Wilds Lodge School is an independent, therapeutic 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) primarily with social, emotional and mental health needs aged between 5 and 19. All the students at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our students. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.
The school draws nationally from Local Education Authorities and currently has under 100 students on role of which a small percentage are day students. The students are grouped into five residential houses with close regard to their chronological age, their social needs and their personal maturity. The main needs of pupils with SEN at the school are social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
The school day begins with Lesson 1 at 9.15 and there are 6 lessons in the school day finishing at 3.30. Lunch break is for an hour from 12.30-1.30. Morning and afternoon breaks allow movement where necessary between the sites for more vocational subjects.
“An older pupil typically commented, ‘This school has meant the world to me’.”
We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.
We have qualified Sherwood instructors and all our staff are trained in Sherwood Positive Behaviour Support & Physical Interventions Training.
“Pupils gain from various experiences, such as trips and visits. They recall fondly, and appreciate a wide range of, enrichment activities.”
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Wilds Lodge School has been given recognised awards from these organisations
“Many pupils show determination to overcome difficulties. They are persistent in their learning.”
Wilds Lodge School has been shortlisted for awards from the following organisations
Winner of NASS Outstanding Impact Award 2021
Shortlisted for Innovation Award NASS 2021
Winner of TES Boarding School of the Year 2020
TES Independent School of the Year 2019
TES Healthy School of the Year 2016, 2017, 2018
TES Special Needs Initiative of the Year 2016
TES Creative Schools 2018
Great Rainbow Bake off finalist 2016
Edu-bake & Cel-a-cake finalist 2018
Included in Innovation 800
“Students gain a range of qualifications that are matched to their interests and abilities. They benefit from work-related learning that is carefully matched to their interests or aspirations, including, for example, working in a supermarket or learning about childcare in the main school’s nurture classes.”