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Headteacher’s Welcome

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Welcome to our school, proud sister school to Wellbrook School. Together, our schools share a commitment to ensuring that every young person is known, valued and supported to thrive. We are a small, specialist community that believes size truly matters – because it allows us to place relationships, understanding and individual needs at the heart of everything we do.

Our experienced and compassionate team work with pupils aged 7–16 who have Autism and SEMH needs. We recognise that many of our young people have not always found success in traditional school settings, and so we adapt the school to the child – never the other way around. Through close partnership with families, professionals and external agencies, we create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel understood, supported and ready to re-engage with learning and life.We take a holistic approach to education, developing the whole child academically, socially and emotionally. Our personalised curriculum pathways are shaped by EHCP outcomes, pupils’ interests and aspirations, and parental voice, and include a balance of GCSEs, functional core studies and a strong social curriculum. Small, carefully designed learning spaces help us minimise social overload and enable pupils to build confidence, resilience and independence at their own pace.

Above all, we are ambitious for our pupils and for their futures. We want every young person to leave us with the skills, self-belief and sense of belonging they need to move forward into adulthood with confidence and purpose. If you would like to learn more about our school or arrange a visit, we would be delighted to welcome you into our community.

DR ZAKIA MAQBOOL

Headteacher

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Explore Our School

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Welcome to our school, part of the Wellbrook Trust and proud sister school to Wellbrook School. Together, our schools share a commitment to ensuring that every young person is known, valued and supported to thrive. We are a small, specialist community that believes size truly matters – because it allows us to place relationships, understanding and individual needs at the heart of everything we do.

Our experienced and compassionate team work with pupils aged 9–16 who have Autism and SEMH needs. We recognise that many of our young people have not always found success in traditional school settings, and so we adapt the school to the child – never the other way around. Through close partnership with families, professionals and external agencies, we create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel understood, supported and ready to re-engage with learning and life.We take a holistic approach to education, developing the whole child academically, socially and emotionally. Our personalised curriculum pathways are shaped by EHCP outcomes, pupils’ interests and aspirations, and parental voice, and include a balance of GCSEs, functional core studies and a strong social curriculum. Small, carefully designed learning spaces help us minimise social overload and enable pupils to build confidence, resilience and independence at their own pace.

Above all, we are ambitious for our pupils and for their futures. We want every young person to leave us with the skills, self-belief and sense of belonging they need to move forward into adulthood with confidence and purpose. If you would like to learn more about our school or arrange a visit, we would be delighted to welcome you into our community.

Claire Howells
Headteacher

Welcome Message

"Welcome to Wellbrook School - a small school that makes a big difference. Our size means that we get to truly know our learners, developing an understanding of their strengths and difficulties then adapting to their needs, rather than expecting them to adapt to the school.
Our experienced and caring team specialise in supporting young people aged 9-16 with ASD and social, emotional and mental Health needs. Working closely with parents, professionals and outside agencies, we ensure that our learners are happy, safe and making progress towards their personal targets.
Our experienced and caring team specialise in supporting young people aged 9-16 with ASD and social, emotional and mental Health needs. Working closely with parents, professionals and outside agencies, we ensure that our learners are happy, safe and making progress towards their personal targets.
We take a holistic approach to re-engage our learners, developing the whole child, not just their academic skills. Offering a range of curriculum opportunities including GCSEs, functional core studies and a social curriculum, we use EHCP outcomes and parental input as well as pupils' interests and ambitions to weave a personalised learning pathway meeting your child's educational and social needs. We place children's individuality at the heart of everything we do, with the aim of supporting them towards a happy, fulfilling and independent adulthood.
If you would like to visit or find out more about our community at Wellbrook School, please do not hesitate to contact us. "
Claire Howells
Headteacher