Chestnut is a centre for children aged 5-11 years, experiencing complex social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  We have twenty places available. The main aim of the centre is to support children to be able to move back into mainstream provision or to signpost them to a specialist provision that can meet their needs.

At Chestnut we look at the whole child as an individual, and we assess all areas in depth to create tailored plans for each child. Many of the children do successfully move on to mainstream provision. We offer a supported transition when we feel children are ready to move on.

Admission Criteria

Admission to Mayfield, Chestnut Centre is through the Torbay Local Authority pupil placement panel.

We take children who have significant emotional needs that make it difficult for them to learn successfully in a mainstream school.

Children who attend the special school must have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP).

At the annexe we take children who have been permanently excluded for an assessment period. These children may or may not have an EHCP.