Sketchley School and Forest House – Priory Education Services
Special needs catered for
Specialist education for pupils aged 8-19 years with severe to mild autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and associated difficulties. Children may also have moderate challenging behaviour as a result of their communication difficulties and their lack of social understanding.
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Specialist facilities
We adopt a multidisciplinary approach to education using the best practice from models such as TEACCH, PECS, active learning programmes and also draw on the expertise of those developed in other Priory schools. We take a child-centred approach and focus on the needs of each individual pupil to create a framework for learning which promotes self-confidence and self-esteem.
Support services provided
Key worker for each child. Access to therapeutic support including psychiatrist, psychologist and speech & language therapist.
Education
The curriculum is designed to provide rich learning experiences that reflect pupils’ needs, abilities and interests. Pupils have access to the National Curriculum through materials such as the QCA and EQUALS units of work. Pupils learn in small, well-equipped classes of up to six and are grouped by Key Stage.
Extended day
The school operates on an extended day basis and offers continuous education and care. There is a particular emphasis on independence and life skills training which takes place throughout the normal school day and can be extended until 8pm where required. The extended day will benefit pupils who require structure, routine and planned learning for more than the normal school day, and will include those who present particularly challenging behaviour, noticeably increased in the evenings when needing to occupy themselves and when routine is at a minimum. The additional support of the extended day will enable many children to live at home with their families, where a residential school may otherwise be the only option.
Aims and philosophy
We aim to bring out the best in each child to enable them to live happy, functioning and meaningful lives. Within a safe, structured and predictable environment, pupils will develop the skills needed to live as independently as possible so they are able to enjoy their lives and make real life choices as they reach adulthood.
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