welcome TO ACORN SCHOOL
We are an independent co-educational school which provides a supportive learning environment for Pupils from Key Stage 2-4 with Social, Emotional, Mental Health difficulties, Autism and/or Specific Learning Difficulties.
I am privileged to be the Headteacher of this nurturing school, where the individual Child is at the heart of what we do. We recognise that every Pupil is different, yet equal, and all Team Members are committed to treating each individual with inclusion, compassion and understanding. We understand that every Pupil will have different needs and offer a safe and encouraging learning environment where Pupils can feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
At Acorn School we aim to help our Pupils to overcome their individual challenges by supporting them with underlying difficulties that may be leading to displays of frustration. A carefully planned and bespoke curriculum, which includes social development as well as academic and vocational learning allows our Pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Zoey Shelley
MBA, QTLS, NPQEL
Executive Headteacher
- Smaller class sizes of: 1 Teacher, 1 Teaching Assistant & 4 Pupils
- 42 places, mixed gender
- In-house integrated therapies team
- Key stage 2-4
- 1:1 support available
- Broad and balanced curriculum offer
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DELIVERING OUR VALUES
At Acorn School, the individual needs of our Pupils are at the heart of all that we do.
We work closely with our Pupils, their families and professionals to create bespoke programmes of learning, which are tailored to their education, social and emotional needs, supporting them to achieve their full potential. This means that we deliver a personalised curriculum, which, where possible, acknowledges the national curriculum and meets the individual needs of our Pupils, whilst also supporting them to meet the outcomes identified in their EHCPs.
To achieve this, every Pupil has an individual Pathway Plan and Provision Map which identifies their areas of need and how we can best address them, both in terms of Team Member approach and the curriculum that they are provided. Our goal is to provide access to the best academic outcomes possible as well as preparing our Pupils for adulthood and the next stage of their education by equipping them with the skills required to achieve personal success.
OUR CORE OFFER
Acorn School supports Pupils between the ages of 8 and 16 who have difficulties with their social, emotional and mental health, as well as other complex needs often associated with Autism, Attachment & Trauma .
At Acorn School we aim to provide a caring learning environment where Pupils can experience positive learning opportunities that will enable them to develop their full potential socially, emotionally, academically and physically. We aim for our Pupils to develop their feelings of self-worth, grow intellectually, build positive relationships and develop their life and social skills in order that they will become happy, confident and valued members of society.
Our therapeutic core offer
REFERRALS & ADMISSIONS
Pupil intake to Acorn School is determined through an assessment process. Parents/Carers and professionals are welcome to contact the school for more information once you have read our prospectus. We take applications at all points of the year.
