Ormston School

• What they offer / teach

  Ormston School is a specialist school-based provision in Headingley, Leeds, teaching younger pupils through a broad and balanced National Curriculum tailored to their academic ability. Older pupils follow a broad curriculum leading to external accreditation including GCSEs, functional skills (Entry Level – Level 2), V-Certs, ASDAN Awards, Duke of Edinburgh, Arts Awards and AQA Unit awards, plus Entry Level Employability Skills and Independence programmes. There is a strong careers offer with independent careers advice and guidance, and support from internal and external professionals including psychotherapists, psychologists and speech and language therapists.

• Ages served

  The school provides specialist education for 5-18 year olds with a range of SEND needs.

• Approach

  The school uses Polaris Education's COSMIC (Child-Orientated Systemic Mentalisation with Integrated Communication) model, designed to support children with SEMH, ASD and other complex needs, built on a child-centred framework, understanding and responding to needs, integrated communication and emotional support (including 'Language that Cares'), a holistic and inclusive school culture, and expert-led, trauma-informed practice. Teaching takes place in small bespoke groups of 4-7 young people with a class teacher/tutor and at least one Teaching Assistant per group, with appropriate boundaries in place to safeguard children. The school aims to provide a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive, trust familiar adults and reach their full potential.

• Admissions

  Not stated on this website.

• Cost

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