Holy Brook Special School

Vision 2024-2027

Introduction

Holy Brook Special School is a nurturing and inclusive community. It is a place where everyone is valued and all achievements are praised, celebrated and encouraged.

All children are supported, in a safe, happy and caring environment to:

• Access learning in an environment that helps them feel and be emotionally regulated.
• Communicate their needs and advocate for themselves.
• make friends and navigate social situations.
• develop the executive function skills they need to organise and attend to learning tasks.
• learn the basic skills they need to eventually read, write and understand number.
• develop their unique talents and interests.
• Access childhood opportunities and experiences that their non-SEND peers’ access without barriers

Vision

At Holy Brook School, we envision a nurturing and inclusive environment where every one of our children thrives and we work in partnership with families. Our commitment is to recognize and celebrate the unique strengths, talents, and dreams of each student. We aim to provide a supportive and flexible curriculum that addresses individual learning barriers, sensory needs, and emotional well-being and that recognises our children as neuro divergent people.

We strive to create a safe, structured, and predictable environment that fosters trust, resilience, and self-advocacy. Through personalized education plans, multi-modal communication methods, and trauma-informed approaches, we empower our students to acquire communication, reading and mathematical knowledge that supports their future learning and helps them develop the essential life skills, social connections, and emotional literacy they need to thrive.

Our goal is to inspire a love for learning and creativity, encouraging our students to pursue their ambitions in diverse fields such as the arts, sciences, sports, and technology. By collaborating with families and the wider community, we ensure that our students are equipped with the tools and confidence to navigate their world and achieve their fullest potential.

Together, we build a future where every child at Holy Brook School feels valued, understood, and capable of making meaningful contributions to society and living a happy and fulfilling life.