Alternative Provision in County Durham
Inspiring Confidence. Building Futures.
Oasis Alternative Provision in County Durham specialises in hospitality, catering and life skills training, helping young people gain confidence, accredited qualifications and real-world experience that prepares them for employment across the North East.
Trusted by schools, local authorities and families seeking a supportive, youth-centred alternative provision pathway.
Alternative Provision County Durham • Hospitality Training County Durham • Catering Qualifications North East.
About Oasis Alternative Provision
A fresh, engaging pathway for young people across County Durham.
Oasis Alternative Provision offers a fresh, engaging and supportive learning environment. We deliver practical, industry-relevant hospitality and catering training alongside essential life skills, preparing learners for confident and capable futures in the North East and beyond.
We work closely with schools, local authorities and families to provide a structured, youth-centred setting where every learner is known, supported and challenged. Our small group approach, industry-experienced staff and real-world training café environment ensure progress in confidence, wellbeing and employability.
Our Services
Practical pathways through hospitality, catering and life skills.
Every programme at Oasis is designed to be hands-on, supportive and directly linked to real roles within the hospitality and catering industry.
The Oasis Training Café
A realistic, safe and nurturing training café where learners experience every aspect of running a hospitality setting – from food preparation to customer service and front-of-house skills.
Accredited Training
Recognised hospitality and catering qualifications including food safety, COSHH, HACCP, barista skills, customer service and more – all tailored to alternative provision learners in County Durham.
Life Skills Development
Menu planning, budgeting, healthy eating, shopping on a budget, food hygiene and independence skills – all delivered in a supportive environment that builds confidence and resilience.
Why Choose Oasis
Supportive, structured and outcomes-focused.
Our alternative provision in County Durham is intentionally designed for young people who thrive in smaller, practical learning environments.
- Supportive, nurturing environment
- Small group sizes for personalised support
- Real-world hospitality and catering experience
- Industry-experienced and safeguarding-trained staff
- Strong focus on confidence, employability and wellbeing
Safeguarding & Welfare
Oasis Alternative Provision is committed to robust safeguarding and safer recruitment. Our policies, procedures and staff training ensure that learner wellbeing and safety sit at the heart of every decision we make.
We welcome conversations with SENDCos, Designated Safeguarding Leads and local authority professionals about how we can best support individual learners.
Qualifications Available
Clear, achievable steps towards recognised credentials.
Our accredited hospitality and catering qualifications are delivered in a way that feels accessible, supportive and relevant for alternative provision learners.
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering
- Level 2 Award in HACCP
- Level 2 Barista Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality & Catering Principles
- Entry Level to Level 1 Personal Development for Employability
Accreditation & Quality
Oasis works with recognised awarding bodies to ensure our qualifications are robust, credible and valued by employers.
Workshops & Enrichment
Non-accredited workshops that spark curiosity.
Alongside formal qualifications, Oasis delivers engaging, non-accredited workshops that help learners discover new interests and build teamwork and communication skills.
- Creative cooking sessions
- Introduction to hospitality roles
- Team-building through food preparation and service
Flexible for schools & referral partners
Workshops can be delivered as taster days, short programmes or regular placements to complement existing timetables.
Talk to us about tailoring hospitality training to the needs, goals and interests of your young people.
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Next Steps
Ready to Learn More or Make a Referral?
Whether you are a school, local authority, parent or carer, we are happy to talk through potential placements and programme options.
📞 0191 925 0886
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🌐 www.oasis-training.co.uk
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Alternative Provision County Durham • Hospitality Training County Durham • Catering Qualifications North East.