Search Translate Home About Us Key Information News and Events Parents Our Students Welcome to Mary Elliot School Positivity, Opportunity, Inclusiveness, Kindness and Togetherness About Mary Elliot Home About Us About Mary Elliot Mary Elliot School is a special school for students aged 11-19 with severe and profound complex learning difficulties. The School has state of the art facilities and offers educational accommodation which is second to none. The two storey building is set within large grounds which are used for all aspects of learning outside the classroom. Every classroom is spacious and light and we have specialist rooms for Art; Food Technology; Design Technology; Science; Music and ICT. We have our own: Hydrotherapy pool Multi-sensory room Medical Suite, including complementary therapy room Specialist Hygiene rooms for personal care Library Sports Hall which incorporates a climbing wall and dance studio facilities. The school also has the use of a dedicated ‘Bedsit’ within the local community where students learn ‘independent living skills’ within a realistic setting. The School is equipped with 2 lifts; overhead hoisting ;modern teaching aids, including extensive ICT equipment and a fleet of three Minibuses. The school is divided into three teaching Departments: Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Sensory, Engagement and Therapeutic (SET) Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) This enables students to be grouped in classes based principally on learning need and therefore appropriate teaching approach, although account is taken of each student’s age, social and emotional need. Qualified teachers and experienced support staff work alongside each other to form Department teams using a mix of class teaching, specialist subject teaching , group and individual work. The school provides education for the following Key Stages: • Key Stage 3 – Ages 11-13 • Key Stage 4 – Ages 14-15 • Key Stage 5 : Post 16, ages – 16-19 Preparation for school leaving takes place during the student’s last two years and parents are fully involved and consulted throughout the process. Information about post-school options are provided and visits to possible placements are arranged. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have. Sitemap Policies High Visibility Mode Staff Log in We've had 2 6 8 5 visitors All website content © Mary Elliot School Website design by PrimarySite Cookies Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips. Our cookies ensure you get the best experience on our website. Please make your choice! Reject all Accept all I need more information