weLcome TO NEPTUNE SCHOOL
Neptune School in Warmley is an independent, co-educational school which provides day placements for Children and Young People that challenge conventional mainstream provisions.
Neptune school provides education for Children and young people through Key Stages 2 to 4 who have autism and associated social, emotional and mental health development needs that impact upon their emotional health and wellbeing and create barriers to learning.
Neptune School is a diverse and dynamic community of dedicated Team Members and individual, inspiring Young People. We are driven to work collectively to grow as a school and to find new ways to learn and expand our horizons.
We champion progress and are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all members of our school community. As a team, we believe in the value of equipping our Pupils with the skills that they will need to succeed in the world beyond our gates. We strive to dedicate as much care and attention to social and emotional development and to preparing for adulthood as we do to academic development.
At Neptune School, we strongly believe that we all play a part in building exciting and ambitious futures and always strive to find new and exciting ways to work with Pupils, families and the wider community.
Julie Norris
Headteacher
- Small class sizes
- 25 places, mixed gender
- In-house integrated therapies team
- Key stage 2-4
- 1:1 support available
- Broad and balanced curriculum offer
TAKE THE TOUR
DELIVERING OUR VALUES
At Neptune School, the individual needs of our Pupils are at the heart of all that we do.
We work closely with our Children/Young People, Parents/Carers and Professionals to create bespoke programmes of learning for Pupils, which are tailored to their educational and 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 Edcuation Health Care Plan (EHCPs).
To achieve this, every Pupil has an individual education plan 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.
THE CORE OFFER
Our curriculum offer includes small class sizes, with a high Team Member to Pupil ratio, and a primary model where Pupils have a dedicated team.
Pupils will have their own personalised learning space where they are able to grow in confidence whilst feeling nurtured and encouraged to develop as individual Learners. We achieve this through our inclusive multidisciplinary approach to learning and development, which is supported by access to our team of highly qualified therapeutic practitioners, and through our bespoke and individualised programs of study.
We also provide a comprehensive program of extended learning, which takes place outside of the classroom. This experiential based learning approach supports our Pupils to grow in confidence and to successfully transition into life outside of school.
We have high expectations for every Pupil and believe that all Pupils can achieve, thrive and succeed when provided with the right support.
Our aim is to provide a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment where Pupils feel valued, understood and able to learn effectively. Through a personalised approach, we support Pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally whilst building confidence, resilience and independence.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum alongside a wide range of enrichment opportunities that enable Pupils to discover new interests, develop skills and experience success. Pupils are supported to work towards appropriate qualifications, accreditations and recognised outcomes that reflect their individual abilities, interests and future aspirations. We work closely with Parents, Carers and Professionals to ensure that every Pupil receives consistent support and is well prepared for future education, employment and adult life.
As a specialist provision for Pupils with complex SEND needs, we deliver bespoke educational and therapeutic programmes tailored to each individual.
Our curriculum is adapted to meet the needs of our Pupils, ensuring barriers to learning can be identified and addressed. As an attachment and trauma aware school, we recognise that all behaviour is communication and seek to understand the needs that sit behind it.
What truly sets us apart is our integrated therapeutic approach. Our on-site Integrated Therapies Team works closely with Leaders, Teachers and Pupils to ensure therapeutic support is embedded throughout the school day. Rather than being separate from education, therapy forms part of everyday school life, helping Pupils develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, build relationships and engage successfully in learning.
We also maintain strong partnerships with families, local authorities and external professionals to provide joined-up support throughout a Pupil’s school journey and during key periods of transition.
Every Pupil benefits from a personalised package of education, therapeutic support and intervention designed around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.
- Small class sizes with additional support where required.
- Bespoke learning programmes including targeted literacy and numeracy interventions
- Specialist differentiated teaching.
- GCSE, Functional Skills, and other accreditation pathways.
- Weekly enrichment, outdoor learning and self-esteem building activities.
- Rigorous academic and developmental progress tracking.
- Regular reviews with Parents and Carers to discuss progress and agree targets.
We believe that every Pupil has the right to therapeutic support alongside their education. We recognise that the two are not mutually exclusive, which is why our on-site Integrated Therapies Team (ITT) works closely with Leaders, Teachers and Pupils to ensure therapeutic support is embedded throughout the school day.
Therapeutic support is an integral part of each Pupil’s individual education programme and is designed to meet their social, emotional, behavioural and communication needs. Through assessment, observation, interaction and information gathering, we develop personalised therapeutic approaches that enable Pupils to grow, develop and engage successfully in learning.
Pupils may access:
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Individual therapeutic interventions
- Group-based therapeutic programmes
Our therapeutic provision is clinically driven and tailored to individual need. Support may include direct therapeutic intervention, such as one-to-one sessions with a Therapist, alongside indirect therapeutic programmes and strategies delivered throughout the school day. Interventions may be time-limited or ongoing, depending on need and regular clinical review.
The Integrated Therapies Team also provides:
- Consultation and guidance for Teachers and Team Members.
- Support with EHCP reviews and multi-agency meetings.
- Behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
- Risk management and safeguarding consultation.
- Classroom observations and feedback.
- Sensory environment recommendations.
- Communication-friendly environment support.
- Support for education teams in delivering therapeutic approaches and programmes, such as Zones of Regulation.
- Training, modelling and reflective practice for Team Members.
Our therapeutic model is grounded in attachment-aware and trauma-informed practice. We believe that positive outcomes are achieved when the whole environment supports a Pupil’s growth and development. By working collaboratively with education teams, families and professionals, we create a nurturing environment where Pupils feel safe, understood and supported to flourish.
REFERRALS & ADMISSIONS
Pupil intake to Neptune 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.
- Information about the school supplied to prospective Parents/Carers, Professionals and placement teams supplied via the school website and by enquiry.
- Parents/Carers and/or Local Authority make an application for a place at the school.
- Neptune’s Senior Leadership Team will review the paperwork supplied in the application and make an initial decision on whether the school can meet the Child’s needs.
- School will invite Parents/Carers for an initial meeting to further determine whether the school can meet the Child’s need.
- Following this meeting, the Senior Leadership Team will decide whether a place will be offered within five working days, unless further information is required, in which case this will be requested within that time frame
- If a place is offered, Parents/Carers will be invited for an initial meeting where all relevant information can be shared. The Pupil will also be invited to this initial meeting and will be given a tour of the school where appropriate.
- A member of the Senior Leadership Team will liaise with the Pupil’s previous education provision to gather all relevant information about the Pupil
- A start date will be agreed for the Pupil
- Neptune School will send out an admissions pack which will include information about the school for both Parents/Carers and Pupil.
- An individual risk assessment and behaviour management plan will be created prior to admission for the Pupil.
- The Parent/Carer and local authority will need to make transport arrangements for the Pupil at this stage.
- A clear transition plan will be made with the Local Authority, the current school placement and the Parents/Carers .
- The Pupil will join Neptune and follow their transition plan to ensure a well managed move from their previous setting
- Within the first twelve weeks of the Pupil’s new placement, their tutor will assess them more thoroughly and report a full list of baselines in order to enable us to plan an individualised curriculum for that Pupil.
