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Belmont School Case Study

Case Study of Pupil Chris came to Belmont School early in year 8 from a Large High School in Lancashire. He was a twin whose brother was very successful ...

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Crookhey Hall Case Study

Keith was referred to CHS in January 2006. Prior to the referral he had experienced significant difficulties in his schooling.   While at primar...

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Kestrel House Case Study

Harry is diagnosed with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Mild Development Delay.  When starting his educational career at Kestrel Ho...

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Oakfield House Case Study

Connor started at Oakfield in September 2010. He had been placed in a residential care home eighteen months previous for reasons of neglect and alleged sexua...

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Underley Garden School Case Study

Names and other features which could identify the young person have been changed. My name is Jolena. I am 15 years old and I am in year 11. I came to Und...

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Waterloo Lodge Case Study

My name is Karen* and I am 15 years old, this year is my final year at Waterloo Lodge School. I want to tell you about the help and support I received in my ...

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2013-05-07

Longdon Hall Pupils Go Climbing

  Key Stage Two pupils are taking part in a climbing activity, as part of their Outdoor Learning curriculum experience. The group are booked in for a 5 week teambuilding experience at Redpoint Climbing Centre in Birmingham to achieve a Le...

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2013-04-30

Pop Stars Visit Heath Farm

  On 8th April 2013 Heath Farm held a music event available to all foster and birth children. Throughout the day the young people had the chance to play instruments, sing, dance and be creative with art materials, producing some great...

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2013-04-30

Creative Writing by KS3 Pupil

  Below is a story written by Daniel a Year 9 pupil at Heath Farm School: UNTITLED Steven Gough lived with his single mother in a small house on a hill.  Steven would normally keep himself to himself and play with his train s...

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2013-04-26

Claire Lomas Visits the Grange

On Wednesday 24th April Claire Lomas visited The Grange Therapeutic School for a special assembly. Claire is a local sportswoman dedicated to highlighting the need for research into spinal injuries, after being paralysed herself in May 2007 after ...

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28th Mar 2013 - 10:24:09

Autism Care & Education

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26th Mar 2013 - 11:34:22

Acorn Park School: Staff Testimonials

Find out why our staff find working at Acorn Park School so rewarding....

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26th Mar 2013 - 10:45:21

Acorn Park School

Acorn Park is an independent, specialist day and residential school that caters for children and young people aged 4 -- 19 years who have autism and associated difficulties. We have a deservedly good reputation with parents and placing authorities fo...

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19th Dec 2012 - 13:44:38

Underley Garden School: Care

At Underley Garden School our children and young people enjoy a safe, stable and caring home in a variety of residential settings. There are eight residential houses on site. All are fully self-contained within the grounds. Each house has between thr...

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15th May 2013 - 15:47:12

Pupils at The Shires are looking forward to getting out and about around the tow...

Pupils at The Shires are looking forward to getting out and about around the town on their 3 brand new bikes. Previously the school hired bikes to cycle around Rutland Water and now they have their very own bikes to encourage more pupils to get acti...

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9th May 2013 - 12:38:37

Longdon Hall Win 8 Matches in a Row! Tuesday saw Longdon Hall’s KS2 pupils ta...

Longdon Hall Win 8 Matches in a Row! Tuesday saw Longdon Hall’s KS2 pupils take on Forest Oak in only their second match. Longdon started very well which resulted in them taking a 3-0 lead through a great first half hat-trick from Longdon’s very...

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7th May 2013 - 11:55:23

Key Stage Two pupils are taking part in a climbing activity, as part of their Ou...

Key Stage Two pupils are taking part in a climbing activity, as part of their Outdoor Learning curriculum experience. The group are booked in for a 5 week teambuilding experience at Redpoint Climbing Centre in Birmingham to achieve a Level One Nation...

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7th May 2013 - 10:48:04

Longdon Hall School in Staffordshire are currently expanding their outstanding t...

Longdon Hall School in Staffordshire are currently expanding their outstanding team and are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant, Family Support Worker, Office Administrator, Class Teacher and a Facilities Co-ordinator. Follow the link for more infor...

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