Description
Aurora Eccles School is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 3 to 19 (Gender - 3 to 19 )
Aurora Eccles is an independent, specialist day school for students aged 11-18 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings, either as a result of specific learning difficulties or more complex communication and interaction difficulties (including those associated with autism spectrum conditions). They have high expectations for all the students and they encourage them to expect more for themselves. They offer a personalised package of education and support to each student, designed around the needs identified in their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The ambition is to give our students all the skills they need to lead an independent, fulfilling adult life. They do this not only by providing opportunities for them to achieve academically, but also by helping them develop the practical skills necessary to manage their own physical, emotional and social wellbeing and to understand their place in the world.
Facilities
Curriculum
Students at Aurora Eccles enjoy a broad curriculum that mirrors the experience of their mainstream peers, based around the core subjects of English, mathematics, science and humanities along with specialist subjects including computing and ICT, art and multimedia, and design and technology. They also offer all our students opportunities to develop non-academic ‘life skills’ such as cookery, gardening and construction. The older students have the option to complete the ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE), a substantial, nationally recognised qualification in skills development. The CoPE enables students to practise, develop and demonstrate six important skills that are required for success in higher education, training or employment: teamwork, problem solving, discussion, research, oral presentation and self-management.
Features
Things to note
Students at Aurora Eccles benefit from access to facilities including a music room, science laboratories, cookery room, and technology and art studios, and enjoy regular use of our extensive sports and recreation facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, large sports field, activity centre and climbing wall. All students take part in a range of individual and team sports, with both inter-house and external fixtures against other schools planned regularly throughout the academic year.Set in 34 acres of beautiful countryside, Aurora Eccles also has a wealth of exciting outdoor learning spaces for students, including an area of magnificent private woodland, which is used for the Outdoor and Woodland Learning (OWLs) programme. Incorporating a range of adventurous activities delivered by qualified Forest School practitioners, the OWLs programme offers students the freedom to be the architects of their own learning, all within a natural environment.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
0.27 miles
