Description
Crookhey Hall School is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 10 to 17 (Gender - 10 to 17 )
Standing in 15 acres of grounds and woodland, Crookhey Hall School offers an outstanding environment for pupils to overcome any existing educational boundaries and to re-engage with learning. Well resourced specialist facilities, including a large horticulture area, construction workshop and catering department, ensure pupils are provided with every chance to access a broad and varied vocational alongside their vocational studies.The school’s first class leadership team is committed to ensure success for each pupil, through a wide range of accredited courses and via an individual curriculum, to try to ensure every pupil can move on to work or college as well as a meaningful and successful adult life.
Facilities
Education
The school attaches great importance on providing a varied and stimulating experience. Class groups are small with a high staffing ratio. This allows us to provide programmes of study which are personalised to meet individual needs.Assessment of pupils’ needs forms an integral part of the induction and monitoring process and staff work closely with each young person to provide an appropriate, challenging and positive educational experience. At Key Stage 3, the school provides a balanced curriculum which includes English, Maths, Science, ICT, Design Technology, Horticulture, PE, Outdoor Education, Art and P.S.H.E.A prime focus is on the development of literacy and numeracy. In Key Stage 4, the focus is on accredited pathways. The opportunity to take GCSE examinations sits alongside thr excellent vocational curriculum, functional skills and Entry Level Certification. Vocational accreditation is available in Horticulture, Hair and Beauty, Catering, Construction and Mechanics and pupils can follow a programme of study in Small Animal Care. They also offer accredited college courses in Welding and Vehicle Maintenance. Unit Award accreditation’s have been introduced with a focus on individual learning targets assessed though a portfolio of evidence of project based activities. These qualifications are available across both key stages and offer a sound introduction to accredited study . All accreditation is recognised through the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF).
Outdoor Education
The Outdoor Education provision has expanded to include snowboarding, skiing and bmxing. Snowboarding and skiing are held at Manchester’s Chill Factore where the pupils attend a 6 week course. All pupils managed to progress from the nursery slopes onto the main slope, which is the largest indoor slope in the country. Many of the pupils enjoyed it so much that they would love to pursue further lessons in their own time.Just recently pupils have been fortunate enough to have a go at Bmxing at Preston Pirates BMX track. Pupils received quality professional coaching from a senior national coach which developed all pupils’ skill levels and confidence to ride faster and safer.
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Beyond The Classroom
The curriculum is complemented by a variety of trips and activities that take place out of school to encourage and build on the learning that takes place in the classroom. In order for our pupils to experience successful adult lives, it is important that they are exposed to a variety of social situations to promote confidence and adaptability – Crookhey Hall strives to ensure that all pupils are provided with a range of activities to support this.The school follows the National Curriculum with a particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy and strives to engage even the most reluctant learners with a stimulating and broad provision. Pathways can be tailored to individual interest and ability, with a clear emphasis on potential career opportunities and college programmes at post-16 level.
Trips and Activities
As part of their social and emotional development, pupils have the opportunity each Friday afternoon to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities including: golf, swimming, football, boxing, art, computing, fishing, construction, horticulture, small animal care, gym and cookery.
Extra Curricular
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7.46 miles
