Description
Halton School is a small specialist dual site provision which caters for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties who need a smaller, more structured educational placement in order to develop their true potential. The school, as part of The Keys Group, which provides day placements and is approved and registered with the DFE. Halton School is housed across two separate sites with one sharing the same site as Halton House Residential Children’s Home, and the second sharing the same site as Castle View Residential Children’s Home.
Facilities
School with all classrooms being equipped with modern furniture and resources and to meet the diverse needs of the children they ensure that the staff to pupil ratio is very high. The school is registered for 28 pupils and at present there is a head teacher, deputy head teacher and 10 full time members of staff. Class sizes are small and are structured to facilitate the implementation of individual learning plans which ensure each pupil works through a differentiated programme of study appropriate to their ability and Key Stage. The pupils are encouraged to work in a variety of settings; individually, co-operatively in pairs and in small groups, as we believe the development of social skills and independent work strategies are vital.The school introduces the pupils to a wide range of knowledge, skills and experiences - linguistic, literary, mathematical, scientific, technological, moral, physical, aesthetic, creative and social. Pupils work at that level to achieve nationally recognised accreditation in English, Maths, Science, Art /Design Technology.
Features
Things to note
At Halton School, sound academic progress and achievement is of great importance. The school seeks to re-establish the concept of learning as a positive and enjoyable experience. At Halton school Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) is central our approach. The subject is fundamental to the philosophy and curriculum is evident across the subject range.The curriculum is modified to ensure that across the week it allows pupils the opportunity to be supported in re-engaging with the challenge of learning. The structure and planning of PHSE allows the integration of personal development within the curriculum learning. The curriculum is broad and balanced and takes in to account of the 7 areas of learning; linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative. The Curriculum emphasises the need to acquire basic skills in literacy and numeracy, and Maths and English Schemes of work are carefully planned to ensure full coverage of the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to the pupil’s ability.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
2.27 miles
