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Orange Tree School / Holmewood School

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MarthaJonesPhone · 13/01/2024 17:18

Does anyone have children at either of these two schools or have any feedback. I would be so grateful.

DS current mainstream school placement has completely broken down. I've applied for an urgent review of his EHCP to change to special school.

DS is very shy and so anxious and I'm desperate to find a very quiet and nurturing school for him.

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Lilysilrose · 12/03/2024 00:22

Holmewood - its very expensive so you will only get it on appeal. There is group therapy provision but otherwise I didn’t feel the staff were particularly specialist or knowledgable. The buildings are tatty and the outdoor space is very limited. I know people with kids who are happy there however, which is obviously the key thing.

Orange Tree I haven’t look round but I’ve heard nothing but bad things. As always worth looking around yourself.

Red balloon schools might be worth a look.

SpaceInvader321 · 27/02/2024 15:24

Bumping. I'd also be interested in feedback about these schools for my 11yo auAdhder. Getting worried about the y7 transition.