Education
Our aim is to bring about the best in every student to enable them to receive a positive educational experience and to progress according to their own individual skills and abilities.
We offer a whole school approach to the curriculum which provides:
- Structure and routine
- A modified environment and learning processes
- Experienced and qualified staff
- Development in independence training, self help, communication, social and leisure skills.
Close family communication is encouraged to promote consistency in each young person's personal development.
The Priory Lodge School adopts a multidisciplinary approach to education using the best practice models such as TEACCH and active learning programmes. Students will learn how to develop effective compensatory strategies to overcome their difficulties in social and emotional processing, communication and flexibility in thinking and behaviour.
All students have access to the National Curriculum, which is adapted and modified according to the individual needs and abilities of each student. Teaching takes place in one of the specially designed classrooms in small groups of up to six students, to ensure that learning support is provided for every individual.
Individual education plans (IEPs) are implemented to develop communication, personal and social education skills.
All staff are trained in de-escalation and Team Teach 'positive handling' physical intervention techniques.
The Priory Lodge School enables students to:
- Learn how to manage their behaviour and cope with anxieties in an urban environment
- Develop strategies to manage every day living
- Develop independence, social and communication skills
- Become empowered to make their own choices in life