A SECONDARY school in Malvern has created an inclusive space to support pupils with social, emotional or mental health needs.
The Chase School opened the Beacon Room at the start of the 2025/26 academic year, and staff are already seeing great improvements for pupils.
The Beacon Room is a dedicated inclusive learning and support space. Backed by £30,000 in capital funding from Worcestershire County Council, the school has successfully transformed disused rooms into a calm, purposeful environment located at the heart of the school.
The newly developed space provides a “soft start” to the school day, alongside flexible support throughout lessons, enabling students to build confidence and emotional resilience.
Typically accommodating up to six pupils per session, the space offers structured check-ins and targeted interventions across the school day.
Early impact has been significant: since opening in September 2025, more than 60 pupils have accessed the facility. Initial data indicates improvements in attendance, reduced anxiety and stress levels, and increased emotional regulation – helping pupils feel more settled and ready to learn.
Mr Fieldhouse, Headteacher at The Chase school said: “The space has provided a structured, manageable environment for staff to deliver support without disrupting mainstream teaching. It has facilitated relationship building, pastoral support and allows us to implement early intervention strategies to help students feel happier, settled and ready to learn.”
Coun Dan Boatright-Greene, cabinet member at Worcestershire County Council, said: “If we are ever to have truly inclusive school environments, it is facilities like these that we have to prioritise.
“They enable staff to provide timely, targeted support and this example is already supporting pupils.
“Thank you to The Chase School for focusing on building inclusive spaces and leading on making positive change. This project is a great example of how directed investment can make a real difference to young people’s lives.”
