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The Greenwell Academy

Harlow
The Greenwell Academy will provide a residential special school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, aged 7 to 16, in Harlow. The school has opened on a temporary site, with the permanent site due to open in 2025.

The Hawthorns School

Chelmsford
The Hawthorns is a special school for children with autism, aged 7-16, in the centre of Chelmsford.

The Pioneer School

Basildon
The Pioneer is a special school for children with severe learning difficulties, aged 3-19, in Basildon.

The Prince's Trust

Nationwide
A youth charity which helps disadvantaged 16 to 30 year olds into employment, education, training or volunteering. They offer different programmes for young people in Essex.

Thriftwood School & College

Chelmsford
Thriftwood School and College is a special school for children with moderate learning difficulties, aged 7-19, in Chelmsford.

USP College Foundation Courses

Multiple locations
They offer a number of foundation courses to support young people with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Wells Park School

Uttlesford
Wells Park School is a residential special school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, aged 5-11, in Chigwell.

Wilderness Foundation UK

Multiple locations
A charity providing outdoor nature based education and therapy programmes to young people and adults and those with SEND, learning difficulties and who may be vulnerable.