Priestley Smith School

• What they offer / teach

  Priestley Smith is a specialist school for students whose primary need is a visual impairment, offering nursery places, a Stay and Play for 0-2 years, and Primary and Secondary provision through to sixth form. The academic curriculum is tailored to each child and includes a specialist VI curriculum plus a Preparation for Adulthood programme spanning nursery to sixth form. A multi-disciplinary team provides habilitation, specialist repro graphics including Braille and tactile resources, assistive technology, and support from community paediatricians, occupational therapy, special school nursing, and speech and language.

• Ages served

  The school educates and cares for students aged 2-19, and also offers a Stay and Play session for children aged 0-2.

• Approach

  The school describes itself as an outward looking centre of excellence with facilities specifically built to accommodate students with visual impairments, and staff who are highly trained including qualified teachers of the visually impaired, Braille teachers and habilitation specialists. It emphasises an ethos of respect and dignity, long-lasting trusting relationships, safeguarding welfare and well-being, and a fun and happy environment. Staff aim to get to know what is best for each individual, adapt strategies and resources flexibly for each child, and support managed, planned transitions.

• Admissions

  The school supports children and young people living locally and regionally who have a visual impairment and often additional needs alongside their VI. Families who feel the school can meet their child's needs are invited to arrange a visit, and enquiries can be made via enquiry@priestley.bham.sch.uk.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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