The Tower School

The Tower School, 33 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BA, UK
4-13 Years

Description

Tower House School is an independent prep school for boys aged 4 to 13. They provide care and education for children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties, helping them build happier lives.

Facilities

  • Baston House School in Kent – an independent special school for children aged 5-19 with autism spectrum conditions – has recently opened new state of the art facilities for Food Technology, Design and Technology, and Science to support the development of the pupils’ life and vocational skills. 
  • The new Food Technology kitchen provides individual working areas for up to eight students and the professional environment gives them a real insight into the catering industry. Year 10/11 students are able to achieve BTEC qualifications in Home Cooking Skills at Levels 1 and 2.
  • Students can demonstrate their creative talents in the brand new Design and Technology Suite, which is equipped with traditional tools as well as the latest specialist kit, including 3D printers, a plastics oven, a vacuum former and a pewter casting system. Key Stage 4 pupils can work towards their accredited NCFE LEVEL 2 Certificate in Creative Craft, building skills in product research, design development, manufacturing and evaluation.
  • The bright and airy new Science Lab is designed to optimise scientific experiences for all pupils. Each workspace has its own gas, electric and water supply and the work benches are positioned to give all pupils an unimpeded view of the teacher during practical demonstrations. Key Stage 4 students can follow AQA GCSE courses in Combined Science and Biology.
  • Recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ in the area of ‘Personal Development’, Baston House School, part of Outcomes First Group, offers a personalised approach to learning that brings out the best in each pupil – 100% of pupils who leave the school at the end of Year 11 or 13 progress to further education, employment or an apprenticeship.
  • From September 2020 to July 2022, Baston House School will be able to accommodate students up to the age of 21, this will enable the school to continue to provide high quality, personalised educational programmes which empower students to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to enable them to achieve as fulfilled, meaningful and independent lives as possible.

Features

Things to note

  • The tallest towers need the strongest foundations, and young people attending The Tower School will experience a great combination of education, support and life skills which will provide them with those strong foundations to achieve great things.
  • The school has three principal aims for its young people – for them to develop Positivity about their own identity, for them to be as Independent as they are able to be and for them to acquire the skills to be Employable in a job that is meaningful to the individual.  This is known as P.I.E. and underpins everything we do at The Tower School.
  • The school is built on trust and partnerships between pupils, parents, teachers, support staff, clinicians, and wonderful local community. As well as providing an enriching and varied education, the school is proud to offer an environment which inspires learning where students can flourish.

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

They support young people from 11-18 years of age, with places for up to 62 young people and small classes with no more than seven pupils. All the young people who attend the school will have autism and associated conditions. The school year follows the same 38-week calendar as mainstream schools within the area. If your child is able to make the journey, we would love to have them. If you are interested in visiting The Tower School or finding out more about the support we provide, please contact:

Admissions Manager – Alan Hiom

Email: [email protected]

Fees

Annual fees (day pupils): £54485

Scholarships

N/A

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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