Children's Support Service
URN: 136035 • Wickford SS11 7JZ
Overview
- Name
- Children's Support Service
- URN
- 136035
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Steadman (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01268552482
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Alderney Gardens, Wickford SS11 7JZ
Summary
Children's Support Service, located in Wickford, Essex, is a pupil referral unit dedicated to supporting young people who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education or are at risk of exclusion. With a current enrolment of 91 students and a capacity of 198, the school operates under a trauma-informed approach, recognising each student as an individual and focusing on their emotional wellbeing. The service aims to reintegrate students into mainstream or specialist provisions, as well as support their transition to post-16 education or apprenticeships.
The curriculum at Children's Support Service is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a broad and ambitious educational experience. From Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4, the curriculum aligns with national standards while also providing bespoke emotional and behavioural support. Students in Years 10 and 11 can achieve up to seven Level 2 qualifications, ensuring a comprehensive educational pathway.
The school's ethos is built on values of respect, resilience, and aspiration, fostering a supportive community where positive relationships are paramount. By focusing on individual strengths and needs, Children's Support Service aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages students to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Children's Support Service is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a broad and ambitious educational experience. From Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4, the curriculum aligns with national standards while also providing bespoke emotional and behavioural support. Students in Years 10 and 11 can achieve up to seven Level 2 qualifications, ensuring a comprehensive educational pathway.
The school's ethos is built on values of respect, resilience, and aspiration, fostering a supportive community where positive relationships are paramount. By focusing on individual strengths and needs, Children's Support Service aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages students to thrive both academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Castledon School (60.2)
- Castledon School (55.8)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 91 | 72 | 19 | 198 | 40.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 92 | 76 | 16 | 198 | 32.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 49 | 21 | 198 | 38.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 49 | 21 | 198 | 38.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 81 | 59 | 22 | 198 | 35.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 76 | 24 | 198 | 32.00 |
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