Our School
We strive to provide the best learning experience at Forest Park School.
Our Staff
Click on one of our staff members to learn more!
Miss Reynolds
Headteacher
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Mr Wood
Teacher of Maths, Science and PE
Miss Atkinson
Teacher of Science and Maths
Mrs Hutchinson
Teacher of RE and PSHCE
Miss Layton
Teacher of Art and Food Technology
Miss Thornton
Teacher of History, Business and IT
Mrs Delacey
Teacher of Maths, Geography and Level 2 Project
Mrs Randall
Teacher of Maths
Miss Brown
Teacher of English
Mr Clarkson
Teaching Assistant
Mr Johnston
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Aither
Teaching Assistant
Mrs McGill
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Shoulder
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Brown
Teaching Assistant
Miss Russell
Teaching Assistant
Miss Robson
Teaching Assistant
Mr North
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Smith
Teaching Assistant
Miss Aston
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Thompson
Teaching Assistant
Mr Thornton
Teaching Assistant
Miss Foster
Teaching Assistant
Miss Cant
Teaching Assistant
Miss McCann
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Embleton
Teaching Assistant
Miss Caulton
Teaching Assistant
Mr Blythe
Teaching Assistant
Mr Gillham
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Heywood
Teaching Assistant
Miss Robson
Teaching Assistant
Mr McCluskey
Site Manager
Miss Corner
Receptionist
Miss Hindmarch
School Wellbeing and Designated Sageguarding Lead
Mrs Taylor
School Systems Manager
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Therapeutic Approach
Take a look at our therapeutic approach.
All of the Forest Park staff will be trained to use:
• PACE - Supporting ACEs
• THRIVE - Right time intervention
• Zones of regulation
• Multi sensory approaches to teaching and learning.
Families will have access to:
• Family support and network
• Thrive for families
What can we offer?
Every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential.
SEND Audit
SEND Audit and review service. Teeacher Training. Working with trusts to improve mainstream provision for SEND.
Provision
Year 4, 5, 6 provision. Pre EHCP? Working through diagnosis and application, supporting children and families.
Secondary SEND
11-16 Secondary SEND. ASD, CL primary need. Wrap around therapeutic support and extended school offer.
Vocational Pathway
Post 16 provison for EHCP Vocational pathway Apprenticeships for SEND.
Educational Testing
Educational testing and reporting service. First stage EP reporting. Dyslexia and dyscalculia testing. Thrive, OT, Pyschotherapy, counselling, Family support.
Every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential; our core values focus on those skills young people need to be successful in life.
Reaching Potential
Trusting relationships create safe environments in which to thrive. Through challenge-both physical and academic we build resilience. Young people are able to engage in experiences that give them enjoyment and feel success.
Our School
How can we help your child at Forest Park School?
40 Place Secondary School
Forest Park School is a 40 place Secondary school for young people age 11-17 years old with a primary need of ASD.
Class Sizes of 6 - 8
Class sizes of 6 - 8 with a staff ratio of 1 teacher and 2 Specialist Teaching assistants will provide our students with the support to thrive in the classroom environment.
Secondary Curriculum
We will offer a broad and balanced secondary curriculum that offers challenge, yet also meets the needs of individuals.
Dual Pathway
Our dual pathway will enable students to, where appropriate, follow a 1-9 curriculum as well as providing a more skills based pathway for those learners who require it.
Qualifications
All of our students will leave with qualifications in English, Maths, Science, Food and PSHCE and the essential skills for a healthy and successful life.
Specialist Subjects
The curriculum will be delivered through a part primary model at the core, enabling students to also experience specialist subjects in other parts of the school.
Therapeutic Approach
Our teaching and learning is therapeutically informed. Using OT, SALT Zones of Regulation and Thrive to underpin our pedagogy.
Careers
All of our students have access to a robust careers education offer. All students will access real work experience.