The development in Tavistock Hub will facilitate access to Ivybridge provision before the opening date of September 2026. It will Provide an opportunity for extended, focussed transition into Ivybridge using Tavistock as a satellite provision. And in parallel develop the offer at Tavistock as a sustained, effective specialist, quality assured offer for pupils in Devon who have been unable to access mainstream school – with a specific focus on accessible academic opportunities underpinned by carefully constructed PSHE and communication and interaction provision map.

Tavistock

Phase 1

Pupils identified for Ivybridge School attending Tavistock prior to Ivybridge site opening. Pupils identified with a primary need; ASC, SEMH, high functioning pupils, focus on girls. 

Capacity on site for up to 32-40 pupils plus outreach (aware that the school will be an outreach provider in phase 2 development students in and out of school learning).

Offer

Pupils who attend the school will have struggled to successfully access mainstream school. The core purpose of the school will be to provide accessible academic opportunities underpinned by a carefully constructed PSHE and communication and interaction provision map. This provision will be designed to equip young people with a personalised toolkit of wellbeing, resilience and mental health strategies. These strategies will be implemented to support pupils in accessing their learning and developing the confidence, skills and knowledge necessary to progress through school and into adulthood.  These pupils are expected to move to Castlebridge School in Year 1 (September 2026).

Tavistock Location 

 

Drawing of Castlebridge - Tavistock