Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form
Special needs catered for
Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form is an independent school for day and residential students from ages 5 year to 20 years. We work with children and young people with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental language disorder.
Our placements are funded by local authorities and our students come from all over the country.
Our approach has a proven track record of producing exceptional outcomes for students from educationally and socially enabling them to become happy confident independent and valued members of society. The school is rated �Outstanding� by Ofsted.
Specialist facilities
The school has a range of specialist facilities across the School and Sixth form sites:
- Life Skills Residential Cottage
- Science Laboratory�s
- Technology Suite
- Hair and Beauty Salon
- Music Suite
- Art and Design Suite
- Horticultural area
- Climbing wall
- Swimming Pool
- Gym/fitness suite
- Squash/badminton courts
- Sensory integration therapy suites
Support services provided
Our school and sixth form offers a mainstream curriculum which is differentiated to meet the individual needs of our students. Therapies, including speech & language therapy and occupational therapy, are integrated throughout the curriculum and we provide a truly holistic approach without students at the centre of this.
The primary curriculum is planned to support students to develop the capacity to formulate and communicate ideas and feelings whilst enhancing perceptual skills too.
The secondary curriculum is board and balances and builds on the skills acquired in primary and further promotes independence, literacy, numeracy, creativity and problem solving. All students are supported to achieve external qualifications as appropriate to their pathway.
The sixth from curriculum supports the transition into the next stage of their education and/or employment journey. Additional external qualifications (GCSE, BTEC and A Level) are offered along with access to FE provision in the local and wider area, where appropriate.
We have one of the largest teams of Speech and Language therapists and Occupational therapist in the UK, outside of the NHS. The therapists provide bespoke interventions through individual, paired and group sessions, as well as class team teaching.
We also have a large mental health team who provide individual intervention along with support and advice to teams.
Our Health Promotions Team oversee all aspects of our Healthcare Plans and medication, along with providing general advice and support for all health-related issues.
We have a Student Wellbeing Officer on each site who is available throughout the day providing support for all students. They also look after our school dog, Bramble.
Residential students stay in one of our two children�s� homes, which provide a modern warm, welcoming and homely environment with an emphasis on improving independence, choice - making and daily living skills. Young people have an individualised programme of recreational activities on and off the school site.
Home school links
We recognise the vital role that parents play in a students� placement and we pride ourselves on the excellent links we nurture with parents and carers.
We offer regular advice and guidance for parents and carers to support their child at home in order to ensure the very best outcomes.
General environment
The school sits across two separate locations, within a couple of miles of each other. Both sites are situated within the peaceful Derbyshire countryside but have easy access to main roads and transport links.
We have a primary centre which is the base for young people aged 5 to 11 years.
We have a number of residential houses across both sites.
Aims and philosophy
For our students to reach their full potential and fell an integrated and valued member of society.
We do this by:
- Giving students a sense of belonging
- Developing a sense of productivity
- Promoting emotional and physical wellbeing
Our teachers plan and deliver lessons in collaboration with our large therapies team.
Alderwasley Hall School & Sixth Form Prospectus 2023/2024
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