Children's Support Service is a pupil referral unit in Wickford, Essex, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 102 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 102 (places for 198)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Steadman (Head Teacher)
- Opened
- 1 January 2010
- Free school meals
- 46.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Essex
- School reference (URN)
- 136035
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 Essex 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, November 2016; school remains Good (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
Alderney Gardens, Wickford, SS11 7JZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Harris Academy Wickford Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 1.1 miles
- Castledon School Special school · Ages 5–19 1.3 miles
- Ramsden Hall Academy Special school · Ages 10–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.1 miles
By need in Essex: Autism (18) · Severe learning (13) · Moderate learning (10) · Hearing (10) · Speech and language (9) · PMLD (8) · SEMH (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Children's Support Service
How do I get a place at Children's Support Service?
Places at Children's Support Service are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Essex council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Children's Support Service take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Children's Support Service’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 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 Children's Support Service?
Alderney Gardens, Wickford, SS11 7JZ, in Essex.
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