The school where individuality flourishes Start your journey Life at Breckenbrough Please click here to learn about life at Breckenbrough and how our students develop and progress in school and beyond. Also details of news and events, fundraising and a tour of Breckenbrough. Find out more Our Offer Please click here for information about the school timetable including academic and social curriculum, subjects, boarding details and support provision offered. Also information on trips and visits and pupil support in and out of school. Find out more Essential Information Please click here for information on policies; practice and processes; school governance; external agencies and guidance including NMS and Ofsted. Also details about schools admissions, our local offer and how to contact us. Find out more What makes us special? Like our students, Breckenbrough is unique; offering a bespoke, special school approach in delivering the national curriculum. We pride ourselves in being a ‘specialist’ school, providing a nurturing, supportive and low stress environment to help our students learn to manage their behaviours and make social and academic progress. We aim to support our students to achieve two key goals during their time here: To be themselves, aspire and be successful. To develop strategies and coping mechanisms to move towards a level of self-actualisation in order to thrive in the neurotypical world. Find out more Latest News and Events from Breckenbrough School COVID update 4th January 2021 Dear Parents/Carers Following this evening’s government announcement of a level 5 lockdown and the very late timing of this announcement, it is incredibly difficult to implement any of form of considered approach in the hours between now and tomorrow morning. As such, I would ask that if humanly possible, all students remain at home tomorrow. However, if you […] Continue Reading Supporting the Welfare and Well-being of the Breckenbrough Community The welfare of the Breckenbrough community is always at the forefront of what we do, though the challenges faced since March has placed an added significance and focus on the well-being of all of us. Throughout this period, all our students and their families have been supported by a core team; those key members of […] Continue Reading Term Dates 2021/2022 Please find a PDF of our term dates for the 2021/22 academic year here: Term Dates 2021/2022 Continue Reading CEOP Online safety guidance CEOP E-Safety For children and young people on the autistic spectrum, the internet can provide real opportunities for social interaction and learning as it removes some of the challenges of face to face communication. Despite this, they can be especially vulnerable to risks online. Many of our students have access to electronic devices, play online […] Continue Reading Outstanding Ofsted Social Care Inspection Report October 2019 It is with a great deal of pride and humility that I share with you our Ofsted Social Care Inspection report from October 15-17th 2019. I also include a letter from the Inspector, which is written to be shared with the students. It is incredibly gratifying when an Inspector spends concentrated time in school and […] Continue Reading Term dates 2020/2021 Please find a PDF of our term dates for the 2020/21 academic year here: Term dates 2020/2021 Continue Reading Attendance & Engagement Attendance Attendance for 2019/20 during Autumn term: 87.8% Adjusted attendance figures: 90.6% Phased Transition and Integrated Starts When a student comes on roll at Breckenbrough, the transition into the school must be sensitively managed with a coordinated approach involving the family and other professionals. The vast majority of our cohort have experienced a lengthy period […] Continue Reading Things to do at home for you and your family Whilst we’re all staying at home, working and studying. Here are a few ideas and suggestions for you try: Scouts – the Great Indoors, activities that can be done indoors! Joe Wicks PE class – daily at 9am David Walliams is releasing an audio story every day for 30 days for free Free Virtual Tours […] Continue Reading "Students’ individuality is celebrated. This helps to build relationships between staff and students based on respect and trust. As a result, students enjoy spending time with staff and sharing hobbies such as the school motocross track. As students’ self-belief improves, they gain the social skills and confidence to undertake activities such as skiing holidays and meals out. One student commented: `I could not go out for meals with my family, and now I can.’" Ofsted Inspection report for Residential Special School March 2017 - Outstanding in all areas Please call Diane to find out more: 01845 587238 Leadership team Simon Bannister – Headteacher – BA (Hons) PGCE Dip (SEN) NPQH James Shutt – Deputy Headteacher – BA (Hons) Stuart Edwards – Head of Social Education and Designated Safeguarding Lead – DipHE Sue Jones – Bursar Be part of our children’s future. Every donation makes a significant difference to Breckenbrough. Please donate Breckenbrough School, Sandhutton, nr Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 4EN Telephone: 01845 587238 Email: office@breckenbrough.org.uk © Breckenbrough School 2021 | Sitemap Website by bowhouse.co.uk | Photographs lovingly taken by Karen Turner Company Registration No: 6223076 | D for E No: 815-7002 | Charity Commission No: 1122269 Home Life at Breckenbrough Our Offer Essential Information