Denby Grange is a registered independent school. Based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, the school provides both day and residential placements and an alternative education programme for pupils who require more specialised interventions than can be provided in a mainstream school. The school is set in a pleasant, rural location which creates a nurturing environment.
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Pupils with S.E.M.H. needs are not “naughty children” but are pupils who struggle to fit within the conventional structures of school. Their behaviour has often led to them being rejected at school and isolated from their peer group, yet they are often the children who need to be listened to the most carefully. They therefore ensure that a tailored programme of education is provided to every pupil at the school.
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The philosophy of Denby Grange School reflects the view that the pupils are often confused and angry and their behaviours are a form of self-protection. Many of the children who come to Denby Grange School experience social, emotional, or mental health problems and may have been diagnosed with conditions such as ADHD, Dyslexia/Dyspraxia and Moderate Learning Difficulties. Pupils are between the ages of 11-18 years old. They currently offer the opportunity for all pupils who are working at that level to achieve nationally recognised accreditation in English, Maths, Science, Personal and Social Development, PHSE, Design Technology, Food Technology. This runs alongside internal accreditation for academic progress and achievement. In order to meet the diverse needs of the children at Denby Grange School they ensure that the staff to pupil ratio is always very high. The school is currently registered for 50 pupils and at present there is a Headteacher, Associate Headteacher, School Administrator, a further 12 full time teaching members and 20 teaching assistants.
Admissions Criteria: Pupils will either be unable to maintain a place in a mainstream school or be thought to be able to benefit from a stable period in a small supportive school environment. The pupil will have an Education, Health and Care Plan and be between the ages of 11 and 18years.
Admissions Procedures: When a placement is requested, a copy of the child/young person’s EHCP and/or other relevant documents, such as previous school reports, Individualised Education Programme (I.E.Ps) etc. will be needed. This is in order to ascertain the suitability of the placement and to set up an education programme appropriate to the child/ young person’s needs. A planning meeting will then be held to determine if the placement is appropriate to the pupil’s needs.
Fees
The academic year is 39 weeks divided into 3 terms. Fees will be charged on a weekly rate for 39 weeks of the year and will be invoiced on a termly basis for day pupils one term in advance. Should a pupil leave without prior written notice or not as a result of a review, then 6 weeks (half a term) fees in lieu will be required. Notice to leave the school must be in writing and the 6 weeks (half a term) will be charged from the date of the letter of notice.
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