FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

Support from a setting that understands your child

Regardless of your child's placement method, whether direct to our school, or on an alternate provision placement, your child receives the same high quality support and care.

"Leaders have a clear and accurate understanding of the quality of education at the school. They make astute decisions about key aspects of school improvement. For example, they have established a coherent and appropriately ambitious curriculum that enables pupils to acquire the knowledge they need in preparation for their next steps in education." - Ofsted 2026

What we offer

A calm, structured environment where children feel valued

Our sites are designed to give pupils a fresh start. With small group sizes, consistent routines and supportive staff, we create a space where children can settle, rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning at their own pace.

Your child will benefit from:

Small, supportive groups with experienced mentors

Clear routines that help reduce anxiety and create emotional stability

Personalised support focused on behaviour, wellbeing and social skills

Curriculum-based learning, tailored to each pupil’s needs

A safe, respectful environment where staff know every child well

At Chances Mentoring, we are a specialist school who also deliver Alternative Provision for children who need a different approach to education. We provide a calm, structured environment where pupils feel safe, understood and supported to rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning.

Family partnership

We work closely with you every step of the way

Parents know their children better than anyone. We make sure your voice is part of your child’s journey. Our team will keep you informed, involve you in planning and work with you to ensure consistent progress at home and in school.

We use Arbor, with this as a parent you get your own app acccess where you can check the progress of your child when ever you like.

Regular updates on your child’s behaviour and engagement.

These can be via phone, Arbour app, parents evening, parental stay and learn and much more.

Clear communication about any concerns, progress or improvements

Opportunities to discuss your child’s progress and next steps

Collaborative work with mainstream schools and partner professionals

Safeguarding First

Your child’s safety is always our top priority

Your child’s safety and wellbeing are central to everything we do. As a school, we follow clear safeguarding procedures and ensure all staff receive regular training to recognise and respond to concerns.

View our policies

Daily experience

What a day looks like

Every day at Chances Mentoring is carefully structured to create consistency, safety and positive routines.

A calm arrival and welcome from familiar staff

Small group lessons tailored to your child’s needs

Clear routines that reduce anxiety and uncertainty

Support with behaviour, emotions and self-regulation

Supervised breaks in a safe, structured environment

Positive activities that build confidence and social skills

How it works

Placement, communication and what happens next

Most placements at Chances Mentoring are arranged through a child’s mainstream school or local authority. If your child has been referred to us, our team will contact you to explain the process, answer questions and discuss what support will be in place.

You can expect:

A clear outline of the support we’ll provide

Times, sessions and routines explained in advance

Information about transport (where applicable)

Guidance on what your child will need each day

Our team is here to support both you and your child from the moment the referral is made.