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Nurturing Positive Outcomes through Education and Care

for Children, Young People and Adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

About Us

At The Aurora Group, we believe in giving people the opportunities they need to lead fulfilling, independent lives. Established in 2015, we are now the UK’s sixth largest provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Across our network of pioneering schools, colleges and residential homes, our dedicated and experienced staff work in collaboration with specialist teams of professionals to enable every young person to explore and develop their own unique talents, skills and abilities.

The Aurora Group | Special Needs & Disability (SEND) Schools

Our children’s services include specialist day schools and children’s homes. Our adult services include specialist post 16 colleges and residential care homes.

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  • Aurora Beeches School

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    Specialist academic and therapeutic provision in a peaceful, rural setting, for young people aged 11- 16 with Autism spectrum conditions or additional social, emotional and mental health needs.


    Cranborne, Dorset
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    11 -16
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Brooklands School

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    An independent specialist day school supporting young people aged 9-16 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs and behavioural challenges.


    Leyland, Lancashire
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    9 -16
    Mixed
    • 38 weeks of the year, day
  • Aurora Caterham Education Centre

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    Specialist secondary education in a calm, nurturing environment, for children aged 11-19 with communication difficulties typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.


    Caterham, Surrey
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • COIN
      Communication and Interaction Needs

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    • PDA
    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    11 -16
    Mixed
    • 38 Weeks, day
  • Aurora Cedars School

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    A brand new specialist independent day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 5-19 with additional social, emotional and mental health needs.


    Wolverhampton
    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    5 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 week, day
  • Aurora Eccles School

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    Specialist academic and therapeutic provision in a creative, supportive environment, for students aged 11-18 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.


    Quidenham, Norfolk
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • Learning Difficulties
      Learning Difficulties

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    • MLD
      Moderate Learning Difficulties

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    • SLCN
    11 -16
    Mixed
    • 38 Weeks, day
  • Aurora Fairway School

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    A specialist day school located in St Ives, Cambridge, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11-16 with a range of complex needs.


    St Ives, Cambridgeshire
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    11 -16
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Hanley School

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    Independent specialist education for young people aged 6 to 19 who have complex communication and social needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.


    Bucknall, Staffordshire
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    6 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 week, day
  • Aurora Hedgeway School

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    Flexible, inclusive education and a positive, vibrant learning community, for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication.


    Pilning, South Gloucestershire
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    7 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Ivy Lane School

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    A specialist school providing education for young people aged 11 to 19 with complex care needs.


    Wakefield
    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Complex Health Needs
      Complex Health Needs

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    • Learning Difficulties
      Learning Difficulties

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    • SLCN
    11 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 Weeks, day
  • Aurora Keyes Barn School

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    A specialist, independent primary school for boys aged 5-12 who face challenges associated with additional social, emotional or mental health needs.


    Salwick, Lancashire
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • ASD
    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • ODD
      Oppositional Defiance Disorder

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    • MLD
      Moderate Learning Difficulties

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    5 -12
    Boys
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Meldreth Manor School

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    Education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs.


    Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • ASD
    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • PDA
    • SLCN
    6 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 and 52 Weeks, day
  • Aurora Poppyfield School

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    A specialist day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11- 16 with Autism and associated behavioural and communication difficulties.


    Effingham, Surrey
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • COIN
      Communication and Interaction Needs

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    11 -16
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Redehall School

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    Specialist education in a calm, nurturing environment, for children aged 7-16 with communication difficulties typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.


    Smallfield, Surrey
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • COIN
      Communication and Interaction Needs

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    7 -16
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Rowan School

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    A brand-new specialist and therapeutic provision supporting pupils aged 5 -16 with autism spectrum conditions, moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.


    Reading
    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • ASD
    • Learning Difficulties
      Learning Difficulties

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    5 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Severnside School

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    A specialist independent day school, offering academic and therapeutic provision for students aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, Autism and additional learning needs.


    Berkeley, Gloucestershire
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    11 -16
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Summerfields School

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    A brand new school supporting young people aged 5 to 19 who have complex communication and social needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.


    Wilmslow, Cheshire East
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    5 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 Week , day
  • Aurora Vincent House School

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    A brand new SEND Secondary school opening in 2025 in the heart of Horsham, for young people who are predominantly autistic aged 11-19.


    Horsham
    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • ASD
    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    11 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora White House School

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    Specialist academic and therapeutic provision in a caring, supportive environment, for children aged 5-11 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.


    Quidenham, Norfolk
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • MLD
      Moderate Learning Difficulties

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    5 -11
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Wilden View School

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    A brand new school supporting young people aged 5 to 19 who have a range of complex learning needs including social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties


    Kidderminster, Worcestershire
    5 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 Week , day
  • Aurora Woodlands School

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    An independent specialist day school supporting young people aged 10-19 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs and behavioural challenges.


    Darwen, Lancashire
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    10 -19
    Mixed
    • 38 Week, day
  • Aurora Boveridge College

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    A specialist further education college providing day and residential support for young people with Autism spectrum conditions or additional social, emotional and mental health needs.


    Cranborne, Dorset
    • ADHD
      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include a short attention span, constantly fidgeting and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can often be treated with medicines and talking therapies.

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    • APD
      Antisocial Personality Disorder

      Someone with antisocial personality disorder will typically be manipulative, deceitful and reckless, and will not care for other people's feelings.

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    • ASC
      Autism Spectrum Conditions

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    • Asp
      Asperger Syndrome

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    • SEMH
      Social Emotional and Mental Health

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    16 -25
    Mixed
    • 38 Weeks, day
    • Up to 52 Weeks, residential
    • 38 weeks, outreach
  • Aurora Foxes

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    Aurora Foxes is a specialist college and training hotel for young people aged 16 - 25 with learning disabilities, situated in the friendly seaside town of Minehead.


    Minehead, Somerset
    16 -25
    Mixed
    • 38 week, day
    • 38 week, residential
  • Aurora Hyde Lodge Residential Home

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    Living and learning in a warm, nurturing environment for young adults with complex needs and multiple learning difficulties.


    Westbury Park, Bristol
    • Adults with complex and severe learning difficulties
      Adults with complex and severe learning difficulties

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    • PDA
    18+
    Mixed
    • 52 Week, residential
  • Aurora Meldreth Manor Children's Home

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    A residential children’s home for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs.


    Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
    6 -19
    Mixed
    • 52 Weeks, residential
  • Aurora Orchard Manor Residential Home

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    A living and learning environment, designed to facilitate the transition from education into adulthood for young adults with multiple complex needs.


    Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
    18 -30
    Mixed
    • 52 Week, residential

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