Maple View School is a new inspirational specialist school for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties, aged 6 to 16 years. Located in Mackworth, a suburb of Derby, the school is a short distance from the City Centre. A Specialist Day and Residential School for children with Learning Difficulties aged 6 to 16 years.
Facilities
The School is purpose built with light, airy and flexible education spaces as well as quiet spaces and classroom break out rooms. The residential facilities are modern, spacious and homely and the school has a large secure garden and play area, all making Maple View a fantastic place to live and learn.
Features
Things to note
Children placed at the school have a range and complexity of needs including:
Autism
Moderate to severe learning difficulties
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Challenging behaviour
They offer day and 52 week residential placements. They may also consider term time residential placements. They have a multi-disciplinary team approach which encompasses Education Care and Therapy and ensures that all areas of pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) are met. They have access to a range of professionals including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology Psychotherapy, Psychiatry and Physiotherapy.
Children are admitted in line with Criteria for Admission. This is Specific Speech and Language Difficulties, Associated Behavioural Difficulties, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties or Autism. Formal referrals are usually made by the Local Authority and supported with referral documentation. They also welcome private referrals, although an assessment must take place before Maple View School can be named on a child’s statement. They are able to arrange free, no obligation assessments. Following the assessment they will produce a clear written report. If they can meet the needs of the child they will also send a fully costed proposal. Prior to admission they will plan the young person’s transition with parents and professionals to ensure this is as smooth as possible.
2.05 miles
