“Building Futures with Care and Connection”
Our aim at Willow Park is very simple: we want to equip every child with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to be successful in their future.
Our Approach
For many of our pupils, previous experiences of education have been challenging. That’s why we take a creative and personalised approach to learning.
We look beyond barriers and focus on the unique potential within every child. By investing time to understand each pupil’s needs, we design tailored support that enables them to thrive.
Our expectations are ambitious for both behaviour and achievement because we know our pupils can make exceptional progress in an environment that truly meets their needs.
We prepare pupils for life beyond school academically, socially and emotionally. Every child is encouraged to aim high and achieve their personal best in all areas.
Our dedicated staff build strong, nurturing relationships that inspire confidence and unlock possibilities pupils may never have imagined.
Needs and Experiences
Our pupils have Special Educational Needs detailed in their Education, Health and Care Plans, often linked to complex or developmental trauma.
This may include adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect or time in care. Many have faced difficulties in previous educational settings, including unmet needs, exclusions or frequent transitions.
As a result, pupils may experience challenges with emotional regulation, impulsivity, low mood, mental health conditions and forming positive relationships. Some have had periods of low attendance and need support to close gaps in learning.
What We Provide
Our small, nurturing environment helps pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
EHCP-Driven Curriculum
Learning is designed around each pupil’s EHCP. Our Life Skills Curriculum equips pupils for adulthood, while our approach to learning aims to build confidence, independence and a broad range of talents.
Therapeutic Support
Every pupil benefits from our universal therapeutic offer, including trauma-informed practice and activities that promote emotional wellbeing. Where needed, we provide targeted interventions such as psychotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy through our in-house team.
Academic Offer
We offer an adapted academic curriculum leading to qualifications, e.g. functional skills, GCSEs that are tailored to each pupil’s abilities and aspirations. Delivery is flexible from 1:1 support to active learning in the community.
Our Ethos
At Willow Park School, every pupil has the right to an education that is personalised, engaging, and rooted in a purposeful, balanced curriculum.
Our passionate staff team creates a caring, structured environment where every young person can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We understand that many pupils have faced disrupted education or experiences that impact confidence and wellbeing. That’s why we use trauma-informed and relational approaches to rebuild trust, promote emotional safety, and remove barriers to learning.
We believe success looks different for every individual. It is celebrated in all its forms and supported by high expectations and unwavering commitment. By truly understanding each pupil as an individual, fostering positive relationships, and delivering tailored support, we nurture resilience, independence, and a sense of belonging.
Together, we create a community where inclusion is non-negotiable, compassion is our practice, and every pupil is empowered to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.
