Who we are
Barndale School has established itself has a highly reputable specialist school in the North of Northumberland. This is not just due to the work we do with our young people but also the support we offer to our colleagues in mainstream settings.
The school has grown considerably but has held the importance of learning and relationships at the heart of what we do. Our pupil needs have evolved and are better suited to the buildings and sites we inhabit. Our cohorts are much more along the neurodivergent pathway with specific specialisms working with those children and young adults who have conditions and needs alike; ASD, ADHD, SEMH.
What we do
Our personalised and flexible approach to teaching and learning will ensure that your child is placed at the heart of everything we do. Our team of staff are highly skilled, caring, hardworking and committed to promoting every aspect of your child’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. We understand and appreciate that progress for every child will look very different and we recognise this in numerous ways. We promote a positive and supportive culture in school where every achievement is recognised and celebrated.
We know how valuable each day at school is. We therefore work hard to ensure that all of our pupils are happy, safe and have access to a meaningful, enjoyable and balanced curriculum. You can find out more about our curriculum by visiting the relevant link box below.
Our Aims:
All of our learners will…
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have access to a meaningful, creative and balanced curriculum which enables them to progress socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically
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receive high quality teaching, learning and care within a happy, fun and stimulating environment
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develop the skills to interact and communicate with others and to enjoy positive, meaningful relationships with a range of people
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become confident, active participants within their local community and beyond
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be prepared for an adult life in which they have the greatest possible degree of independence
Working in partnership
We see parents and carers as key partners in the education of their children and aim to work very closely with families. We have a calendar of events which you are encouraged to attend and we will communicate with you through our home-school diary system, but you are also very welcome to come into school at any time to discuss any issues, concerns or ideas that you may have. You know your child best so we believe that working in partnership is the best way forward.
We also work closely with our colleagues in health, social care, specialist settings and mainstream schools. We pride ourselves on being a very outward facing school and know how collaborative working will always bring about the best outcomes for pupils.
Our vision is for Barndale School to become a centre of excellence within the field of special education, training and support and together we will make sure that we continue on our journey towards this goal.
Our future ambition
Our vision is for Barndale School to become a Centre of Excellence within the field of specialist education, training and support and together we will make sure that we continue on our journey towards this goal.