Parents and Carers

Your experience with us

We recognise that families know their children better than anyone else. Right from the start we make sure that we spend time listening to families to find out as much as we can, as together we develop the start of their learning journey. Each family is unique and we strive hard to ensure that every family feels both valued and supported.

Families have been on an incredible journey before they reach us, and have the significant responsibility of caring for a child with complex additional needs. This is a 24-hour role and brings with it both rewards and challenges. We understand that families feel uncertain about what the future holds and may carry a sense of anxiety.  We continually develop and adapt our support for each family, so that whilst caring for their children, we also acknowledge our responsibility to listen to and understand the needs and priorities of parents and carers.

Uniform

We know that our learners often have multiple barriers towards engaging in education, and we do not want a set school uniform to be one of them, we do not have a specific uniform that our learners must wear.

If you would like further information on anything to do with uniform then please speak to the Deputy Head for your child’s school.

Our School Day

Our school day will vary depending on the individual needs of each child and the specifics of their timetable.

A basic overview of the school day is outlined below.

9.00 Start of the school day/morning session

10.30- 10.45 Break

12.00- 12.45 Lunch

12.45 Start of the afternoon session

1.45 – 2.00 Break

3.00 End of the school day

In total if learners are in full time they would be in for 30 hours a week.