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 will develop core functional skills (like reading, writing and maths) and 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 on-site animal care provision where children learn animal husbandry and responsibility, as well as a fully equipped hair and beauty salon, an art and DT suite, a fitness suite, a food technology room, and a sports hall.
