CHES Academy — Community and Hospital Education Service
How to access: School referral
Where/how it is delivered: Home-based, Multiple settings, Online / remote, Provider setting / venue
When/how often: Term-time
Cost type: Funded or commissioned place
County: Cornwall
Provision type: Early Engagement / Re-engagement
Needs and circumstances supported: Anxiety, Medical needs, SEMH
Age range: Early years (0-4 years), Primary (5-11 years), Secondary (11–16 years)
Support and provision features: Bespoke Package / curriculum, Individualised support, Pastoral / wellbeing support
Accreditations, registrations and inspection: Ofsted registered or inspected
EHCP details: Admission depends on the academy referral criteria and an assessment of the pupil’s needs. An EHCP or diagnosis alone does not secure a place.
CHES Academy — Community and Hospital Education Service
Education for children unable to attend their usual school because of medical or mental health needs.
Who it is for
The registered age range is 4–16. Access depends on medical or mental health needs preventing school attendance and the service’s referral criteria.
What is available
Teaching is arranged around medical and mental health needs. Depending on assessment, education may take place in a centre, at home, in hospital or online, with liaison between school, family and relevant professionals.
Getting started
The child’s school should contact CHES about a referral, supported by appropriate medical information. The service assesses referrals before agreeing provision.
Visit the provider website for enquiries and current details.