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Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit

Gloucester House offers a curriculum designed to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs through an integrated and personalised approach to learning.

CamdenSeniorCo EdAges 5–14Day13 pupils
Day fees
Fees TBC
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Pupils
13
Founded
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Our take

Independent co-ed school in Camden for ages 5–14.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 5–14.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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About the head

Headteacher of Gloucester House. Previous Head of Service was Kirsty Brant who commented on Ofsted inspection.

We focus on making learning interesting, encouraging curiosity, and developing both academic knowledge and personal skills to equip pupils with the tools they need to thrive.

Developing children's independence, resilience, progress in learning and understanding of themselves. Belief that all ch

Distinctive features

Integrated personalised teaching for SEMH

Focus on pupil confidence and sustained progress

Purposeful lessons connecting learning to the real world

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Optional physical wellbeing activity (weekly)Physical Education (2 lessons per week)

academic club

Library and reading sessions

other

Daily personalised brainstem calming activitiesNurture garden (growing fruit and vegetables)Occupational therapy / Zones of RegulationPsychological therapies (individual and group)School shop (virtual money reward system)Sensory circuit training

Facilities

academic

Library

wellbeing

Nurture gardenSchool shop

Recent coverage

In July 2025, Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit, underwent an Ofsted inspection, receiving a "Good" rating across all categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The inspection highlighted the school's effective support for pupils, many of whom had been out of school for some time, fostering positive relationships and helping them manage their emotions and behaviour. In September 2025, Ms. Chilo Graham was appointed as the new headteacher, succeeding Ms. Graham. (schoolscope.uk) The school maintained a small student body, with 13 pupils enrolled, and continued to operate within its capacity of 21 students. (schoolscope.uk) The school did not report any significant building projects or notable achievements during this period.

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1 Sept 2025
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15 Nov 2025
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2026-271 Sept 202515 Nov 2025TBCClosed

Open events

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

Fees TBCper year · Day · 2025-26
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Ofsted 1 Jul 2025

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Good
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Term dates 2025-26

autumn8 Sept 202518 Dec 2025Half-term 27 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring8 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer16 Apr 202620 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
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Questions parents ask

Common questions about Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit best for?+

Independent co-ed school in Camden for ages 5–14.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.

Are there open days?+

1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at Gloucesterhouseadmin@tavi-port.nhs.uk or phone on 026 27.03.26; 026 20.03.26; 026 13.03.26; 026 06.03.26. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit — see the "Schools like Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 11 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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