The Write Time
Independent School
The Write Time will meet all of your young person’s needs while helping them achieve. We believe that academics and personal development go hand-in-hand to promote future success.
The Write Time is an oversubscribed independent SEND mixed secondary school in South London catering to students with EHC plans as well as social, emotional and mental health needs. As an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school, The Write Time works with multiple local authorities across South London, including Croydon, Lewisham, Merton, Sutton, and Wandsworth. We are passionate about educating all types of learners as a long-term, permanent educational environment.
It’s not until they know that you care,
that they will care about what you know.
Who we work with
We believe students of all Special Educational Needs deserve to excel through their academics. This is why we work with students with a variety of additional needs, including (but not limited to): ASD, Asperger’s, ADHD, SEMH, Global Developmental Delay, PTSD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia.
Capacity
We recognise that our community’s young learners achieve more through a smaller classroom environment. Additionally, we have implemented a strategy of placing supporting staff in our classrooms to ensure each student’s unique needs can always be met.
We Care
We provide a stable, nurturing, supportive setting. We recognise that our community’s young learners achieve more through a smaller classroom environment. Additionally, we have implemented a strategy of placing support staff in our classrooms to ensure each student’s unique needs can always be met.
Headteacher's Welcome
Samantha Hoyer
It is a privilege to welcome you to The Write Time Independent School. We are more than just an Independent Special School, we are a creative, safe and inspiring learning environment where our pupils feel listen to, valued and are provided with the necessary tools to grow and reach their full potential.
As the first Glasser School in the UK, we pride ourselves on supporting the pupils using Choice Theory and Reality Therapy as keys to unlock their potential and achieve their best. This is because our dedicated and experienced staff ensure that every pupil has a bespoke curriculum, according to their special needs, where each child can work towards achieving GCSEs and Functional Skills based qualifications in the core curriculum areas – English, Maths, Science and IT – and in the foundation subjects.
Our spacious site enriches our curriculum offer and allows the pupils to engage in explorational learning supported by our therapeutic curriculum. This encourages our pupils to feel nurtured, accepted and empowered to take on new challenges through their journey with us at The Write Time, to graduate as well-rounded citizens ready to integrate into society.
It is The Write Time to book a tour of our stimulating and creative school, where the pupils benefit from excellent teaching, learning and assessment opportunities. Come and have a look for yourself as ‘Your future starts now.’
“This school is the best thing that has ever happened to our family.”
- Parent
Are You Ready for
Something Better?
Our school’s ethos and culture are based on William Glasser’s Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. As students learn about Choice Theory, they begin to think more deeply about why they do what they do and begin to adjust their behaviour to get what they really want out of every single day. This results in a more fulfilling life.
STUDENTS
If you are a young person who is seeking a fresh start from past mistakes, The Write Time is your opportunity to do so.
PARENTS & CARERS
If you are a parent who is seeking a fulfilling and supportive environment for your son or daughter, we warmly invite you to get in touch and visit us.
SCHOOL / LA WORKER
If you are a school leader or local authority worker who is seeking the perfect environment for your young learner, please complete our referral form.
The things we
Do best
50%
received GCSE qualifications
100%
achieved 2 or more qualifications
83%
of student leavers entered employment, education or training
100%
of students sustained their positive destination
Since I started at The Write Time, my learning has improved, and I have built a good relationship with my peers and teachers. I believe that they will guide me in the right path and prepare me for college.