Our schools
We have an innovative and unique approach to teaching and caring for children and young people with the most profound and challenging needs.
Our two schools, Headlands -Vale of Glamorgan and Parklands Campus - Oxfordshire offer a secure developing environment for all pupils.
Our schools at a glance
| Schools |
Age |
Gender |
Provision |
Boarding |
Special needs |
Membership |
| Headlands, Vale of Glamorgan |
8-19 |
Mixed |
Independent special school |
Yes, term time only |
ADD, ADHD, AS,ASD, ASP,Comm Diff, BESD, DYS, MLD, SP&LD, TOU |
NASEN, The National Autistic Society, NASS |
| Parklands Campus, Oxfordshire |
11-19 |
Mixed |
A non-maintained special school offering day, residential, fostering and outreach services |
Yes |
NA |
NASS |
"Action for Children's Penhurst School in Chipping Norton closed in May 2013"
An expert, dedicated and experienced team provides education that is adapted to pupils' individual abilities. This, alongside a careful and considered assessment process, specialist support network and a partnership approach ensures that we can meet the needs of each and every child. Our commitment to working effectively with the most challenging children and young people has enabled us to achieve consistently excellent outcomes for our pupils.
We believe in a long-term approach, not a quick fix. We are committed to supporting children and young people for as long as it takes to help them make positive changes in their lives, so they can achieve their full potential.
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Something exciting is happening in Oxfordshire
Action for Children is developing a new innovative special school in Oxfordshire which offers day, residential, fostering and outreach services for young people (girls and boys) with complex needs. Launching in September 2011, the project aims to help young people build positive relationships, be healthy, safe and successfully achieve. The school is being developed on the site currently occupied by Spires School.