Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit school in Maidstone (Kent).
Location
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We are committed to inspiring achievement through inclusion and support. We work together to enable all our pupils to reach their highest level of personal achievement and to take pride with themselves. I really do feel MMAP has transformed my child's prospects. I am so proud of the progress he's made in just a few short months.
My child feels safe when attending and has been completely re-engaged with his education since attending MMAP. Staff are kind and fully committed to getting the best out of every student regardless of how challenging their behaviour maybe. Headteacher: Mrs Stacie Smith – SENCO: Mrs Pauline Blayney – General Enquiries: Mrs Angela Kent:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 135465
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 12 to 17
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2008
Governing body (13 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Philip Leyland | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Joe Sutton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2031 |
| Ms Deborah Stanley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Tina Hamer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Carolyn Howson | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2030 | |
| Mr Gary Cook | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Tanya Marie Kelvie | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Andrea Denny | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Lee Downey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dave Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Steffan Ball | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ryan Royston | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Stacie Smith | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mr John Vennart Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Samantha McMahon Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record