Salmons Brook is a special school, which caters for young people aged 11-18 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
All our students have a primary need within the area of SEMH and some students may have co-occurring needs in one or more of the following areas: communication and interaction; cognition and learning; sensory and/or physical needs.
Our core purpose is to improve the quality of life for our students and the wider community by nurturing potential.
We are focused on developing positive character traits within our students and approach this through a shared commitment to our ‘CREATE’ values.
Our aim is that every student at Salmons Brook will:
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Engage and grow together as part of an inclusive Community, rooted in fairness.
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Develop secure and lasting Relationships, fostered by kindness.
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Share experiences that provide Enrichment, enhanced by teamwork.
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Foster ambitious Aspirations, through a commitment to learning.
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Build a culture of Trust, by displaying honesty in their actions.
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Achieve their potential, supported by a personalised Education and a curiosity for learning.
We will achieve these aims by:
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Delivering an innovative, ambitious and highly specialised curriculum, which includes exposure to enrichment activities that develop personal growth.
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Creating a therapeutic, student-centered learning experience, which focuses on the specific needs of the student, develops self-esteem and helps build secure and lasting relationships.
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Fostering community cohesion to challenge inequality and embrace diversity.