Education at Lansdowne



Lansdowne School is based onsite within the children's home. All the young people who live there go to school full-time and the school follows the same term dates as other local schools. Qualified and experienced teachers deliver a highly personalised and engaging curriculum to meet the needs of all individuals.

It's a safe place where young people can

  • gain confidence
  • start learning again
  • learn how to study on their own

Young people work on developing core functional skills (like reading, writing and maths) and will also work towards qualifications within a broad and balanced curriculum.

The school teaches different subjects in 5 main areas:

  • Core Subjects - Maths, English, Science, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education)
  • The Wider World - Humanities (like history and geography)
  • Creative Subjects - Art, Music, Dance, Drama
  • Life Skills - ICT (computing), Careers, Food Technology, Design Technology, PE, Horticulture, Animal Care
  • Ready to Learn Programme

The school helps young people think about jobs and careers. They learn work-related skills and can talk to an independent careers advisor to get advice.

There is an on-site animal care provision where children learn animal husbandry and responsibility as well as a fully equipped hair and beauty salon, art and DT suite, fitness suite, food technology room and sports hall.



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