SEND, EOTAS & Reintegration Support

The Coach House: a calm, therapeutic hub in New Mills, Derbyshire.

Commissioned wellbeing and reintegration support for children and young people

Take Part Wellbeing CIC provides education-enabling wellbeing, emotional regulation and reintegration support for children and young people who are struggling to access education due to anxiety, distress, trauma, neurodivergence-related needs, or complex circumstances.

Our work is therapeutic and relational. We focus on stabilising the child, rebuilding trust and supporting re-engagement with learning — in partnership with families, schools and professionals.

Take Part does not operate as a school or alternative provision setting and does not provide full-time education. We support access to education and reintegration alongside statutory education provision secured by schools and/or the Local Authority.

 

A typical 12-week stabilisation and reintegration phase

Our work is often structured as a 6–12 week intervention (flexed by need) and can follow a clear 12-week arc:

Weeks 1–2: Listening and shared understanding
Establish safety, reduce pressure, agree communication and an initial support plan.

Weeks 3–6: Stabilisation and regulation
Low-demand, relational support to reduce distress and rebuild trust.

Weeks 7–10: Planning and reintegration pathway
Agree realistic next steps, adjustments and shared ownership with school/LA/family.

Weeks 11–12: Reintegration support and review
Support early steps, adapt quickly and agree step-down / next phase.

The Coach House: a calm, therapeutic hub in New Mills, Derbyshire

Our commissioned work can be delivered in schools, in the community, or from our dedicated therapeutic base:

The Coach House
Hyde Bank Road, New Mills, High Peak
A newly refurbished, calm and supportive environment designed to help children and families feel safe, regulated and ready to engage.

The Coach House includes:
✔ A creative / craft room for structured, hands-on work
✔ A sensory room for regulation and grounding
✔ A parent emotional coaching room for parent/carer sessions
✔ A gaming & digital music room to support connection, confidence and engagement

The Coach House - Emotional Coaching Space

Who this support is for

Our commissioned support is most effective for children and young people who may:

  • be experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) or persistent non-attendance

  • feel overwhelmed by school demands, anxiety, distress or emotional dysregulation

  • be neurodivergent (e.g., autism / ADHD /PDA) and need a flexible, relational approach

  • be at risk of escalation (repeated crises, breakdown in home–school relationships, exclusion pathways)

  • need a carefully paced plan to return to education following a period of instability

What we deliver

Commissioners and schools can commission Take Part for time-limited, outcomes-focused support such as:

Stabilisation and emotional regulation

✔ Relational 1:1 support (child-centred, trauma-informed)
✔ Practical strategies for regulation, confidence and daily functioning
✔ Consistent routines and low-demand re-engagement plans

Reintegration planning and paced re-engagement

✔ Phased reintegration plans that the child can tolerate
✔ Practical adjustments and communication plans to reduce conflict and relapse
✔ Support with transitions and key pressure points

Family–school bridging and coordination

✔ Strengthening relationships between home and school
✔ Clear review points and next steps
✔ Joined-up working with SENDCos, DSLs, inclusion teams and Early Help where appropriate

Parent / carer emotional coaching (where appropriate)

✔ Parent sessions focused on co-regulation, boundaries and emotional support
✔ Practical home strategies that complement the education plan
✔ Reducing overwhelm and improving consistency across settings

Animal-assisted practice note (safeguarding)

Oscar’s involvement is optional, planned and risk-assessed. We use animal-assisted support only where it is appropriate for the child or young person and where it supports their emotional safety and engagement.

We:

  • always consider consent, comfort and cultural needs
  • screen for allergies, fears/phobias, sensory sensitivities and any relevant medical considerations
  • agree involvement with parents/carers and professionals where required
  • ensure Oscar is supervised by staff at all times and never left alone with a child
  • follow clear hygiene and infection control routines
  • maintain professional boundaries (no expectation of contact; children can choose distance and time)
  • record and review any animal-assisted involvement as part of the child’s support plan

Oscar is included to provide a calm, regulating presence, not as a substitute for therapeutic intervention, and sessions can be delivered with or without him depending on need.

Meet Oscar - Oscar is our resident wellbeing dog at The Coach House. His calm, reassuring presence helps children feel safe, regulated and ready to engage — especially during moments of anxiety or overwhelm. For many young people, Oscar makes the space feel welcoming before words are even needed.

How we can be commissioned (SEND / EOTAS)

Take Part may be commissioned by:
✔ Schools (reintegration support, stabilisation, targeted SEMH / family work)
✔ Local Authorities (as part of bespoke SEND support or EOTAS packages)

Where EOTAS is in place, Take Part can be commissioned as a wellbeing and reintegration element within a wider package — alongside education provision secured by the Local Authority.

We are clear and consistent about scope:

  • we support access to education

  • we do not replace statutory education provision

  • we do not deliver full-time education

  • we do not operate as a school or alternative provision setting

Safeguarding, governance and professional standards

Take Part Wellbeing CIC works to robust safeguarding expectations. We provide:
✔ safer recruitment and DBS processes
✔ safeguarding policy and safeguarding lead
✔ risk assessment and escalation procedures
✔ professional boundaries, supervision and reflective practice

We work in partnership with families, schools and professionals to support sustainable change.

“We take safeguarding and professional standards seriously. Our work is underpinned by safer recruitment, robust safeguarding procedures, clear escalation routes and reflective supervision — so children, families and partners can have confidence in the support we provide.”

Louise Coker, CEO, Take Part Wellbeing CIC

Enquiries and commissioning discussions

To discuss a referral, block commissioning, or a bespoke package:

📧 louise@wearetakepart.com
Take Part Wellbeing CIC — New Mills, Derbyshire