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Purbeck View School

Independent Special school · Swanage, BH19 1PR
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 7-19
  • Not provided
  • 26 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
26 ·
Sixth form numbers
21 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Local authority
Dorset
SEN provision
    · ASD

Headteacher

Head

Paul Kniveton

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Exit

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Pupils

26
Number of pupils

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School data & information Purbeck View School Northbrook Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1PR
26 Pupil numbers
21 Sixth form numbers

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SEN overview

Purbeck View School is a special school. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

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Purbeck View School is a residential school specialising in the care and education of students with a diagnosis of autism, or whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. Purbeck offers both 38 and 52 week placements for 48 pupils between the ages of 9 and 19. For students living close to the school there is flexibility for day provision. Admission can take place at any time during the school year. Purbeck View is a part of Cambian Education, the largest provider of specialist residential education and care for young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the United Kingdom.

Purbeck View draws upon a proven programme of Specialist Education, Specialist 24-hour Care and a wide range of Clinical and Therapeutic Inputs, including Speech & Language Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry and Psychology. Multi-disciplinary teams and high staff ratios ensure intensive individual support.

We offer extensive community-based programmes, vocational training and further education opportunities. Purbeck is located in the beautiful south coast town of Swanage, Dorset, giving students access to all the amenities of the local community plus the Purbeck Hills and coastline trails.

SEN conditons supported

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Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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