The Thornes Centre is a very small specialist school for children who are 5 to 11 years old.
We have up to 8 children at any one time. All children have profound social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). Many children have communication and interaction needs as well.
Children learn and gain skills to enable them to reach their full potential, this includes English and Maths. However, our curriculum also has a strong emphasis on developing emotional regulation and the skills to engage with learning in a nurturing environment.
We provide:
- A specialist curriculum to meet children’s SEMH
- Specialist interventions outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- A high level of adult support
The setting incorporates the Nurture Principles. These help provide a safe, supportive environment to learn.
PARENT/PUPIL COMMENTS
“X is well looked after and has improved 100% at this school. “
“Miss Martin is so supportive, understanding and actually took the time to know X without judgments. Without Miss Martin we wouldn’t have made the whole year.”
TBH, he has improved so much and with his school report. It just shows how far he has come in 18 months. Really grateful to the school for all the help, support, hard work done with X.”
“I am very happy with all aspects of the Thornes Centre. My son is happy here and he’s making steady progress. The staff are brilliant, Miss Martin always keeps me informed and up to date on how he’s been in school. My son and myself feel very supported, all the staff know his needs and are able to work with hum, not only academically but also with his emotional and behavioural needs too. It’s wonderful having him here.”
“I’m really happy with how school are looking after X. I really think this school has had so many benefits to my son and helping with his needs.”