The right support for the right young person.
Eden House provides personalised alternative provision for young people who may be experiencing barriers to education. We work with schools, families and professionals to understand each young person's circumstances and explore whether our provision is appropriate.
Discuss a Young Person's Suitability →
Supporting young people through key stages of education.
Eden House supports young people across the secondary age range, with individual circumstances considered as part of every referral.
Young People
Our core provision is designed for young people aged 11 to 16 years.
Year Groups
We work across Years 6 to 11, with Year 6 considered where appropriate to the individual young person's needs.
Every referral is considered individually. Age and year group are one part of understanding whether Eden House may be an appropriate provision.
Understanding the barriers behind disengagement.
Young people may arrive at alternative provision for different reasons. Eden House considers the individual circumstances behind educational barriers rather than relying on a single label or diagnosis.
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Young people who may need additional support with emotional wellbeing, relationships, confidence or managing the demands of education.
Behavioural Difficulties
Young people whose behaviour may be affecting their learning, relationships or ability to remain successfully engaged in school.
Emotional Regulation
Young people who may need support to recognise, communicate and manage strong emotions in a safe and constructive way.
EBSA & School Avoidance
Young people experiencing emotional barriers that make attending or engaging with school difficult, including emotionally based school avoidance.
Persistent Absence
Young people whose attendance has become a significant barrier to consistent participation and educational progress.
Risk of Exclusion
Young people who may be at risk of suspension or permanent exclusion and require a different educational approach.
Disengagement from Education
Young people who have become disconnected from learning and may need a more personalised route back into education.
Safeguarding Vulnerabilities
Young people whose circumstances may create additional barriers to safe, stable and consistent engagement with education.
Additional Educational Barriers
Other individual circumstances that may affect participation, engagement or access to a suitable educational pathway.
A need or difficulty does not automatically determine suitability. Every young person's circumstances are considered individually.
Suitability starts with understanding the young person.
Every referral is considered individually. We look at the wider picture around a young person rather than relying on a single need, diagnosis or behaviour.
Referral Information
We begin by understanding the information shared about the young person's circumstances, needs and current education.
Professional Discussion
We work with the referring school, family and relevant professionals to build a fuller understanding.
Existing Assessments
Relevant assessments and professional information can help inform the wider picture of the young person's needs.
Educational History
We consider previous experiences of education, attendance, engagement and any barriers to learning.
Individual Needs
The overall picture helps inform whether Eden House may provide an appropriate educational pathway.
The aim is not simply to find a placement - it is to understand what support is right for the young person.
View the Referral Process →A placement works best when everyone stays connected.
Eden House works collaboratively with referring schools, families and relevant professionals throughout a young person's placement. Clear communication helps everyone understand progress, needs and next steps.
Partnership is part of the placement.
We recognise that schools remain an important part of the wider educational journey. Information sharing, regular communication and review help keep the placement purposeful and connected to the young person's wider goals.
Information Sharing
Relevant information is shared to help us understand the young person's needs and educational context.
Regular Communication
Communication with schools helps keep everyone informed about the placement and emerging needs.
Review Meetings
Reviews provide an opportunity to reflect on progress, challenges and the direction of the placement.
Progress Monitoring
Progress can be considered across learning, engagement, attendance and wider educational development.
Reintegration Planning
Where appropriate, planning can support a young person's transition towards their next educational pathway.
Shared Next Steps
Schools and professionals can work alongside Eden House to consider what happens after the placement.
Clear communication keeps the placement connected, purposeful and focused.
Explore Placements →Supporting the next step in a young person's journey.
The right next step will look different for every young person. Placement planning considers their needs, progress and longer-term educational pathway.
Reintegration
Where appropriate, support can contribute towards a planned return to mainstream education.
Another Suitable Setting
Some young people may move towards another educational setting that better matches their developing needs.
Post-16 Education
Planning may focus on preparing young people for further education, college or another post-16 pathway.
Employment or Training
Where appropriate, young people may progress towards employment, training or other purposeful destinations.
The goal is always to support positive educational progression and a meaningful next step.
Let’s talk about the right next step.
Every young person is different. If you are considering whether Eden House may be an appropriate provision, we can talk through their circumstances, current needs and educational journey with you.
Our approach is collaborative, helping schools, families and professionals understand the support available and consider the most appropriate next step.