Ifield School

The school employs speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and medical support staff and partners with specialist NHS nursing and occupational therapy services.

“The school employs a team of Speech and Language Therapists, including a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Medical Assistant. The school works in close partnership with the NHS Special Schools’ Nursing Service and a visiting Occupational Therapist.”

The school serves pupils aged 4–19 with profound, severe and complex learning needs, including communication and interaction difficulties.

“Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.”

Learning experiences are personalised to each pupil’s individual needs.

“We pride ourselves on our warm, positive and welcoming environment and we constantly strive to provide learning experiences that engage, inspire and are personalised to meet the individual needs of all our pupils.”

Learning experiences are personalised to pupils' individual needs.

“We pride ourselves on our warm, positive and welcoming environment and we constantly strive to provide learning experiences that engage, inspire and are personalised to meet the individual needs of all our pupils.”

A nine-acre off-site woodland supports Forest School, vocational, physical education and outward-bound enrichment.

“Ifield’s commitment to provide enhanced opportunities for learning outside the classroom is demonstrated by our unique off-site, nine-acre woodland, which is used extensively for curriculum enrichment including Forest Schools, vocational opportunities, PE, outward-bound courses and family open days.”

The school woodland functions as an outdoor classroom that promotes learning and independence.

“The woodland provides an outdoor classroom where pupils not only learn but also experience the world around them. The natural setting of the woodland encourages pupils' learning and independence.”

The school aims to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive environment with challenge and ambition.

“Our staff team are fully committed to provide a happy, safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment, rich in creativity, challenge, ambition and cultural development.”

The school aims to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive environment that develops pupils’ resilience, self-esteem and confidence for adulthood.

“Our staff team are fully committed to provide a happy, safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment, rich in creativity, challenge, ambition and cultural development.”

Sixth-form study focuses on preparation for adulthood and the outcomes specified in each student's Education, Health and Care Plan.

“Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans.”

Students aged 16–19 attend Ifield Sixth Form at North Kent College through a close partnership between the two institutions.

“Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College.”

Many sixth-form leavers progress to further-education college courses or employment.

“Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.”

The page states that the school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

“Ofsted Outstanding”

The page identifies the school as Ofsted Outstanding.

“Ofsted Outstanding”