Education Support Service (ESS)
Our successful youth work support and intervention service
Education Support Service (ESS)
Space Education Support Service is a team of professional youth workers and teachers. We offer a three-way working partnership between schools, young people and our service, that focuses on the young person.
Our unique education support service is delivered using specialist youth work interventions in primary (yr 5+) and secondary schools. We are proud to help to develop and improve educational access and outcomes for young people.
Our Packages
For pricing and more information, contact: educationsupport@spacepsm.org
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One-to-one support
Helping young individuals to improve in their education through youth work fundamentals. This one-to-one support will allow a tailored service to help individuals grow and unlock their potential in their education.
Eligibility: Year 5 to Year 13
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Bespoke group work
Our bespoke group work sessions are designed based on specific needs and learning required. Whether in small groups of up to three or larger cohorts of up to ten, our bespoke approach ensures targeted support and purposeful collaboration.
Eligibility: Year 5 to Year 13
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Balance, a Wellness Programme
Our Wellness Programme, features modules such as:
Emotional Literacy, Healthy Eating and Nutrition, Resilience, Aspirations, and Inspirations.
The 12-week programme, delivered by youth workers provides comprehensive support for students through interactive activities and our bespoke wellness journal, with a focus on peer-learning.
Eligibility: Year 4- Year 11
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Is This Okay?
Our structured 6-week programme addresses Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB) among students in years 9 and above. Aligned with the PSHE curriculum, this program offers holistic education on consent, healthy relationships, and navigating online spaces safely. By integrating feedback from participants and schools, we refine our approach to maximize impact and support for young people.
Eligibility: Years 9 to Year 13
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Not My Sentence
This programme is for young people who have experienced a family member go to prison and are struggling. There is little support for young people who experience a family member going to prison. So we have teamed up with Safer Devon to offer young people support and information.
Eligibility: Aged 8 - 16
Pricing: FREE 6 week programme
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Navigating the Web Critical Thinking in a Digital World
A 6-week programme for secondary school-aged young people around online safety, recognising misinformation and understanding information online. In response to the misinformation that was spread online in relation to recent events (2024), SPACE has created a programme aimed at teaching young people how to spot misinformation, how to fact check, the law, deep fakes, porn and staying safe online.
Eligibility: For years 7+
How to apply
If you wish to apply to any of our packages or simply want to find our more you can either email, phone, be referred through Easy Help or through Inclusion Referral and let us know the package you are interested in.
Meet The Team
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Poppy (She/her)
Senior Youth Support Worker (ESS Exeter and East Devon)
I joined SPACE in September 2021 after completing my PGCE in Primary Education. Since then I've worked with schools and councils to research areas of young people's lives that can have an affect on their learning, and worked with them to develop ideas on how to improve services for young people across the county. When I'm not in schools, you'll find me at the beach or at a gig.
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Lucy (She/her)
Senior Youth Support Worker
Hi, I’m Lucy! I support young people in and around the Newton Abbot area to improve their self confidence and overall well being. I have worked in both educational and residential children's homes for the last 10 years and love my job. I lead on multiple projects within the ESS team and have a particular passion for working with young people who have displayed or experienced Harmful Sexual Behaviours. When I'm not at work you'll find me at home completing DIY projects or taking my dog for long walks on the moors.
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Rich
Senior Youth Support Worker in Charge/ESS Lead
My name is Rich and I have been working in youth work since 2009 in both youth club and educational settings. Within this time I have developed bespoke skills to engage with young people, encourage change and bridge the gaps to facilitate them to engage in their future and education. I currently lead the ESS team and deliver support across Devon. When not at work you'll find me walking on the moors or spending time with family.
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Annie (She/her)
Senior Youth Worker
Hi I'm Annie. I joined Space in March 2023. I come from an Alternative Educational background, inclusive of working within Trauma Informed Pupil Referral Units and SEN Specialist Schools. I now get to spend my time doing vital intervention work with young people all over Devon. I love what I do, and believe we really do make a vital difference to young people and re-engaging them in education.
When I'm not working you will find me on a beach, swimming or planning our adventure with my children.
Stories & Testimonials
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"Space need to shout their expertise from the rooftops!”
- Assistant Principal
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“Very positive outcomes working with disaffected boys faced with moving schools or possible exclusions. For example: taking some responsibility, increasing maturity and better outcomes.”
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“Space have been a saving grace, with high quality, bespoke engagement.”
- Vice Principal
