# Chances Educational Support Services — Dawlish, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.1/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr G Hayes

## Contact

- **Address:** Red Rock, Sandy Lane, Dawlish, EX7 OAF
- **Phone:** 01626 864412
- **Website:** https://www.chancesschool.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dawlish/chances-educational-support-services-17851

## About

Chances is an OFSTED registered 'Good' school. We provide short-term alternative education provision for students who, for a range of reasons, are struggling in their mainstream school.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Great Experience for Our Child: We've been truly impressed with the support and care that our child has received at Chances Educational Support Services. The values of resilience, respect, and opportunity are evident throughout the school and the staff are passionate about helping young people succeed. We've seen a huge change in our child's confidence and attitude towards education. *(Sep 2022)*
- **3/5** — Some Good, Some Room for Improvement: We've had a mixed experience with Chances Educational Support Services. On the one hand, our child has benefited from the school's focus on creativity and imagination, and the staff have been supportive in helping them catch up on their studies. However, we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and provide regular updates on our child's progress. *(Nov 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Positive Experience Despite Initial Concerns: When our child first started at Chances, we were worried about the transition from their mainstream school. However, the staff at Chances were brilliant in supporting our child and helping them settle in. We've been pleased with the progress they've made and the opportunities they've had to develop new skills. The school's facilities are also top-notch. *(Jun 2020)*

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