Roaches School is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 5 to 16 (Gender - 5 to 16 )
The School, as a whole, accommodates up to 58 pupils, including day pupils, between the ages of 5-16 on a long or short term basis in a variety of accommodation, both on and off site. It's specialism is caring for and educating children and young people who have severe emotional and/or behavioural difficulties as well as a history of failed placements.The children are taught through a broad and balanced practical curriculum which takes full advantage of the Peak District Park and excellent local amenities. The School's KS1 & 2 site is situated in the National Park itself and the KS3 & 4 site has the National Park within easy access. Outdoor activities with trained instructors are a specialist feature of the School.
Facilities
The younger pupils (5-11) are educated at a site in the spectacular Peak District National Park between Leek in Staffordshire and Buxton in Derbyshire. The location of the school is delightful. It is located amongst heather clad moorland and high rocky outcrops. The boarding accommodation for up to 8 pupils is housed in a specially adapted farmhouse in its own grounds with tastefully decorated individual study bedrooms and well equipped facilities for recreation The separate classrooms are well furnished and resourced with up to date books and equipment geared to educating the future adult of the 21st. Century.Our Mission is to become a Centre of Excellence in meeting the educational, social and welfare needs of the children, through the creation of a caring and supportive "family" atmosphere. Whenever possible we aim to facilitate the reintegration of our pupils into mainstream education.
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Services available to pupils
At the Roaches School the pupils have specialised support services available to them. These include:
Therapeutic Music
School Counsellor
Lego Therapy
4.80 miles
