Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Chessbrook is an exceptionally successful organisation which proudly serves its family of schools within South West Hertfordshire, providing support to approximately 1,000 local children, young people and families each year. Welcome to Chessbrook ESC: Empowering Schools and Families in South West Hertfordshire.

At Chessbrook, we are dedicated to fostering success and providing exceptional support to our network of schools and families across South West Hertfordshire. Each year, we proudly serve around 1,400 children and young people by working together with their families, guiding them all towards brighter futures.

Our core values—Courage, Pride, and Resilience (CPR)—are the foundation of everything we do. Many students join us with negative educational experiences, feelings of rejection, and a disconnection from learning. Through our CPR values, students build confidence, capability, and perseverance, reigniting their passion for education.

In March 2022, the government's green paper on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision recognised Chessbrook's outstanding contributions to students, families, and schools. Our role in developing the Alternative Provision Quality Toolkit highlighted our exceptional practices, showcasing us as a notable case study.