TCES Create In The Community Case Studies
At TCES, every child and young person’s journey is unique, and we are proud to share the incredible stories of transformation and success that take place within our schools and services. These case studies highlight the resilience of our pupils, the dedication of our staff, and the effectiveness of our therapeutic and educational approaches.
The TCES Step Down Process
Using therapeutic education, specialist interventions and our experience of engaging students, the goal throughout TCES is to step pupils down to the next level of their educational journey. This could be into special schools like TCES North West or East London Schools, back into mainstream schools, or into a post-16 provision, college or the world of work.
MEET LILY
Before Joining TCES Create in the Community
• Lily’s prior school attendance was 25%.
• She had significant gaps in her education.
• Lily was involved in numerous court cases of criminal behaviour.
• Lily was at high-risk of exploitation, grooming & gang affiliation.
• Lily has been exposed to domestic violence and physical & emotional abuse, with indicators of post-traumatic stress (PTSD).
• Lily has shown high levels of aggressive behaviour. 
September 2022 - Started at TCES Create in the Community
Progression
• Lily’s current attendance is 65.48%.
• Lily has developed her ability to emotionally self-regulate, identify her triggers and develop effective emotional management strategies.
• She joined the ‘Talk About Program’, a social communication group that supported her to develop her social communication abilities, targeting her conversation skills and peer relationships and can now effectively communicate her emotions and thoughts with peers and staff.
• Lily thrived with a bespoke timetable and enjoyed accessing Maths, English and Science and enrichment programs such as dance.
April 2024 - Step-down to TCES East London
MEET EZRA
Before Joining TCES Create in the Community
• Ezra’s prior school attendance was 60.2%.
• He had multiple fixed-term exclusions.
• Ezra had indicators of post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and high levels of aggressive behaviour.
• He had a Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) order put in place. 
September 2023 - Started at TCES Create in the Community
Progression
• Ezra’s current attendance is 93.24 %.
• Ezra attended a ‘Boys Journal Group’, which provided him with a structured routine of documenting, reflecting and processing his trauma.
• He worked closely with a TCES Therapeutic Integration Practitioner (TIP) who implemented integration plans to ensure that he thrived educationally and reached his full potential.
• Ezra thrived with a bespoke timetable and enjoyed accessing Maths, English and Science and enrichment programs.
• Ezra won The London Borough of Thurrock Children in Care Award 2024 for his Achievement in Education.
April 2024 - Step-down to TCES East London
MEET HUGO
Before Joining TCES Create in the Community
- Hugo’s prior school attendance was 43%.
- He has diagnoses of ASD, ADHD and Separation Anxiety Disorder.
- His academic performance was affected by a lack of motivation and interest in school-based tasks and assignments.
- Hugo was anxious and demonstrated fidgety behaviour, as he found the classroom environment over-stimulating.
- Hugo could not regulate his behaviour; when upset, angry, or frustrated, Hugo would express himself physically (e.g., by pushing others).
- He had received multiple fixed-term exclusions.
- He had multiple fixed-term exclusions.
March 2023 - Started at TCES Create in the Community
Progression
- Hugo's attendance increased to 90.4 %.
- He now actively engages in well-structured sessions with frequent breaks.
- Hugo has learnt strategies on how to express his needs for breaks, attention, and assistance.
- Hugo’s therapy sessions are structured around coping mechanisms for anxiety of change and living with ADHD.
- He has developed a higher level of emotional literacy and the ability to understand and communicate his emotions more effectively.
January 2025 - Step-down to TCES North West London