Description
They deliver specialist educational, vocational, and therapeutic and care services for young people aged 7-19 years with a diagnosis of autism and associated complex needs. The school is located in the peaceful and idyllic Somerset countryside near the town of Highbridge. Whilst they benefit from a beautiful rural location, the school has good transport links, being situated just a five minutes’ drive from the M5 motorway. They are proud that the young people leaving our school all move on to further learning or employment.
Sedgemoor Manor School is a converted manor house in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. The extensive grounds provide opportunities for rewarding life experiences that broaden our students’ horizons, including caring for animals, a forest school, gardening and horticulture.
Facilities
Education Services
At Sedgemoor Manor School, they encourage young people to follow their passions and to avoid placing limitations on what they can achieve. They work holistically with each student, guiding them to develop socially and emotionally, and providing them with the tools and strategies to address the challenges that their autism presents. The aim is that they achieve the academic qualifications for the next step of their life journey, while building the confidence and resilience to pursue their ambitions.
A specially adapted curriculum
Sedgemoor Manor School stands apart from other specialist schools by providing the same wide ranging educational opportunities as many mainstream settings. Students follow a broad curriculum and study for qualifications, including GCSEs, AQA Unit Awards, Functional Skills, BTECs and Independence Awards via ASDAN. With our careful support, their learning journey enables every student to achieve accreditation. They deliver a carefully planned, phased curriculum structure that provides both the challenge and support the children and young people need to succeed and progress. Pupils work in small groups with high staff to student ratios, enabling them to develop their social and emotional skills, and build friendships while receiving the help and care they need to progress academically.
Features
Things to note
Therapeutic Services
Every pupil at Sedgemoor Manor School receives a personalised package of therapy that helps them to address their barriers to learning and prepare to access our curriculum. The therapy team work closely with teaching staff to ensure a cohesive, consistent approach to therapeutic support is taken across the school. As a result, students develop emotionally and socially, and gain valuable strategies for addressing the challenges that their autism can present.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
9.15 miles
