Specialist Schools and Colleges

Ash Trees Academy is a specialist primary school catering for pupils aged between 4 and 11 years, who have a learning difficulty, which may include profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and/or pupils who have a diagnosis of autism. <SEND>

Ashbrooke School is a co-educational, specialist day-school, providing high quality education for pupils between the ages of 5 and 18. <SEND>

We are an independent non-maintained special school for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and/or disabilities. <SEND>

Beaumont Hill is an all age academy for children with a range of specialist needs in learning or behaviour. <SEND>

Our vision is to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children and young people will recognise and achieve their full potential. <SEND>

Breckenbrough is a residential Special School for boys of average and above average ability with a range of learning and behavioural difficulties, including Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is the only Quaker Foundation Residential Special School in the United Kingdom. <SEND>

The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils exhibiting behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, alongside a range of other associated conditions. <SEND>

Embleton View is an Independent Special School who offer full-time, short-term and long-term placements for students aged 11-16 years. <SEND>

Evergreen Primary School is a primary special school situated in Warwick Road, Bishop Auckland. <SEND>

Green Gates Academy is a primary school for pupils ranging from Year 1 to Year 6. Pupils attending our school have an Education Health and Care Plan due to their social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Some of the conditions our pupils are diagnosed with are ASD, ADHD, Attachment, Sensory Processing Disorder, ODD, ADD and Mental Health difficulties. <SEND>

We are a school that provides a highly specialised educational package that encompasses a broad and varied academic and social curriculum. This curriculum will open the door for pupils to new opportunities and experiences. <SEND>

Hollis Academy caters for up to 85 pupils, all of whom have a statement of Special Educational Need in respect of SEMHD, (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties). <SEND>

Hollybank Trust based in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, is a forward thinking organisation which works to nurture, develop and enrich the lives of children, young people and adults who have complex physical, sensory, communication, learning and health needs. We provide education for children aged 0 -19, children and adult residential services, therapy, healthcare and meaningful adult daytime activities. Our facilities include purpose built residential accommodation for children and adults on our main site and four community homes for adults within West and South Yorkshire. <SEND>

King Edwin school, a Spark of Genius school, offers personalised education to young people aged between 5 and 16. <SEND>

At Kirkleatham Hall School, we value the uniqueness of every individual. We are committed to providing the best education we can for our children. This includes the holistic development of our young people through supporting their emotional, social and physical development in a supportive and loving environment. <SEND>

Marchbank Free School will be unique in its approach as it will effectively 'marry' two very different approaches to education. Children with BESD respond well to structure as it helps them to feel safe and secure - they like predictable routines and respond well when they feel confident that they know what is going to happen next. However, Rudolph Steiner believed- Our highest endeavour must be to develop creative and responsible human beings who are able to deal with diverse situations and to direct their lives with purpose." Rudolf Steiner, founder of the Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum <SEND>

We have two school sites, one in Bedale for pupils aged three years to sixteen years and another in Ripon for pupils aged three years to eleven years. Both sites have a warm and welcoming community of staff and pupils who strive to make each other feel part of our whole Mowbray family. <SEND>

Northern Counties School is a non maintained School situated within Newcastle upon Tyne. <SEND>

Priory Woods School and Arts College is an all age community special school situated in east Middlesbrough. <SEND>

We provide education, residential care, autism services, community support and post 16 programmes for children and young people throughout the UK. <SEND>

At Springwell School we strive to ensure that all children achieve their potential. <SEND>

St John's school for the deaf is a day and boarding school for hearing impaired pupils of all faiths aged 4 to 19, led by Head Teacher Ann Bradbury BA (Hons) Msc NPQH. In 2007 we became a specialist school for sensory and physical impairments. <SEND>

Thomas Bewick School is the Newcastle Local Authority specialist provision for children and young people with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). All of our pupils have a Statement of Special Educational Need which identifies ASD as their principal need. <SEND>

Thornhill Park School is an independent specialist school based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear for pupils aged 4-19 <SEND>

We are determined to strive for excellence in everything we do. In doing so, we know that we change lives on a daily basis. In an environment where "honesty" and "calm" are revered, we are "preparing the parents of the future". <SEND>

Westlands Academy is a secondary special school for students aged 11-16 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). <SEND>

Witherslack Hall is an independent, specialist residential and day school in rural Cumbria, providing high quality education for boys aged between 8-19. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of behaviour, emotional and social special needs. The schools 24 hour curriculum develops resilience in young people through teaching the skills of emotional literacy and developing confidence and trust within a carefully structured environment. <SEND>