Description
Quorn Hall School is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 6 to 17 (Gender - 6 to 17 )
Welcome to Quorn Hall; an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports children with a variety of special educational needs including autism, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. In order to support these needs and associated behaviours the staff place the pupils at the centre of everything they do.The team here at Quorn are highly skilled and trained in all aspects of their roles, particularly in enabling children to develop self-regulation strategies so that they can access education. In order to achieve this the educational team are actively supported by broad clinical and therapeutic disciplines ensuring a holistic approach to the achievement of wideranging developmental, social, communicative, sensory and academic outcomes.Quorn Hall offers an integrated model of education and therapy which dovetail to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported. The breadth of experiences and curricula offered ensure that every pupil is able to maximise their progress. In order to achieve this the academic subjects are implemented in an inclusive environment enabling children to overcome barriers to learning that they have often experienced in previous educational settings.
Facilities
Primary School
Classes in our primary years currently have no more than 8 students. The learning environment is a space where students can explore and develop their love for learning in a safe and nurturing way. They focus on teaching and learning around providing an understanding about why it is good to learn and how it will benefit them in later life.During the day, our students experience a wide variety of subjects, which are all underpinned with English and Maths. Students can experience Science, Cooking, Forest School, thematic studies, PE, Performing Arts and PSHE. They also look at the social and behavioural aspects of attending school and learning with others.
Secondary School
In Key stage 3 and 4 classes range between 6 - 8 students. Each morning the classes are taught Maths and English by their class teacher with the support of specialist English and Maths teachers in Key stage 4 in preparation for their qualifications during their time in this Key stage. The teaching is highly differentiated taking into account the starting point and progress of the individual student. We work on developing independence skills and a willingness to learn.In Key Stage 3 and 4 we have adopted a two tier pathway for students to work on this is reviewed termly with teachers and the Assistant Head Teachers in charge of the curriculum, teaching and learning.The two pathways are built to help be flexible to meet the needs of the individual student and provide a foundation for what they are working towards once they have left Quorn Hall School.Here is a breakdown of the pathways at Quorn Hall School.
Features
Things to note
Sports Leaders
During Key stage 4, our pupils undertake a qualification in Sports Leadership where they will learn and demonstrate important life skills such as; effective communication and organisation. Through their learning, the pupils will develop confidence to help lead basic physical activities to younger people, their peers, older generations and within the community.The courses involve both guided & peer-to-peer learning and supervised leadership to ensure that learners have all the skills they need to lead basic physical activities to other people.We offer qualifications in Sports Leadership at Level 1, 2 to ensure that pupils have a structured leadership pathway that helps them develop along the way. Our Level 2 Qualification Sports Leadership is recognised in personal statements for further education and can lead to our pupils having the opportunity, if desired, to go on to college and complete their Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership (SL3) which carries UCAS points!
Therapy
As each young person joins us, our Head SENCo assesses their therapeutic needs and makes recommendations as to whether therapy should be delivered on a 1:1 basis or in small group sessions.Therapies on offer at Quorn Hall School include: Art therapy, Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Drawing and talking therapy,Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy. Quorn Hall School has a social worker onsite who works with students and parents/carers to support the relationship and transition between school and home, and has access to Clinical Psychologists who work closely with academic and pastoral staff. We are also adding Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy to the team here at Quorn Hall School.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
0.93 miles
