Barraclough Hall
School
We are looking forward to opening Barraclough Hall, our newest school, in January 2025
Located in Huddersfield, our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for young people aged between 5 and 18 with Autism and/or social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our young people may have a number of diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs.
Our vision is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported, safe and are then able to leave school happy with relevant experiences and outcomes to enable them to contribute to the wider community.
Our main goal in education is to help young people to reach their full potential.
Passionate about education
With the target of opening in January 2025 (subject to approval), Barraclough Hall School is situated in Edgerton in Huddersfield, a fully refurbished setting with a thoughtfully designed therapeutic learning environment that balances tranquility and functionality, catering to the diverse needs of
our pupils.
Our school features a peaceful woodland space and a courtyard sensory area that are designed to enrich outdoor learning experiences. These areas provide tranquil, engaging environments for pupils to explore, play, and learn in nature. Inside we offer a variety of well-resourced rooms including classrooms for structured learning, multipurpose rooms for creative, therapeutic and tailored activities as well as communal areas fostering a sense of community and belonging.
We are passionate about what we do and that is providing high-quality, aspirational education with bespoke learning opportunities. We take a holistic view of each of our children, offering individual care and a complete range of support that is constantly evolving with their needs.
- Small bespoke groupings of 4-6 children plus a class teacher/tutor and at least 1 Teaching Assistant per group across our site, with appropriate boundaries in place to safeguard all children.
- Within the Polaris Community we have 10 SEND schools across the UK who work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement.
- Our schools offer safe learning areas for our younger young people to ensure they are able to thrive and grow while receiving high quality teaching based on the National Curriculum. Teachers adapt the young people learning to suit their ability and needs. We want to make sure that our young people, regardless of age feel welcome and secure throughout the school day.
- Younger pupils are taught through the National Curriculum ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum which is tailored to match their academic ability in all subjects.
- Older pupils have a broad curriculum leading to external accreditation which may include GCSEs, functional skills, ASDAN, Entry Level and AQA awards. In addition to these enterprise-driven qualifications, Entry Level Employability Skills and Towards Independence programmes will be offered. There is a key focus on Next steps and aspiration throughout school with a strong careers offer.
- The on-site team will be equipped and trained to support children using our communication and trauma informed therapeutic model.
For more information or to discuss fees, please contact: schooloffice@barracloughhallschool.co.uk
Proprietor
Polaris Children’s Services
Chair: Jo August
Malvern View
Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road,
Stoke Prior
Bromsgrove, B60 4AD
Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jane Cubley
1 Bryan Road,
Huddersfield,
HD2 2AL
Part of the Polaris Community
Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education and bespoke children’s services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We’re ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.
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Address
1 Bryan Road,
Huddersfield,
HD2 2AL
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