Specialist provision

Local Authority maintained specialist school (0-19yrs)

This school supports pupils with profound complex physical, sensory, communication, learning and medical needs.   

The school provides a personalised programme of learning designed to meet the individual interests and learning needs of your child. The school also has high teacher to pupil ratios.   

The school offers both day and residential places in purpose-built residential accommodation for children and adults. The facilities include a state-of-the-art therapy centre with hydrotherapy pool and rebound room, SMART flat, assistive technology suite and a number of sensory rooms. Beyond the main site in Mirfield, there is also have 3 community homes for adults in West and South Yorkshire.   

Local Authority maintained specialist school (2-11yrs)

This site supports pupils with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, many pupils in the site also have additional needs including autism, sensory impairment, medical or physical difficulties.   

The school has ceiling track hoisting, specialist ICT resources and height adjustable equipment. sensory rooms, soft play rooms, therapy rooms, hydrotherapy pool and disabled changing facilities.   

Local Authority maintained specialist school (2-11yrs)

This site supports pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, many of whom have autism. Some pupils on the site have additional needs including medical or physical difficulties or sensory impairment.   

The site has a sensory Integration Room, outdoor Sensory Integration Provision, Sensory Room, Trampoline, Communication/Language Development Room and a Ball Pool. There is also a Therapy Group Room and fully equipped hygiene areas.   

Local Authority maintained specialist school (11-19yrs)

The school supports students with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many pupils have additional complex needs including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour and physical difficulties.   

There are three bespoke classrooms with attached hygiene suites, a soft play room and a light and sound room. The school also has a small heated swimming pool, ICT Suite, Specialist Food Technology Room, independent living flat and good outdoor spaces.   

Local Authority maintained specialist school (5-19yrs)

This is a large day special school which caters for pupils with complex learning needs. The majority of pupils have significant learning difficulties combined with other special educational needs such as behavioural difficulties or autistic spectrum disorders.   

A number of students have more complex learning needs including sensory and physical impairments and specific learning difficulties.   

It is a modern school and boasts up to date facilities and technology. All pupils have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan.   

Local Authority maintained specialist school (4-16yrs)

Pupils in the Forest Pathway require a greater focus on their communication and interaction. In most cases, this will be their primary need and will be a significant part of their provision. These pupils have a high level of complex needs. Some of these pupils will require specialist staff skills to support their sensory and physical needs.   

Pupils in the Orchard Pathway have been identified as benefitting from a more formal learning approach. Our Formal Curriculum is a more structured learning programme where the goals and objectives link closely to the national curriculum, but at the appropriate developmental stage.   

Pupils in the Woodland Pathway often have extremely high levels of anxiety and may have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. Therefore, their primary need will be their social, emotional and mental health, along with complex learning and communication needs. These leaners require small group sizes, higher staffing ratios, and a flexible approach to learning activities, led by the pupil’s interests and passions.   

Local Authority maintained specialist school (3-19yrs)

Fairfield caters for pupils with learning difficulties and additional needs. All pupils have an Educational, Health and Care Plan. Pupils come from mainly within Kirklees Authority, however they occasionally have pupils from other authorities.   

Fairfield is a large vibrant special school which provides for 128 pupils with a diverse range of severe and complex learning difficulties; which include profound and multiple learning needs. Many also have additional SENs including neurological impairments, difficulties on the autistic spectrum, sensory and physical disabilities; in addition to profound and multiple learning and medical needs that have an impact on their development. Most pupils are non-verbal and have complex communication needs.   

Academy specialist school (3-19yrs)

This school caters for the needs of learners with severe or profound learning difficulties. Many of the students also have complex needs linked to physical or health difficulties. Some of the students are identified as being on the autistic spectrum. Many of our students have sensory impairments and some are multi-sensory impaired.   

The Academy aim to meet the individual needs of all students through a variety of curricular and enrichment opportunities including creative and science projects, specialist music and music interaction. Additionally, we have some rooms designed to meet the needs of learners with ASD. When working in these rooms the learners are supported one-to-one and a teacher designs specific individualised curriculum programmes to meet their needs.   

Academy specialist school (2-11yrs)

The school is a purpose built school for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties and disabilities and/or complex needs and Autism.   

The site at Barkerend Road has just opened its new ‘Sparkle Suite’ which is a space for children with complex medical needs. It’s calming and clutter free, where the school can offer a different kind of curriculum. It’s also the perfect retreat when children are feeling unwell or anxious.

Academy specialist school (3-19yrs)

The school supports pupils with severe and complex needs arising from communication and interaction difficulties, autism and severe learning difficulties.   

The curriculum is developmentally and age appropriate and is taught through practical experiences in a meaningful and purposeful way. Through careful assessment and tracking of progress the school ensures all opportunities for learning are maximised. They use the SCERTS Framework to underpin learning and intervention programmes to meet pupils’ complex and individual needs including skills in social communication and emotional regulation.   

Academy specialist school (keystage 2-4)

This school catering for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.   

It has 63 places and accepts new admissions from children who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), which identifies social, emotional and mental health difficulties as their primary need.   

Non maintained residential specialist school (8-19yrs)

The school is a non-maintained special school for pupils who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties. They may also have additional needs that relate to specific learning difficulties, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).   

The school provides education to boys aged eight to 16 years old and accommodation for boys eight to 19 years old. The older students attend colleges in the regional area. Accommodation is provided in five residential houses in the school’s grounds. The school is set in several acres of land and has a range of facilities. These include an adventure playground, an all-weather sports enclosure, an indoor sports hall and gymnasium and a farm.   

Independent school (4-16yrs)

The school has an Autism Resource (known as Shed Court) for up to 10 pupils with 13 members of staff.   

Each young person has their own work area with IT facilities. One-to-one specialist support is offered for individual or small group teaching within the Resource, and for supported inclusion into Coram House (Junior School) or the Senior School as appropriate for each pupil’s individual academic, sporting, practical or social needs.   

Pupils are also able to join in school social times at break and lunch at their own pace, with a one-to-one member of staff available   

The school is an independent Boarding and Day School.   

Independent specialist school (7-18yrs)

This is a co-educational, specialist 52 week fully integrated, therapeutic, education and care facility situated in Bradford.   

The provision has been established to meet the needs of 14 young people who exhibit a diverse range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, alongside other associated conditions.   

The provision delivers a ‘24 hour curriculum’ which is structured around developing pupils through building confidence, self-esteem and trust within a supportive learning environment. This gives pupils access to a range of academic, vocational, therapeutic and leisure activities, enabling them to become more confident and successful learners.   

Independent specialist school (7-18yrs)

The school supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The school offers both vocational subjects and the national curriculum core subjects and endeavours for all students to reach their potential in classes offering a 5:2 ratio.   

The school offers classrooms, library, recreational room, ICT suite, dining room where students are provided with a 2 course meal each day. They deliver design & technology (resistant materials), food technology, art and ICT.   

Independent specialist school (11-18yrs)

The mixed sex school offers high quality education for pupils with a wide variety of special needs including SEBD, Autism, ODD and ADHD. The school aims to help increase pupils self-esteem and self-worth in order to encourage them to achieve their potential in education, recognising that pupils’ feelings drive their behaviour, so in order to help young people improve their behaviour they initially spend a great deal of time helping them address their individual feelings.   

The school offers specialist rooms to teach: Art, Design and Tech in the VTC, Independent Living Skills/Food Technology, Counselling room and the Connexions room.   

Section 41 -Independent specialist school (5-13yrs)

Pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2 follow the national curriculum. Children are taught core subjects (Maths, English and Science) according to their ability so that they are able to make rapid and sustained progress.   

Their aim is for students to achieve high quality outcomes, socially, emotionally and academically, through a wide range of personalised opportunities.   

They offer positive, safe and nurturing environments where pupils are valued as individuals and can develop their confidence, self-esteem, independence, self-discipline and respect.   

Independent specialist school (8-16yrs)

Pupils in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 follow the national curriculum.   

Key Stage 2 students form an integrated class where the National Strategies programmes are followed.   

At Key Stage 3 students are introduced to a range of vocational and academic subjects to ensure they have wide subject knowledge before choosing their options for Key Stage 4.   

At Key Stage 4 a range of qualifications/accreditations are offered and taught by specialist subject teachers.   

The students also follow a life skills programme, which involves lessons taught in the classroom and experiential learning outside the classroom.   

The school caters for pupils with a range of needs, including the following: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), SEMH, ADD, ADHD, ODD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attachment Difficulties, Tourette’s Syndrome, Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDAS) and OCD.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (4-19yrs)

The school supports pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs and many have additional severe learning and communication difficulties, many of which have previously struggled to engage in formal education.   

Primary school children take part in lessons in The Gallery, which also has separate provision for children up to the age of 19 who have very complex needs.   

The property is a beautiful Georgian House in the centre of Wakefield, with light, airy, spacious classrooms. With no more than six children in any class, they endeavour to maintain a calm, controlled atmosphere, where children have the space to work independently and in groups. The Gallery also has a peaceful sensory room and play area, where children can come whenever they need time away from the classroom. It also has a fully equipped flat, where older students are taught valuable life skills.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (11-19yrs)

Children aged 11 and above with SEMH as a primary need attend classes at The Hub.   

The Hub has small class sizes to help children stay calm and focused. There is also have some great additional facilities including a music room kitted out with a range of instruments and recording equipment, and a large gym where children enjoy all sorts of activities including our popular rebound therapy trampoline sessions. The older children have a large common room that they helped to decorate themselves with the help of a local artist. The main kitchen, which serves delicious meals, including bacon sandwiches in the morning, is located at The Hub.   

Section 41 Indpendent specialist school (11-19yrs)

The Works is new addition; a purpose built site that offers fully accredited vocational courses in Motor Mechanics, Business, Construction, Hair and Beauty, Catering and Health and Social Care. The site is just a few minutes from both The Hub and The Gallery, so students can make the most of the sessions they have at the Works.   

Pupils will study at least two vocational courses alongside the core subjects and PSHE. Pupils will also have access to the therapeutic provision including SALT, Art Therapy, Psychotherapy, Lego Therapy, Rebound Therapy and Thrive along with tailored Interventions provision.   

Independent specialist school (9-19yrs)

Millcourt School is a co-educational, independent, specialist day school, providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Shelf, the school will meet the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.   

The school has on-site Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists, and counselling is offered by an integrated clinical services team directly employed by the school.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (5-11yrs)

Riverbank Primary School is a specialist school helping young children with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges to re-engage with learning and make academic and social progress.   

The school provides high quality care and education for children aged between 5 and 11 in a safe and stimulating environment. They ensure that every child experiences success: individualised learning programmes are designed to enable this, and highly skilled and dedicated staff create unique and engaging learning opportunities for all children.   

Independent specialist school (7-14yrs)

The Grange School is a small specialist provision which provides education for pupils with behavioural, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs who need a smaller, more specialised intervention than can be provided in a mainstream school.   

The school consist of 16 pupils and 4 teachers.   

Their aim is to re-engage pupils in learning and provide a quality education for even the most challenging pupils   

Academy specialist school (4-19yrs)

The majority of children attending Greenacre experience severe learning difficulties.   

The school also supports students with Complex Learning Difficulties such as communication and interaction difficulties (ASD/Autism) of complex physical and/or medical conditions.   

Greenacre School also has fully integrated provision for children with specific speech and language difficulties who are admitted as part of the designated speech and language provision at the school.   

Academy specialist school (5-16yrs)

Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for children with emotional, social and mental health difficulties.   

Based on an ethos of ‘unconditional positive regard’ staff provide authentic care and know the pupils really well. Pupils are supported in their learning with a focus on personalised pathways, appropriate curriculum and deserved outcomes.   

The school provides education which is tailored to the varied needs of the pupils. They deliver programmes of study which can lead to GCSE accreditation but also address social and emotional needs. Pupils are supported in their learning with therapeutic intervention, vocational learning, family support, welfare support and personalised programmes.   

Non maintained specialist school (4-19yrs)

Doncaster School for the Deaf was founded in 1829, and is one of the oldest deaf schools in the UK. They provide a pupil-centred approach to education from the earliest years up to the age of 19. All pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan.   

Although they are based in Doncaster, they are a national resource and pupils come to us via local authorities from all over the UK. The school offers a safe and nurturing environment in which children can learn and communicate effectively to achieve their goals.   

Non maintained specialist school (3-18yrs)

Paces is a small specialist school for children living with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders. It is situated in the North of Sheffield and provide education for children from Sheffield and other neighbouring authorities.   

Paces is a non-maintained special school that delivers the National Curriculum through the framework of Conductive Education. Conductive Education (CE) is an educational approach that incorporates education, therapy and academic learning into one comprehensive approach.   

Section 41 Independent residential specialist school (5-19yrs)

The Robert Ogden School is an independent school managed by the National Autistic Society (NAS). The school has capacity for 127 children with special educational needs who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There are currently 111 children on roll and 10 of these use the residential provision.   

The school uses the framework developed by the NAS to understand and support pupils with ASD. This framework also underpins the ASD-specific training that all staff receive. All pupils have an individual education, health and care plan (EHC plan). The school was awarded advanced status of the Autism Accreditation scheme by the NAS in April 2019. The care of residential pupils is supported by the on-site personal support team, which provides specialist occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and psychological and behavioural support.   

Section 41 Independent residential specialist school (11-19yrs)

Wilsic Hall School is a specialist residential school offering education and care for 32 children and young people, all of whom have complex needs including behaviour that may challenge and a learning disability, often in association with autism.   

The mission of the Hesley Group is to enable people with complex needs to reach their full potential.   

The school supports pupils with Autism, learning disabilities, behaviour that challenges services, complex communication needs, Pathological Demand Avoidance, epilepsy, sensory needs and hearing impairment.   

Independent specialist school (10-18yrs)

The school supports pupils with social and emotional issues, complex communication and/or learning difficulties with related anxieties and behaviours.   

Abbeywood School offers learners a wide variety of opportunities which are geared towards their needs and interests. All pupils have an EHCP and they meet each pupil’s individual needs through careful setting of pupil targeted support, intervention, daily structure, routine and through detailed assessment procedures.   

The school has a multi-disciplinary team consisting of teachers, pastoral care staff, teaching and learning assistants, a speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, mental health practitioner, assistant psychologist and educational psychologist.   

Independent specialist school (7-19yrs)

Brantwood is an independent specialist school for children and young people with complex difficulties, particularly Autistic Spectrum Conditions, including Asperger Syndrome, attachment disorder, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome) and ADHD.   

Using therapeutic and practical skills curriculum, the school supports students to re-engage with education. Individual therapies, such as speech and language, movement (eurhythmy), massage, art and occupational therapies, are incorporated into each young person’s education plan as appropriate.   

Independent specialist school (14-16yrs)

Northbridge Enterprise College is a specialist provision which caters for students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The College provides an alternative education programme for those students who are at risk of exclusion due to their challenging behaviour. The values and aims of the College are the promotion of inclusion through work and activity related learning, supported by an educational, vocational and enterprise network.   

The school offers classrooms, ICT suite, fully equipped hair and beauty salon, construction training area, and food technology area, library, art room, recreation room. The school delivers GCSEs, Functional skills in English, Maths and ICT, ASDAN Personal and Social Development Certificate, ASDAN Employability Award and AQA unit awards.   

Independent specialist school (7-17yrs)

Park House School is a small specialist provision which caters for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties who need a smaller, more structured educational placement in order to develop their true potential.   

Many of the children who come to Park House School have been diagnosed with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia/Dyspraxia and Moderate Learning Difficulties.   

The school is housed in a detached property over two levels and has several large classrooms including purpose built areas for I.C.T., Art, Woodwork and Food Technology.   

Section 41 Indpendent specialist school (8-18yrs)

Cambian Scarborough School is a co-educational day school, providing specialist education up to 18 students.   

The School is non-denominational and has a secular ethos, but respects the cultural needs and religious beliefs for all. The School specialises in educating students with SEMH through flexible learning programmes, delivered using high-quality teaching and exceptional pastoral care.   

Behavioural management strategies are applied consistently and sensitively, ensuring that students are clear about boundaries and expectations, so that behaviour in classes contributes to good academic progress. They also place emphasis on preparation for adult life, particularly through the personal, social, citizenship and health (PSHCE) curriculum.   

Independent specialist school (9-19yrs)

Breckenbrough offers day and residential placements for boys with a range of complex needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Tourette’s Syndrome (TS) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD).   

The school offers a bespoke, special school approach in delivering the national curriculum, providing a nurturing, supportive and low stress environment to help students learn to manage their behaviours and make social and academic progress.   

Local Authority maintained specialist school (8-19yrs)

Cambian Spring Hill School is a 38 and 52 week mixed-gender residential and day school for children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related conditions. They support children and young people with a wide range of learning difficulties including those with behavioural, social, emotional, mental health and communication disorders.   

The school offers access to the National Curriculum using modified or differentiated programmes of study where appropriate, depending on the needs of the individual. They offer a range of qualifications including AQA GCSEs, Pearson BTECs, Functional Skills, Ascentis Entry Level Awards (Stepping Stones), LIBF LiFE Certificates, AQA Unit Awards and various short courses.   

Local authority maintained specialist school (2-19yrs)

Springwater is a vibrant and progressive day school catering for students ranging from two to nineteen years. The school offers places to students who may have profound and multiple, severe or physical difficulties, the majority of our current students have co-existing or multiple needs. They also cater for students with autistic spectrum condition and elements of challenging behaviour. All pupils have an education, health and care plan.   

The school environment is designed to enable pupils to enjoy their learning in well-equipped classrooms, sensory spaces and pool. Further afield pupils take part in off-site educational visits.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (9-18yrs)

Cambian Beverley School is a co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 16 students, with on-going social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH).   

The School in non-denominational and has a secular ethos, but respects the cultural needs and religious beliefs of all. The School specialises in educating students with SEMH through flexible learning programmes, delivered using high-quality teaching and exceptional pastoral care.   

Behavioural management strategies are applied consistently and sensitively, ensuring that students are clear about boundaries and expectations, so that behaviour in classes contributes to good academic progress. They also place emphasis on preparation for adult life, particularly through the personal, social, citizenship and health (PSHCE) curriculum.   

Independent specialist school (5-16+yrs)

Horton House offers coeducational residential and day places. The school is registered for 37 pupils and currently there are no learners in the sixth form. The school caters for pupils with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Many of the pupils attending have experienced significant disruption in their previous education or substantial periods of time missing education.   

The school offers a broad curriculum tailored to individual needs to help students achieve their full potential at the school. They also offer play therapy as part of the support available to any individual who might benefit from the chance to explore personal issues or who may be experiencing difficulties.   

The school also has a sensory room facility aimed at creating stimulating and yet calming atmosphere for students with special needs.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (9-16yrs)

The school provides specialist education for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).   

They have a skilled and experienced team who can support young people with a variety of difficulties, whose learning may have been impacted by challenging behaviours, low self-esteem or difficulty with relationships which may have caused them to miss large chunks of their education.   

The school supports students with;   

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• Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder/ Autistic Spectrum Conditions
• Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
• Moderate Learning difficulties (MLD)
• Conduct Disorder
• Attachment Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Education is delivered for 38 weeks of the year. 190 days per year.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (5-12yrs)

The school provides specialist education for boys with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).   

The school supports boys with;   

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyspraxia
• Dyslexia, Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia
• Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

All pupils are provided with enhanced support throughout the school day. This will enable pupils to access the curriculum and participate in school activities.   

Education is delivered for 38 weeks of the year. Pupils are admitted throughout the year.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (5-16yrs)

The school provides education for boys who have very complex social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of the boys who attend Belmont also have additional learning and communication difficulties.   

Many of their students have previously been excluded from mainstream education and often have a very negative attitude toward school, therefore the school work to nurture an interest in learning.   

Through their Primary School, Secondary School and Vocational Training Unit, they offer boys a wide range of creative indoor and outdoor learning opportunities and extracurricular activities. Class sizes are small, and the school bring in a range of external therapists who can work on a one-to-one basis with students as required.   

Section 41 Independent residential specialist school (7-18yrs)

Cedar House School is a residential special school for boys and girls with a variety of emotional, social and mental health difficulties and associated challenging behaviour. The school caters for day and residential pupils.   

The school offers learners a wide variety of opportunities which are geared towards their needs and interests. All pupils have an EHCP and they meet each pupil’s individual needs through careful setting of pupil targeted support, intervention, daily structure, routine and through detailed assessment procedures.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (10-17yrs)

The school has the capacity to educate 74 boys and girls as day pupils within nine class groups. The pupils all have EHCP’s identifying social, emotional and mental health difficulties.   

Well-resourced specialist facilities, including a large horticulture area, hair and beauty salon, construction workshop and catering department, ensure pupils can focus their interest to a variety of attainable employment opportunities.   

The pupils at Crookhey Hall School frequently arrive as disaffected youngsters lacking self-esteem, self-control, direction, goals, role models, expectations and motivation. Their aim is to to re-engage pupils in the life and routines of school, habituate attendance and develop socially adjusted young people who can successfully integrate into society and lead productive, purposeful lives.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (11-19yrs)

Cumberland School is a Co-Educational day school split across two sites. Bridge Campus is based in Bamber Bridge near Preston and Beacon Campus in Rivington, Horwich. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of complex learning needs, and challenging behaviours.   

Cumberland Bridge Campus currently caters for pupils with ASD and associated complex needs. Cumberland Beacon Campus caters for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties with many pupils presenting with additional co-existing conditions, such as ADHD, Attachment Disorder and Speech and Language Difficulties   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (5-12yrs)

Oakfield House School is registered for 36 boys and girls. The pupils at the school have a range of educational needs including emotional, social and Mental Health difficulties which have made it hard for them to cope with mainstream primary schooling. They are also able to provide a separate provision for children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions in a purpose built facility attached to the school.   

Currently pupils are divided into four classes; Sycamore and Birch are located in the main school building with Maple and Willow ASC unit located in the recently built facility.   

Oakfield House School has an outdoor sports area, a multi-use games arena (MUGA), outdoor play equipment and a large sunken garden with picnic benches for children to use.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (6-19yrs)

Oliver House School is a highly specialist school for children with autism. It is specially designed to support young people with high-functioning autism, as well as those with complex autism with significant learning difficulties. The school also has four associated children’s homes, offering 52 week residential care.   

All students admitted have an EHCP and will have experienced difficulties within mainstream and local authority special schools. Many will have been excluded from previous schools or had problems at home because of their complex and challenging needs and behaviours.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (5-19yrs)

Pontville School specialises in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome and Speech Language and Communication Needs.   

Pontville offers a range of provision including day and 38 week residential placements. The school’s residential accommodation consists of two small provisions within the main school building for young people who are resident from Monday to Friday for up to 38 weeks. The school is also able to offer 52 week residential provision working in partnership with a specialist children’s home within the Witherslack Group.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (7-16+yrs)

The Red Rose School provides for the educational, emotional and social needs of up to 52 girls and boys who experience Specific learning difficulties and associated conditions, or have experiences and needs that cause them to become delicate and vulnerable in a mainstream setting.   

Pupils fall within the SpLD continuum form mild to severe and often have multiple diagnoses from various medical, social and educational professionals and associated support agencies.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (10-19yrs)

Roselyn House School is an independent, co-educational school. The school are providers of specialised individual and personalised, education for Young People with a range of Social, Emotional, Behavioural and Specific Learning Difficulties. They cater for a range of students and have proven success with extremely vulnerable students who may have more complex and psychological difficulties.   

They have a range of experienced Senior Managers, Teachers and Learning Support Staff who have proven experience in ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum disorders, Mental Health disorders/diagnosis, sexual exploitation, abuse, attachment disorder and misuse of substances.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (8-18yrs)

Rossendale School provides an education for up to 70 young people who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties who will also be diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and possibly a variety of other comorbid syndromes.   

The school is also able to offer residential support for up to 12 young people, which has been judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the past ten years. Their two homes can accommodate both boys and girls on weekly boarding placements, as well as respite care for existing pupils.   

The school incorporates the main school site, a community-based sixth form and two associated residential homes, around four miles away from the main school site.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (11-18yrs)

Waterloo Lodge School is an independent co-educational day school catering for year olds who have an EHCP for social, emotional and mental health needs.   

The school offers a successful, therapeutic approach to re-engage pupils who’ve endured serious difficulties at their previous schools. Waterloo Lodge offers places to secondary pupils with social & emotional problems, ADHD, autism, and associated conditions.   

In addition to general classrooms there is a Science laboratory, an ICT Suite, an Art room, and a Food Technology room. PE lessons take place in nearby specialist sports facilities with a range of venues being used for Outdoor Education.   

Section 41 Independent specialist school (5-11yrs)

The school supports children who are on the autistic spectrum and for those requiring additional emotional and/or social support.   

The aim of the school is to enable and encourage pupils to learn how to play and develop their basic co-ordination and literacy skills so that they can access learning again.   

Pupils are also given the opportunity to take part in activities outside of the classroom, such as forest school and horse assisted learning, to help them to build their confidence and develop a range of skills to support their personal development.   

As required, young people have the support of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.   

Independent specialist school (5-19yrs)

Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Underley Garden is an Independent Special School and Children’s Home. They state that they are specialists in Education, Care and Therapy for young people with autistic spectrum conditions, learning difficulties, complex behaviour associated with autism and anxiety and mental health needs.   

The school was judged to be Outstanding in all areas in January 2018.They also provide continuing care through our 19-25 service, Underley Adult Care.   

Underley Garden adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our young people and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of young people with complex special educational needs.