Vision and Ethos Statement


We are committed to:

  • Nurturing our students so that they are able to Grow and Flourish in all aspects of their lives.
  • Teaching our students to be Respectful to others and their environment, to be Responsible and to be Ready to learn.
  • Providing an outstanding, holistic and personalised educational experience for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Providing a welcoming, happy and supportive environment for each student where individual achievement, success and the joy of learning is celebrated.
  • Providing the opportunity for learning outside the classroom and beyond the school day through an extensive outdoor education curriculum, our residential provision and participation in adventurous residential activities.
  • Enabling each student to develop a positive self-worth and self- esteem by nurturing their well-being and providing them for an opportunity for success and achievement.
  • Supporting our students to overcome barriers so that they can live a happy and fulfilled life as adults within our society.
  • Enabling each student to achieve their full potential by providing a relevant, adapted and challenging curriculum that is tailored to the individual needs of each student. 
  • Creating a caring and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and each individual valued for their own unique talents.
  • Continually developing our staff, so that they are able to provide the best possible learning experience for our students.
  • Being an inclusive school where all children can thrive and achieve their full potential regardless of their background and needs.
  • Providing well-resourced classrooms and learning areas, to ensure every student receives a first-class educational experience.
  • Collaborating with families and all agencies to holistically meet the diverse needs of every student.
  • Valuing the voices of our students and have an appointed student council that discusses and addresses school development and wider issues.  Students are an integral part of developing their own support plans and shaping their education making our academy a unique learning environment.

We believe that every student has the ability to succeed and achieve.  We thoroughly enjoy in supporting them on their unique learning journey.