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Alderwasley Hall is currently the largest specialist residential school in the UK, approved by the DCSF, for pupils whose SEN arise from their difficulties with speech, language and communication and Aspergers and Higher Functioning Autism.
At the heart of our work is the collaborative planning, teaching and assessment which takes place intensively between speech and language therapists, specialist teachers, care workers and learner support staff.
Class sizes are kept small (max 11) to ensure that all pupils benefit from the high levels of specialist intervention and a curriculum which provides a wide range of school and community based learning and social opportunities. We were delighted with comments in the Ofsted report, which included:
'The quality of education and care provided at Alderwasley Hall School, including for post 16 students at Callow Park College, is good. It is significantly enhanced by a range of high quality therapies.'(May 2008)
Prospective pupils are assessed by a multi disciplinary team prior to admission. Each assessment is individually structured to take account of previous information and is planned and carried out with our Teachers, SLTs, Occupational Therapist, Nurse and Residential Care staff.
Pupils reside in houses according to their age and reflecting their levels of social awareness and personal responsibility. Those post 16 students who have attained higher levels of independence live offsite at Cavendish House in Matlock.
The two main school sites benefit from extensive grounds. There are motor therapy and occupational therapy facilities including a football pitch, a swimming pool, a purpose-built climbing wall, squash court and ICT suites. Over recent years we have developed links with local mainstream education providers and community groups so that our pupils can participate in activities with a wider peer group. Links with local employers also provide valuable work experience opportunities for pupils in Key Stage 4 and above.
MISSION STATEMENT
'We all work together to create a happy and caring environment which enables our pupils to learn and communicate with confidence, and grow as valued members of society.'
Age range: 5 - 19
Day pupils: 23 boys and 7 girls
Annual day fees: £34,635 - £38,989
Full boarding pupils: 60 boys and 14 girls
Annual full boarding fees: £57,124 - £124,117
This school offers flexi-boarding.
TOTAL PUPILS: 83 boys and 21 girls
Staff numbers: 134 full time
Method of entry: Assessment, Referral by Local Authority or Social Services, Residential assessment, This is a Special School, This school is for pupils with autistic spectrum needs (or autistic spectrum PLUS other special education needs), Visit school
Accreditations and affiliations: NAS, NASS Special Schools, DCFS
Religious affiliation: No religious affiliation, All denominations welcome
Teaching languages: English
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Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, BTEC
% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 8%Are vocational courses (such as AVCE/GNVQ) offered? Yes
4 courses are offered for age 18 exams
This school is a special school that provides for this particular need:
Autistic Spectrum of Difficulties
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Language and Communication Disorders
Aspergers Syndrome
Epilepsy
Dual/Multi-Sensory Impairment (DSI/MSI)
This school operates 52 weeks in the year.
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