAs
in schools across Sefton for 15
years. Originally contracted by
Sefton Complimentary Education
the provision has since evolved
and support and training is
funded directly by schools.
Victoria
Leanne