Description
ALP Leicester is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 6 to 19 (Gender - 6 to 19 )
ALP Leicester is an Independent Special Needs School catering for learners aged between 6 and 19. The school is Ofsted registered and caters for 35 young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs. The unique selling point is that they offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. They also recognise the importance of building up routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning. ALP Leicester is on the same site as the Cedars Academy in Birstall, in what was previously known as Stonehill School. The school is thriving with unique opportunities for young people. Primary and secondary/post 16 have their own designated space. However, both are able to access the schools facilities which include a construction workshop, two libraries, a large garden, playing field, forest school, a music studio, hairdressing suite, art studio,individual classrooms and group rooms. The school benefits from a range of professionals on its staff team including a Careers officer, Speech and Language therapist, Dyslexia specialist and Counsellor.
Facilities
PSHE: Effective planning and delivery of PSHE has been a focus of our Healthy School’s journey. PSHE education is central to helping pupils to stay healthy and safe, and to equip them with the personal and social skills to negotiate life’s challenges, opportunities and risks. They offer a broad range of PSHE within the curriculum including qualifications in Personal and Social Development, Well-Being and Employability Skills
Healthy Eating: The school meals are freshly prepared onsite. We are passionate about preparing fresh, healthy meals which taste great, and encourages our students to try a variety of foods from different cultures. This helps us to ensure our students are having a balanced diet which has proven to increase their ability to concentrate and learn. And of course, for those students who bring pack lunches, They offer guidance on how to prepare healthy meals and snacks at home.
Physical Activity: They provide all children with a minimum of 2 hours PE every week, as well as opportunities to complete other activities such as sensory circuits and outdoor pursuits Becoming a Healthy School has confirmed that we ensure every child has an equal opportunity to take part in PE and Sport at a level appropriate to their development.
Social, Emotional, and Mental Healthy (SEMH): SEMH forms an integral part of our curriculum. All our students have SEMH targets which are reviewed termly, and pupil achievements are rewarded individually or as a class.
Features
Things to note
SEN Support
ALP Schools cater for various special educational needs and comorbid diagnosis. We understand that both young people and family members sometimes need more information on these.
Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome is an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) otherwise referred to as an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The key difference between Asperger’s and ASD / ASC is the lack of a language disorder and/ or the lack of a learning difficulty. Asperger’s syndrome is often referred to as a difficulty with social skills. That is because people with Asperger’s syndrome will typically have difficulties with social communication, social interaction and social imagination.Like all ASCs / ASDs, Asperger’s cannot be cured. However, children and young people with Asperger’s may be supported with special educational provision to help them develop social communication, interaction and imagination skills.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
2.14 miles
