Greenfields Specialist School for Communication

Address

Prentice Court
Northampton
West Northamptonshire
NN3 8XS
United Kingdom

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How to contact this service

http://www.gsscacademy.org/

[email protected]

01604 741960

Description

Greenfields Specialist School for Communication (GSSC) is a special secondary school for 90 pupils aged 11-18 years in West Northamptonshire. It's run as a single academy trust.

Type: Specialist School

Location: Prentice Court, Goldings

Age Range: KS3-KS5

Primary Areas of Need:

Sensory and/or Physical Needs including Complex Medical Needs and/or Complex Sensory Needs
Cognition and Learning including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

Children Most Likely to be Considered for Admission

Complex physical, sensory or medical needs
SLD/PMLD profile
Requires specialist equipment and therapy
Needs extensive support throughout day

What Does the Provision Offer?

On-site nursing
Physiotherapy
OT clinics
Conductive Education
Specialist equipment

Not suitable for children who

Autism as primary need
Able to access mainstream curriculum independently
Behaviour presenting significant risk to vulnerable cohort

Curriculum and Learning

Highly personalised curriculum based on EHCP outcomes and adulthood preparation

Mainstream Inclusion

No mainstream inclusion. Specialist school.

Key Things for Parents to Know

Greenfields is a highly specialist school for young people with complex physical, sensory, medical and learning needs.
All pupils have cognition and communication needs identified within their EHCP.
The school offers extensive medical, therapy and physical support throughout the school day.
Conductive Education is a key part of the school's offer for pupils with Cerebral Palsy.
Many pupils require specialist equipment, positioning programmes and medical care.

All pupils will have an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plan. The Local Authority will have identified their needs as requiring placement at Greenfields Specialist School for Communication.

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Additional Information

SENCo: Tracy Phillips ([email protected])

Accreditations: Last Ofsted Report: 16 July 2024
Cost: N/A
Locality: Northampton Area
West Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Age range: Suitable for ages from 11 years to 18 years

Referral route: Professional Referral
For people with: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Learning Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Sensory Impairments
Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Eligibility criteria: Age Range - School
Assessment Needed
Provider category: Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support

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