Testimonials

After having my child in a mainstream secondary school for the first year, year 7, it was a horrendous year. My child was shut down, angry, aggressive, guarded, confused, very inflexible, and at times suicidal. Worse than that, they had lost their faith and trust in the adults around them.

After having the first home meeting with a couple of the Coggeshall Road team, I finally felt understood. They knew and could articulate the problems we had been having, reassuring me me, explaining, and giving the issue terminology; being part of ASD.

When we went into Coggeshall Road it had a very warm and inviting atmosphere, the right levels of school with a homely feel.

My child responds to the staff very well. They are kind and engaging, interested in hearing what my child has to say, making them feel heard and wanting to engage with them more about their interests.

They know how to get the best from child in an accepting and inclusive environment, keeping them working but also allowing them to be the free thinker they are.

ASD/Children learn by watching the role models around them and you could not ask for better ones. In the brief time my child got to attend the school they grew so much, learning the trust the people around them. The wellness lessons make a huge difference and the input has grown their outlook, making them less guarded and slightly more flexible (but there’s movement). My child was always happy to attend and when I asked “how was your day”, they always replied “it’s impossible to have a bad day here”.

Not only is Coggeshall Road a supportive, learning, and enriched environment for my child, it was also a huge weight off my shoulders. When, as a parent, you can leave your child in a same place where they can learn the important things to them, you do not have to constantly advocate for your child because they are in a place that finally understands.

As a parent of a 12 year old Neurodiverse boy with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum with Sensory Needs I would like to share my heart felt recommendation to an exquisite, knowledgeable, skilled and devoted setting.

Each member of the team brings a unique devotion to supporting need respecting and valuing each young person letting them shine.

My son has been out of mainstream school for 3 years after a significant event highlighting that an alternative approach was required to support and meet need.

We visited several settings and his personal information was shared with many alternative independent settings with no response. This was soul destroying to be rejected, highlighting that tick boxes do not fit individual needs.

From the start Coggeshall Road has listened and embraced all that our son offers working to overcome the many barriers that he faces daily.

We had reservations as to how the placement would proceed however, the magic of the team has proven a positive experience as our son arrives and leaves with such a big smile on his face.

There have been challenges faced as new learning is applied, however the dedicated approach of the team has helped resolve, applying an appropriate strategy to move forward positively.

At home we have seen change with our son managing daily challenges with an improved balanced approach, new awareness of regulation and rewards in engagement with others.

We feel so lucky for the placement with confidence that our son will continue to learn and grow into the person he would like to be