Tameside Connect 3: Home Based and Virtual Therapeutic Alternative Provision for EBSA and SEND
Tameside Connect 3
Tameside Connect 3 provides home-first, mental health-led Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to attend school due to Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), trauma, medical needs, SEND and complex emotional challenges. Our approach supports children whose emotional or physical wellbeing prevents them from accessing mainstream education or physical alternative provision, even with reasonable adjustments. We prioritise psychological safety, emotional regulation and safeguarding, enabling education to be reintroduced gradually and ethically in line with each child’s needs.
Type of Provision:
- Alternative Provision (AP)
- Education Other Than at School (EOTAS)
- Section 19 Education Act 1996
- Home-based and online provision
- Mental health-led education with integrated therapeutic support
Who the Service Is For:
Tameside Connect 3 is suitable for children and young people who:
- Experience Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
- Present with SEMH, ASC or anxiety-related needs
- Have experienced trauma or prolonged absence from school
- Are medically unable to attend school for a period of time
- Have an EHCP or are undergoing statutory assessment
- Require interim or bespoke education under Section 19
Age Range:
8-16 years old
How the Service Is Delivered:
- Home-based education and therapeutic support
- Online education where appropriate
- Part-time or full-time equivalent provision (within tolerance)
- Structured timetable: 10:00am – 2:30pm, 4 days per week
- Individualised education and wellbeing plans
Children remain on the Connect 3 register and are supported through regular review with families and professionals.
Therapeutic Support (embedded within education):
- Trauma-informed and nervous-system-aware approaches
- Emotional regulation and co-regulation support
- Interventions to reduce anxiety and distress
- Support for readiness for learning and reintegration
Outcomes for Children and Young People:
Outcomes are aligned with EHCP Sections B and E and may include:
- Improved emotional regulation and wellbeing
- Reduced anxiety linked to education
- Increased engagement with trusted adults
- Gradual increase in tolerated learning time
- Improved readiness for education
- Supported reintegration to school or next provision where appropriate
Progress is measured through engagement, wellbeing and readiness, not attendance alone.
Safeguarding:
Safeguarding is central to all provision and includes:
- DSL-led safeguarding framework
- Alignment with Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Clear reporting and escalation procedures
- Multi-agency working with Local Authority services
- Regular monitoring and review
Children educated outside traditional settings remain visible, supported and safeguarded.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Shazia Sarwar-Azim
- Contact Position
- Headteacher
- Telephone
- 07946 405 204 07946 405 204
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info@tamesideconnect3.co.uk
- Website
- Tameside Connect 3
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Where to go
- Name
- Home based
- Address
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Manchester
- Postcode
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M34 3EFView M34 3EF on a map
- Notes
Tameside Connect 3 provides home based, virtual and community based provision within Manchester and neighbouring Greater Manchester boroughs.
Costs
- Associated Cost
- Yes
Availability
- Referral required
- Referral Details
Referrals are accepted from:
- SEND and Inclusion Teams
- Schools and settings
- Social Care and Early Help
- Parents/carers (with Local Authority involvement)
A commissioning referral form is required prior to placement.
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