John Fielding Special School

our pupils can range in age from 2 -19 years old and all have severe learning difficulties, some also have an autistic spectrum disorder, epilepsy, a physical disability, sensory impairment, medical needs and/or a communication difficulty. the john fielding special school values itself on providing a secure, stimulating and happy environment with an emphasis on developing communication skills. we help our pupils to be sensitive to the needs of others, to develop a sense of worth and high self-esteem. our ethos is to encourage our pupils to take an active part in the life of the school and to become happy, caring young people capable of contributing to society in a positive way. we achieve our aims by: working in partnership with parents and other professionals; offering a quality curriculum designed both to meet the requirements of the national curriculum and the needs of our pupils; placing a high emphasis on staff development and working closely with local schools, colleges and the