School insights
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SEND
Provision is designed around achieving each young person's EHCP outcomes through individual assessment.
“We recognise that understanding individual need through careful assessment in our therapeutic environment guides how we seek to achieve the outcomes of each young person’s EHCP.”
An extensive in-house multidisciplinary team provides speech and language, occupational, music, physical, psychological, psychiatric, equine and nursing support.
“Our multidisciplinary team has a brilliant range and depth with in-house SaLT, OT, Music Therapy, Physio, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Equine Therapy and Clinical Lead Nurse.”
Pastoral
Psychology services assess and address pupils' behavioural, emotional and cognitive needs through personalised interventions.
“Psychology services offer comprehensive assessments and personalised interventions to address behavioural, emotional and cognitive needs”
The provision addresses health and mental wellbeing for young adults with autism.
“Health & Mental Wellbeing for young adults with Autism”
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Enrichment
Every learner receives a personalised curriculum accompanied by enrichment.
“The Forum School offers a curriculum and a programme of enrichment to ensure each learner has a personalised, rich, varied and interesting school experience.”
The school lists class enrichment days among its news and events.
“Ribble Class Mental Health Enrichment Day”
Ethos
The ethos prioritises communication, emotional regulation, choice and meaningful control in students' lives.
“Communication, co-regulation and self-regulation are key elements of our ethos.”
Sixth form
Admissions
Admissions are available throughout the year.
“Admissions are available year-round.”
Destinations
The curriculum includes a pathway preparing learners for employment.
“Pathway to Employment for learners previously ranging from level P4 to P8and beyond”
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About School
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Application Status | Accepting Now |