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We value all children and believe that everyone, regardless of ability, has the capacity to learn and develop. Special education is a central element of the extended range of services provided by Birtenshaw.
Education will be provided at Birtenshaw School (Est. 1956). The School is divided into two streams: one for children with a physical disability and/or complex health needs; the other for children with a learning disability, including an Autistic Spectrum Disorder specific department.
Each stream has a number of class groups for pre-16 and 16 - 19 provision. Birtenshaw School is a caring community and committed to ensuring that all children are valued as individuals, treated with dignity and respect and have access to positive learning experiences within a supportive and motivating learning environment.
High emphasis is placed on the complimentary benefits of music therapy, health therapies and speech and language therapy.
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Benefits of Special Education at Birtenshaw.
• All children will have an Individual Learning Plan tailored to their specific learning needs.
• Access to a broad and balanced curriculum incorporating the National Curriculum and the Developmental and Sensory Curriculum.
• Education and learning is complimented by a range of specialist resources including a hydrotherapy pool with multi-sensory light and sound system, a multi-sensory room, a ‘play-safe’ room, a sensory integration room and a number of learning resources areas.
• Children are encouraged to be as independent and autonomous as possible.
• A holistic approach to children’s learning and development.
• Services are based on ‘ordinary life principles’.
For further information call 01204 306043
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