Boarding school recommendation for ADHD and mild ASD, South of England

[cathmel70]

My 15 yo daughter has just left Milton Abbey because things didn't work out for her there. She has ADHD and a possible diagnosis of ASD. I am after any recommendations for boarding schools, girls or co-ed within a couple of hours drive of Andover in Hampshire. Thanks.

Bedales

Hi there. I'm aware of Bedales. Do you think they have the provision for ADHD and ASD though?

Canford? I know boys and girls who are very happy there, some have issues you describe although I’m not sure if they’re officially diagnosed.
Individual pastoral care in houses can be excellent depending on the HM. I’d meet before committing to a House.

What was your experience of MA please?
I am looking at Milton Abbey 6th form boarding atm for my adhd/asd/learning difficulties daughter, currently at Clayesmore. They won't let her stay for 6th form. I am aware of previous reputation of MA but really keen on finding current views. Daughter needs the structure and stability of boarding and good pastoral care and MA seem to have a good choice of basic non academic subjects for 6th form.

Our daughter has been at MA since 2019 and they’ve really helped her. She did well at GCSE and the courses at sixth form are really diverse - some of the extended BTEC courses really aren’t available at all widely. The school has excellent SEN provision and really good partial care. We can’t fault it.

Thank you. That is encouraging to know.

Have you looked at Clayesmore? www.clayesmore.com/

She is currently there. They say she can't stay for 6th form as the level 3 btecs will be too challenging. Advised to go elsewhere and look for level 2 courses.

Have a look at MA. They are great and will want to help her. It really is unlike any other school.

Any thoughts on Eastbourne?