Doncaster School for the Deaf

Special needs catered for

Doncaster School for the Deaf provides high quality education and care for Deaf resident and day pupils. The residence is an outstanding Childrens home which is on our campus. It offers a real, safe, home environment.

At Doncaster School for the Deaf we aim to teach the curriculum through the pupil's preferred language, aiming not only to achieve high standards of education, but also to develop a positive self-image, self-esteem and self-respect among pupils.

Specialist facilities

The School has bright and modern classrooms, all with interactive whiteboards, and designed to provide ideal acoustic conditions. We have extensive sports facilities including a swimming pool onsite.

Qualifications that pupils achieve include GCSE, Entry Level,ASDAN and Unit Awards. We share our campus and have close links with Little Learners Day Nursery and Communication Specialist College Doncaster.

Support services provided

Speech and Language Therapist team , Audiologist , team of Learning Support Assistants and on-site fully-qualified Nurse.

Home school links

We encourage close links with parents, and they are welcome to visit the School. There are facilities for overnight stays if the need arises. Regular reports about resident pupils’ social development are sent to parents. All parents are invited to an Annual Review meeting where their child’s progress is discussed fully, along with their targets for the forthcoming year and their Individual Educational Plane (IEP). There are regular parent’s evenings and events throughout the year.

General environment

The School occupies a large pleasant site and has a superb sports hall, heated indoor swimming pool and extensive playing fields, providing probably the finest sports and recreational facilities for deaf pupils.

Aims and philosophy

We seek to provide high quality education from the earliest years to 19.

Staff qualification and selection

The experienced staff includes qualified Teachers of the Deaf.

Address

Doncaster School for the Deaf
Leger Way,
Doncaster,
South Yorkshire,
DN2 6AY

Telephone

01302 386733

Fax

01302 361808

Email

[email protected]

Website

www.deaf-trust.co.uk/school

Established

1829

Headteacher

Mr Alan Robinson

DFEE Registered number

3717002

Length of school year

39 weeks

Age range

4-19

Number on roll

28 - Girls: (13) Boys: (15)

Type of school

Mixed. Full/flexible/weekly and 39 week provision

Fees

Enrolment throughout the year. Contact to arrange an informal visit

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