About School for Inspiring Talents

We’re passionate about providing our students with the right support, care, and educational framework to enable them to flourish.

 

Co-founded by Mark Escott in 2014, School for Inspiring Talents was established to meet the needs of children slipping through the net of mainstream schools. Our innovative therapeutic approach to education has enabled us to support a growing number of young people, and their families, who have had difficult childhood experiences.


Based across two sites in South Devon, School for Inspiring Talents was the first school in the UK to be awarded the Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools Award by Trauma Informed Schools (TIS) UK.


As a trauma informed school, our mental health approach to education and wellbeing provides a measurable evidence base of impact; training staff to support vulnerable children through therapeutic conversations, and working with parents to support mentally healthy cultures at home.

 

Watch our film below to see how School for Inspiring Talents is making a difference to young lives.

Why we’re here

 

Our experience working with children has shown us that current education provision does not always meet the needs of those who struggle to fit into mainstream education. It’s something we hear again and again from the families we work with.

 

We understand that difficult childhood experiences are a major factor in limiting a child’s educational, emotional, and social development. We provide a positive, nurturing, school environment that supports students to overcome their barriers to learning.

“From day one we knew that School for Inspiring Talents was the right place for Jonathan. Their whole approach was exactly what he needed to support him through his trauma and anxiety, and to build his trust. The change in him is astounding…. It’s not an understatement to say that the school saved Jonathan and our family.”

 

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How we can help

 

We offer full and part-time placements for children who are struggling in mainstream education. Children may be referred by the Local Education Authority (LEA) or by their school.


Our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) create a tailored learning and support programme and work with students and their families to best support their social, emotional, and educational needs. This individual experience, combined with a nurturing and caring environment, enables our students to develop both personally and academically.

Admissions

 

School for Inspiring Talents is an independent school providing therapeutic education for children who have experienced challenging life experiences. All students have an Education Health and Care Plan with Social, Emotional and Mental Health as the primary need.
New students  are placed by Local Authorities through their commissioning process.

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Today Buttercup class went to #ExeterCathedral and had a fantastic time exploring, discovering the font, the altar and the Bishop's Chair. They all admired the stained glass windows and then lit a candle for a loved one. This is part of their RE curriculum investigating Christianity and today's trip really brought our learning to life! Well done Buttercup class for your interest and enthusiasm - you were great ambassadors for our school today! ... See MoreSee Less

Today Buttercup class went to #ExeterCathedral and had a fantastic time exploring, discovering the font, the altar and the Bishops Chair. They all admired the stained glass windows and then lit a candle for a loved one. This is part of their RE curriculum investigating Christianity and todays trip really brought our learning to life! Well done Buttercup class for your interest and enthusiasm - you were great ambassadors for our school today!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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