Hollybank School, Mirfield | The Good Schools Guide

Hollybank School
Roe Head
Far Common Road
Mirfield
West Yorkshire
WF14 0DQ
Head: Mrs Ailsa Moore
T 01924 490833
F 01924 491464
E [email protected]
W www.hollybanktrust.com
A special independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 19. Type of SEN provision: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; PD - Physical Disability; SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.
Boarding: Yes
Local authority: Kirklees
Pupils: 21
Religion: Does not apply
Ofsted:
- Latest Overall effectiveness Outstanding ¹
- ¹ Short inspection 17th October 2018
- ² Full inspection 21st October 2014
Short inspection reports only give an overall grade; you have to read the report itself to gauge whether the detailed grading from the earlier full inspection still stands.
Previous Ofsted grade: Good on 13th June 2012
Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report

What the school says...

Holly Bank School is registered with the DfES for 38 weeks, as well as being registered as a children's home by CSCI for 52 weeks. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which is both sensory and developmental and incorporates the National Curriculum. Work in our Post-16 department is based on realistic essential skills which equip young people for their lives in the community. Where appropriate courses are accredited through 'ALL'. We have regular links with other schools, colleges and community groups.

There is an interdisciplinary approach which includes speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, O.T. nursing, education, I.T. and care. All students have their own individual programme. Staffing levels are high, full police checks are carried out and great emphasis is placed on training and development.

We are in a beautiful semi-rural location, with nearby access to the M1 and M62. Our first class facilities also include overnight accommodation for parents. We provide a homely environment within a safe and secure setting. There are opportunities for our leavers to move on to supported independence housing within the Trust. ...Read more

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Special Education Needs

Holly Bank School is registered with the DCSF for 38 weeks, as well as being registered as a Children's Home by the NCSC for 52 weeks. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which is both sensory and developmental and incorporates the National Curriculum. Work in our Post-16 department is based on realistic essential skills which equip young people for their lives in the community. Where appropriate courses are accredited through 'ALL'. We have regular links with other schools, colleges and community groups. There is an interdisciplinary approach which include speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, OT, nursing, education, ICT and care. All students have their own individual programme. Staffing levels are high, full police checks are carried out and great emphasis is placed on training and development. We are in a beautiful semi-rural location with nearby access to the M1 and M62. Our first class facilities also include overnight accommodation for parents. We provide a homely environment within a safe and secure setting. There are opportunities for our leavers to move on to supported independence housing within the Trust.

Condition	Provision for in school
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Aspergers
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
English as an additional language (EAL)
Genetic
Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory
Has SEN unit or class
HI - Hearing Impairment
Hospital School
Mental health
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty	Y
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Natspec Specialist Colleges
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
PD - Physical Disability	Y
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication	Y
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty	Y
Special facilities for Visually Impaired
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
VI - Visual Impairment

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Further reading

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