The Community Support Team is a Community Interest Company that was set up to provide bespoke educational, support and care packages within the education and social service sectors. We work closely with local authorities, SEN and inclusion teams, schools and specialist educational establishments, social workers and other professionals to provide the best outcomes for the young people we support.

We provide alternative provision through 1:1 mentoring and tutoring for:

• Young people refusing to attend due to anxiety or due to medical reasons 
• Specialists in supporting young people with autism, attachment disorder  and children with complex mental health needs 
• Persistent disruptive behaviours 
• School refusers  
• Transition back into education following illness and exclusion 

We regularly work with, and accept referrals from the following:

• Direct referrals from School SENDCo’s 
• Local Authority: EOTAS –  0 /25 SEN  –  Inclusion Teams 
• YOT inclusion and support Team 
• Medical inclusion and wellbeing Team 

Alternative provision is only arranged as part of an educational package via school’s or the Local Authority.

Contact:

Phone: 01626 305 405

Email: contact@communitysupportteam.org or mariashepherd@communitysupportteam.org

Community Support Team, Minerva House, 2 Highweek Street, Newton Abbot,
TQ12 1TQ