The Fountains High School

School is a special school for ages 11-19, all students have EHCPs and diagnosed learning disabilities

“All of our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a diagnosed learning disability. We provide tailored support for young people with:”

The school is a specialist school for pupils with a range of learning difficulties including MLD and SLD, providing an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

“We are proud to be a specialist school dedicated to meeting the needs of young people with a range of learning difficulties, including MLD and SLD, and to providing an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.”

The school states safeguarding is central to everything it does.

“At Fountains High School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and our involvement in Operation Encompass strengthens our ability to keep pupils safe, listened to, and supported.”

Named Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSLs are listed with contact details.

“Holly Lakin - Designated Safeguarding Lead”

Provision is delivered through small classes.

“Small Classes”

Curriculum is broad and enriched with life skills, community experiences, and opportunities that prepare students for adulthood.

“We offer a broad, engaging, and meaningful curriculum enriched with life skills, community experiences, and opportunities that help prepare our students for adulthood.”

A post-16 student was named Volunteer of the Year by Rosliston Forestry Centre after nearly two years of regular volunteering.

“Rees has been volunteering at the centre for almost two years, attending two sessions each month and showing exceptional dedication to his role.”

School describes itself as a nurturing, inclusive learning community where every pupil is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

“Welcome to Fountains High School, a vibrant and nurturing learning community where every pupil is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.”

School aims to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment for every student to thrive

“Our aim is to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every student can thrive.”

School offers Post-16 education on-site and through a partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College

“We also offer Post-16 education, with places available at our school and through our partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College.”

Internal post-16 provision delivered in partnership with BSDC college with specialist staffing

“FountainsPost-16 @BSDC”

Admission requires EHCP naming the school, coordinated with Staffordshire Local Authority via SENCO, statutory assessment, and Annual Review process

“If your child’s EHCP names Fountains High School as the most suitable setting, our team will work closely with Staffordshire Local Authority to assess whether we can meet your child’s needs.”

Specialist provider placements increased from 3 to 7 due to improved needs identification

“Effective identification ofneed results inincreasedspecialistplacements (3→ 7)”

62.5% internal progression rate into Fountains Post-16 provision, supporting continuity of support for pupils moving to adulthood

“Highinternalprogression(62.5%) ensures continuity of support and strong preparation for adulthood”