Easthorpe
School
Situated in Ruddington on the edge of Nottingham in the East Midlands, Easthorpe School provides specialist education for 7-16 year olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), a diagnosis of ASD, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs.
With the target of opening in Autumn 2022 (subject to approval), the school is situated within large private grounds to create a therapeutic environment that enables us to focus on the health and wellbeing of our pupils. We have space for a range of outdoor activities including Forest School and Horticulture. The external grounds feature a multi use sports pitch, sensory trail, conservation area and play equipment. Inside the building we have a number of classrooms and activity rooms to offer many specialised subjects including computing, music, drama and DT to all our pupils.
Passionate about education
We are passionate about what we do and that’s providing a high quality, personalised education for children. We take a holistic view of each of our children, offering individual care and a complete range of support that’s constantly evolving with their needs.
- Small bespoke groupings of 4-6 children plus a class teacher/tutor and at least one Teaching Assistant (or Progress Engagement Guide) per group across our spacious site, with appropriate boundaries in place to safeguard all children.
- The on-site team will be equipped and trained to support children with Speech and Language and Sensory Processing needs. Tailored services to the individual, providing attachment and
trauma-informed care, a safe and nurturing environment and a passionate, collaborate team of teachers, education support staff and therapists. - A broad curriculum leading to external accreditation at GCSE level, with enhancement opportunities for vocational qualifications such as functional skills in English and Maths, Entry Level Science, and AQA awards in Land-based studies and Food Technology. In addition to these enterprise-driven qualifications,
Entry Level Employability Skills and City and Guilds Food and Hygiene awards may be offered
At Easthorpe School, we want to provide education and support that makes a real difference to the quality of life experienced by our pupils and their families.
Tom Harrup
Headteacher
Part of the Polaris Community
Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children’s services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We’re ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.
