Overview
Dawn House School is a specialist school for children and young people aged 5-19 years with a severe or complex communication difficulty or Asperger’s Syndrome.
Curriculum
During Key Stage 4 all pupils have the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in Maths, English and Science. This can be through Entry Level, Functional Skills and in some instances GCSE. We provide a flexible offer which allows pupils to work to the best of their ability in a range of subject areas. All pupils in Key Stage 4 are also provided with the opportunity to study History, Geography, Computing, PSHE, Life Skills and GCSE Art as part of their core offer.
All Key Stage 4 pupils also select their own Vocational Options which run over 4 sessions a week. Dawn House School offer a wide variety of Aim Awards, Entry Level and ASDAN qualifications that range from Entry Level 1 to Level 1 Certificates.
Times and availability
Age Range: 5-19 years
Contact
Dawn House School is situated on Helmsley Road on the western edge of Rainworth. Helmsley Road is the second turning on the left after Ransom Wood Business Park coming from Mansfield on the A617 or the first turn right after the car sales and van hire garage as you leave Rainworth traveling towards Mansfield. There is a bus shelter on the corner of Helmsley Road. After passing over the bridge continue past Heathlands School to the end of Helmsley Road. Dawn House School is the last building on the left hand side.
When entering the school grounds the visitors and disabled car park is in front of the school. Reception is on the right hand side as you face the school.
Referral
Pupils are admitted to Dawn House School following a multi-disciplinary assessment at the school and acceptance by the Local Authority of any placement offered and responsibility for the termly fees. Places at Dawn House School are largely funded via local authorities, but payment by other parties (e.g. parents, corporates) can be considered. Funded placements will require approval by the Local Authority. You are advised to contact the Education, Health and Care Plan Co-ordinator who has been involved with your child, in the first instance, if you wish to consider a placement at an independent/non-maintained special school.
Inclusion
Supporting
- Autism
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
- Learning difficulties
- Communication and interaction needs
- Other
Local Offer
Part of I CAN; the children’s communication charity; Dawn House School is an outstanding day and residential specialist school for pupils aged between 5 and 19 years, who have severe and complex speech, language and communication difficulties with associated learning and/or behavioural difficulties.
Our vision is to be an outstanding school providing a collaborative, child centred and innovative experience that enables our children to achieve ambitious goals and have endless opportunities. Communication is a fundamental life skill and good communication is key to ensuring children get the best start in life. Supporting speech and language development is at the heart of everything we do at Dawn House School. We give a voice to those that do not always have the words.
We are committed to integrating outstanding education and in-house therapy for all pupils in a highly specialist environment where their speech, language and communication needs do not prevent them from learning. We work hard to ensure that children receive an appropriate curriculum, are happy and engaged, and partake in a range of experiences. All of which is made possible by our hardworking and dedicated staff who work in partnership with parents to meet our children’s holistic needs.
Our 'entry to exit' curriculum ensures that throughout their school career, children are preparing for life beyond our school gates and are supported to develop strategies that help them to overcome the barriers to their learning. We ensure that each of our pupils emerge as self-confident, independent individuals, able to manage their own learning and behaviour and equipped with the competencies, skills and strategies to take the next steps into further or higher education and the world of work.
Please visit the Dawn House website (opens in new tab) for full details of what the school has to offer.