Bladon House School

Special needs catered for

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties, Associated behavioural difficulties

Specialist facilities

- Outdoor facilities: several acres of countryside with large outdoor areas, including farm and forest school, trampolines, swings, sandpit, outdoor courts, cycle track.

- Indoor facilities: soft play, light room, sensory integration room, gym.

- Specialist learning spaces: classrooms designed to be sensory and communication-friendly, including a learning kitchen and a fully working health and beauty studio, farm and horticulture areas.

Support services provided

- Occupational Therapy, delivered by a professionally qualified and registered OT.

- Speech & Language Therapy, working across school, community, and residential settings.

- Physiotherapy, supported by a Sensory Integration Lead.

- Individualised sensory diets and exercise programmes to support the young person's sensory regulation and physical health, led by the Sensory Integration Lead.

- Therapists offering both 1:1 and group sessions.

- A Healthcare Assistant supports residential homes with medication and mental-health needs.

- The school maintains links with local GP, dentist, and opticians, with input from psychiatry and psychotherapy as needed.

General environment

Bladon House School is set within several acres of secure countryside, creating a calm and spacious environment for learning and living. The campus offers extensive outdoor facilities alongside indoor spaces including a soft-play area, light room, sensory-integration room, and gym. Classrooms are designed to be sensory and communication-friendly, complemented by vocational areas to promote independence and practical skills.

Aims and philosophy

Guided by 'The Bladon Way' values: Look After Everything; Try Your Best; Be Kind to Everyone; Make Good Choices

The school's aim is for young people to leave the school as active citizens within their communities.

Bladon House School Prospectus 2023/2024

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Address

Bladon House School
Newton Solney,
Burton-upon-Trent,
Staffordshire,
DE15 0TA

Telephone

01283 563 787

Fax

01283 510980

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://senadgroup.com/bladon-house/

Established

1971

Headteacher

Shally Saleri-Palmer

DFEE Registered number

830/6009

Length of school year

38 - 52 weeks

Age range

5-19

Number on roll

Type of school

Full Board: 52-week residential placements, Flexible Board: residential options from 38 to 52 weeks, Day placements

Fees

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