The Write Time
Other independent special school in London (Croydon).
Location
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We are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive environment where every young person is valued and supported to achieve their full potential. Our mission is to foster both academic growth and personal development, equipping students with the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to live an independent life after school.
William Glasser Quality School Ofsted-rated 'Good' View the report Leaders in Safeguarding Accreditation Matrix report "Students like coming to school because they feel supported. They say staff are fun, friendly and kind." The Write Time is the UK's first William Glasser Quality School, specialising in SEN education.
With an Ofsted rating of 'Good' in 2023 , we collaborate with local authorities across South London, supporting students with diverse needs, including (but not limited to): ASD, Asperger's, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, PTSD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia.
With our educational model, based on Choice Theory, we support students to feel empowered and take responsibility for their learning. This therapeutic, student-centred approach is complemented by small class sizes, vocational pathways, and on-site mental health support, ensuring each student thrives academically and emotionally.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Football
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Investors in PeopleStaff development
Key facts
- URN
- 142621
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Constituency
- Croydon West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body
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