ABOUT SCHOOL FULL MENU INSPIRING INTERACTION find out more welcome to Pathfield School from Head Teacher Stuart Allman. Pathfield school is a vibrant community where staff, parents and many other agencies work in partnership to ensure that every pupil receives the very best possible education and support. The dedicated staff team recognise that communication is at the heart of all learning and we develop individualised learning opportunities to maximise interaction. This is achieved through a stimulating environment, inspiring resources and a high level of staff training. We recognise that sometimes students may require additional support and we work closely with agencies such as Social Care, Physiotherapists and School Nurses to meet the needs of the whole individual. Achievement and success come in many forms and our aim is to develop our students as rounded individuals through a balanced curriculum. The curriculum is nurturing, challenging, and inspiring; developing our students’ social skills and the skills required for the whole of their adult life. This is enhanced through targeted interventions such as arts therapies and Thrive. Please don’t hesitate to email or call to find out more about our wonderful school. The Governor’s Aims ensure that Pathfield school works on the basis of a culture of praise and support for all, where expectations are both ambitious and challenging, developing a culture of resilience work closely with partner agencies, including Adult Services, Children Services and Health to ensure best possible outcomes for children and young people have purposive(*) interactions with all parents / carers, ensuring the collective voices of child, family and all agencies are heard develop the role of a dedicated Family Liaison worker to facilitate the above, exploring ways to include families with pre-school children who use Portage ensure that the language we use in reports including Education, Health and Care Plan’s is accessible to all ensure that the curriculum is meaningful, enterprising and allows culture capital(**) for success, using our space creatively to meet need embrace new ideas such as ‘Purposeful Systems’ starting the preparation for adulthood on entry to school meet the challenges of tight budgeting with creativity and innovation ensuring all parties recognise that the financial health of school is their business helping us to remain financially secure (*) Purposive – serving or effecting a useful function, though not as a result of planning or design (**) Culture capital – a high level of enlightenment as a result of extensive training and exposure to learning. about us At Pathfield we aim to provide for the individual educational needs of all our pupils through a person centred approach. We value our relationship with parents and carers and our partnership work with all other agencies. Working together we strive to provide a full range of specialist facilities and opportunities to encourage your child to reach their full potential. stay in touch 01271 342423 admin@pathfield.devon.sch.uk Pathfield School, Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU Copyright © 2021 Pathfield School cosmic ® safeguarding Pathfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support our pupils, their families and staff at school. quick links home about school learning parents & carers community news events contact