aurora meldreth manor
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We are an independent special school and children’s home, offering a highly specialist learning and residential environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have multiple disabilities, including complex medical needs, sensory and physical impairments which may be as a result of cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or degenerative conditions. We provide an individualised, specialist approach for all learners including a bespoke provision and facilities for learners with autism spectrum diagnoses, characteristics and associated difficulties.
The skilled team of education, care and clinical staff, work with students holistically within the school and children’s home which have been designed and adapted to meet the individual needs of each student, taking into account their physical, communication, social, emotional, sensory and therapeutic needs.
The support provided enables each young person to engage and make progress at their own level and pace within an enriching learning and living environment.
Our aim is to equip our young people to grow in their own unique and inspiring way as they move towards adulthood.
Key informationPlacements: 38 week day and up to 52 week residentialAge: 6 – 19 yearsGender: MixedLocation: Meldreth, CambridgeshireSupporting: Young people with profound or complex learning difficulties, including autism.
Aurora Meldreth Manor
Pupils make good progress because teamwork between teachers, support assistants and therapists is so strong.Ofsted
Our facilities
Set within 14 acres of beautiful countryside in the village of Meldreth, near Cambridgeshire, Aurora Meldreth Manor School and Children’s home provide a highly specialist environment, including:
• Sensory zone
• Soft play zone
• Activity zone
• Integrated therapy
• Ground level, indoor Rebound therapy trampoline
• Hydrotherapy pool
• Adapted food technology room
• Break out spaces
• Forest school experiences
• Extensive grounds with outdoor playground
• Independent advocacy service
• Sensory garden
Aurora Meldreth Manor children’s home provides flexible accommodation designed to meet the complex needs of the children and young people who may attend the school or another special school in the local area. Recently refurbished, the accommodation provides a range of vibrant but homely flats where children can live throughout the year or where they can access short breaks.
High levels of staffing support each child’s individual needs, embracing their abilities and nurturing them to make choices about the lives they want to live. Developing friendships, exploring new and favourite interests, experiencing different social opportunities and making the most of life away from school are all part of the holistic approach for every young person living and learning at Aurora Meldreth Manor.
Aurora Meldreth Manor School and Children’s Home Fenny Lane, Meldreth, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 6LG
www.the-aurora-group.com/meldrethmanor
01763 268000
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Our approach
Children’s home
Aurora Meldreth Manor School provides students with a needs-led curriculum covering 7 key areas of learning. For students working within the sensory curriculum these are: communication, cognition, environmental control technology, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, self-help and self-advocacy.
For students working within the semi-formal curriculum which are; communication and language, physical development, personal, social and
emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, expressive arts and design.
Teachers ensure the curriculum is carefully planned around a three term cycle to address each students’ individual strengths and areas for development.
Students are placed in class groups and residential flats according to their main area of difficulty, their level of understanding, communication and sensory needs. This allows them to
access the most appropriate living and learning environments and to make the best possible personal progress.
With our highly skilled teachers and therapist, we aim to provide each student with memorable, meaningful, stimulating and enjoyable learning experiences everyday, helping them to develop their self-esteem and personal independence.
We finally found somewhere where the staff actually think of my son’s needs first, not their own, and what works for him rather than what works for them.Parent
Teachers have a very thorough knowledge of each pupil’s sensory needs and their prior learning.Ofsted
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding children and young adults in our care.
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