Elmfield School for Deaf Children

• What they offer / teach

  Elmfield is a school for deaf children offering a "connected and enhanced curriculum" delivered through sign bilingual education in both English and British Sign Language, with all lessons accessible in whichever language the pupil prefers. Every child has the opportunity to study and use BSL, which the school links to language acquisition and Deaf identity. It describes itself as a Centre of Excellence with purpose-built "Deaf Spaces" at Sheridan Road (opened September 2023) and a new Secondary school planned on Doncaster Road for Easter 2027.

• Ages served

  The page refers to Early Years, Primary and Secondary pupils, but does not state specific ages.

• Approach

  The school is committed to sign bilingual education, valuing English and British Sign Language equally and immersing pupils in a rich language community. Its ethos is "Connect, Belong and Succeed" — connecting to the world through language, belonging to a community that builds personal values and self-esteem as a deaf learner in a hearing world, and succeeding with character, confidence and resilience.

• Admissions

  The page states the school welcomes students from at least 8 different local authorities and invites prospective families to book a visit, but gives no admissions process details.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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