Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre is a pupil referral unit in South Shields, South Tyneside, for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 78 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 78
- Headteacher
- Mr Dominick Gray (Service Manager)
- Opened
- 1 April 1994
- Free school meals
- 83.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- South Tyneside
- School reference (URN)
- 108666
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or South Tyneside council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
How do I get a place at Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre?
Places at Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or South Tyneside council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre?
Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA, in South Tyneside.
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