the woodlands academy scarborough
Scarborough
The Woodlands Academy is an Academy for children with a range of Special Needs
and Disabilities. Our aim is to prepare our students for the challenges of the
21st Century. For some students this will mean a working independent life and
for others there will be planned dependency with as much independence as their
needs allow. Our aim is for children to develop into, confident, happy, positive
young people. We will ensure we understand each unique individual and their
needs. Personalised planned pathways support every child in their progression.
We have a strong pastoral structure built on a caring philosophy which nurtures
positive relationships through high expectations and supported challenge. We
work holistically to develop student’s resilience, mature behaviour,
responsibility and independence. We ensure students are supported to gain
knowledge and respect of their own culture and we strongly encourage children to
regard all faiths, races and cultures with respect. Academic success and
progress is valued at all levels of performance and the classroom focus is on
achievement. Learning is celebrated in all its forms. At the Woodlands Academy
Scarborough we STRIVE to provide the best possible opportunities for ALL our
pupils. Through : Specialist provision (our staff are highly trained in a range
of specialisms to meet the full range of needs and disabilities of those
attending Woodlands Therapeutic (we ensure we support pupils learning through
specialist interventions and therapies as required) Relationships (strong
trusting relationships are crucial within the school community for students to
feel secure and supported where staff do tasks with the pupils not for them)
Independence training (Students are supported to become independent and
discouraged from being dependent. They develop to be as independent as possible
) Vision (We are working with parents, governors, students (current and former)
and with a range of services to further develop the academy to enrich and
develop children with SEND in all aspects of their lives both in and out of
school. Exploring (Through where essential core skills are learnt through a
meaningful curriculum which provides exciting motivating learning and life
experiences which is inclusive of all pupils)
