We exist to help every student take the steps they need to take to progress along their individual pathway towards Further Education, employment and independent adult life.
ETHOS AND VALUES
Maplewell Hall School is an outstanding maintained special school in Leicestershire, providing high quality education and care for pupils aged 11–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans. We mainly specialise in supporting children and young people with cognition and learning and communication and interaction needs, alongside other complex and overlapping needs.
At Maplewell, every pupil is known exceptionally well, and our provision is built on a strong ethos of inclusion, respect and high aspiration for all. Learning is carefully personalised to ensure every young person can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We offer a knowledge rich, ambitious curriculum, underpinned by the belief that all pupils, regardless of need, deserve access to a broad and meaningful education that prepares them for adult life.
Pupils with cognition and learning needs benefit from structured teaching, explicit instruction, and carefully sequenced learning that builds knowledge over time and strengthens retention. High expectations are matched with skilled scaffolding, enabling pupils to make strong progress and develop confidence as learners.
For pupils with communication and interaction needs, we place a strong emphasis on inclusive practice, positive relationships and supportive communication strategies. Staff adapt teaching approaches and the learning environment so that pupils can engage successfully, express themselves and build trusting relationships with adults and peers.
Preparation for adulthood is central to our work. Through a carefully planned curriculum and meaningful experiences, we support pupils to develop independence, resilience and essential life skills. This includes opportunities for work related learning, community engagement and the development of communication and social skills needed for the next stage of education, training or employment.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that pupils feel safe, valued and supported. We work closely with families and external professionals to provide a joined up approach to meeting each young person’s needs.
We are proud to offer a rich wider curriculum, including enrichment activities, visits and opportunities that broaden pupils’ experiences and support their personal development. Strong partnerships with parents and carers are central to our success. Families consistently value the care, understanding and high expectations we hold for every pupil.
The school has been recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas, with inspectors noting that pupils flourish, feel safe and are supported by staff who are aspirational, caring and highly skilled. Our pupils leave Maplewell well prepared for their next steps, moving on to a range of positive destinations including further education, training and employment.
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