Gloverspiece School

Prospectus

Gloverspiece is a school with a real difference. Based in rural Worcestershire it is an idyllic location to provide a unique educational experience. Our aim is to help children with challenging needs take steps forward. Our children’s goals are not like those in mainstream education – a big achievement to us might be a smile, engaging in conversation or developing confidence. And we do this with the help of furry friends – horses, pigs, chickens, cats, alpacas, raccoons and so much more. Caring for these animals is proven to help children with complex needs and conditions like autism.

What we offer

We offer a unique learning environment based on the individual needs of your child. As you can imagine as a farm we have facilities for caring for animals in the fields/stables. Other therapeutic activities include music, yoga, forest school art and gardening. We also use the Muddy Puddles programme and are part of Nurture Schools UK. Recently we constructed a nurture classroom where all of our learners receive several nurture sessions a week. The Speech and Language therapists attend our setting every fortnight providing a universal offer to all learners as well as targeted intervention for those with higher needs.

What makes us special

We believe we offer a unique experience and our Head Teacher and founder - a mother of five herself, has an incredible passion for helping those with additional needs. Lynne Duffy, Head Teacher says "Running the care farm for the last ten years I have seen first hand the benefits that working with animals can have on children. The physical labour, caring and interaction with animals brings children out of themselves. It also calms and supports." Our school offers a continuous education from 4 -16 looking after the needs of those who are behind in their learning as well as challenging those that are gifted and talented.

What people say about us

Aspire Academy –following a recent Ofsted visit of our alternative provision

Ofsted were really,really happy with the provision they saw at Gloverspiece and commented it was a fantastic learning experience for students to access

Curriculum

Although we have curriculum plans and do follow the national curriculum, we offer a fully supported and bespoke education to prepare your child for life. We will work with your child’s characteristics not against them! The secondary provision includes Preparation for Life courses.

How to apply

Applications are only accepted from the local education authority. To find out more get in touch.

Contact information
school@gloverspieceminifarm.co.uk
07918026036

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