Elm Green Preparatory School
3.53 miles
Clarity Independent School is a special needs school for moderate learning difficulties and complex learning profiles, located in the sleepy village of Sandon, on the outskirts of the city of Chelmsford. They cater for children from the ages of 6-14 (with a temporary extension up to age 16).
The curriculum is creative and flexible to allow for coverage of knowledge and skills gaps within a pupil's prior learning experience, that swiftly progresses them to their age-appropriate levels. It provides a breadth and depth across the curriculum subjects whilst incorporating the interests of the pupils and engaging their enthusiasm. They are excited to be able to deliver a choice of three modern foreign languages; Spanish, German and French to supplement their offer.
They promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development that includes promoting the Fundamental British Values (FBV) of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and respect and tolerance. This is intertwined in all aspects of everyday school life and is at the heart of everything they do.
Well-being is a key part of the curriculum and provision. They promote, encourage and support physical and positive mental well-being amongst pupils. Pupils are supported to develop independent self-management skills through staff modelling and continual, focussed Well-being Programmes so that they can live long, happy and independent lives.
They endeavour to promote an environment where all of the pupils know that they are valued. They want them to learn to be assertive and ensure that their opinions are heard and valued.
They see Enrichment as an essential part of the curriculum which encompasses a broad range of experiences for pupils to share with their peers, their families and the wider community. Through exciting and memorable experiences, they hope to encourage natural curiosity and a love for learning.
Clarity Independent School caters for a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN):
Selection Criteria: Selective
At Clarity Independent School, they admit pupils who already have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) in place and have been referred by the Local Authority. They consult with a range of Local Authorities, in addition to Essex. Due to the school being a popular provision, they ask that anyone who is looking to consider Clarity Independent School, follow this procedure to ensure that they can assess each case fairly.
They first ask that you speak to your SEND contact at the Local Authority to determine whether they will consider changing your current placement to a SEN Specialist provision such as Clarity. The next step is for them to send us your child's SEN paperwork and EHCP. They encourage you (parents) to make an appointment to visit the school but it is important to note at this stage, they can only accept referrals from the Local Authority and are not able to accept referrals from parents / pupils. A visit to the school will allow you to see the whole school and meet the Head Teacher and other members of the school, and to meet you and your child.
If you feel Clarity is the right school for you, the next step is to inform your contact at the Local Authority and for them to inform, so that the admissions panel can begin to consider your profile and determine whether they can offer you a place in consultation with the Local Authority responsible and in the location of your home address. It is a good idea to keep in regular communication with your current school and the Statutory Assessment Service regarding your decision throughout the placement process, so that they can support you and keep you informed throughout the process. The process can take a few months, so it is best to ensure you continue to support your child to attend your current school whilst completing this process.
If you would like to arrange to visit, please contact school office by calling 01245 408606
Annual fees (day pupils): £65,000 to £67,000
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