“Raft Building Adventure with The Stable School Learners” Developing teamwork and problem-solving skills through raft-building activities as part of our outdoor learning program.

Welcome to The Stable School

Situated in the heart of St Catherine’s Hill, Christchurch, we are an Independent Special Educational Needs primary and secondary (all-through) school providing personalised and well-rounded education for young people aged 6 - 16.

We prioritise the wellbeing and mental health of all learners through a therapeutic trauma-informed approach, adopting a curriculum that mirrors the national curriculum whilst ensuring opportunities for therapeutic support.

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“Serious Science: Year 11 Learners in Action” Our Year 11 learners dive into advanced scientific topics, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.

Lifelong Success

Our school specialises in working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health barriers to learning.

Innovation, nurture, and integrity are the drivers for positive outcomes for all our children. We aim for all our pupils to leave our school with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to contribute positively to their communities and to lead happy and fulfilled lives.

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What We Offer

GCSE Programmes

The Stable School provides a wide range of GCSE pathways in addition to Functional Skills qualifications.

School Meals

The Stable School provides a daily nutritious and delicious choice of meals, including breakfast, to support good dietary health for all learners.

School Transport

The Stable School liaises with Local Authorities to support transport applications for our learners.

Social Skills Development

The Stable School supports learners holistically to develop the vital skills needed for lifelong success.

Vocational Pathways

Learners at The Stable School participate in a broad range of vocational pathways and programmes to help them gain skills for life.

Educational Visits and Trips

At The Stable School, learners’ education is underpinned with a wide range of informative educational visits and trips.

Testimonials

“The Stables community has given my child confidence, love and support over the last three years of them being at the school.”

Parent #1

“We can’t adequately express how happy we are to see our son in a school that understands and is so receptive to meeting his needs. It is a delight to see him finally engaging with his learning.“

Parent #2

“The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead is passionate about providing the right support for families at the right time. She has a proactive approach and holds the child at the centre of everything she does.“

BCP MASH Educational support worker

“Thank you for your hard work and support inside and outside of school hours. Your commitment, understanding and patience is exemplary.“

Social Worker

“The Stable School are responsive, flexible and creative when it comes to meeting individual needs; forming a positive and expert team around each child.“

Virtual Schools Teacher

“As a foster parent, I have been working closely with the staff at Stables school. They are a fantastic team, completely invested in learning the individuality of the young people in their care.“

Foster Carer #1

“The Stable school was the first school to accept our child for who he is and all his needs. They have been totally supportive and nurtured his needs. The progress he has made at The Stable school is amazing and has exceeded expectations.“

Foster Carer #2

“Our children no longer fear school, instead it is the key that is unlocking their full potential in exploring their bigger and more exciting world, whilst being safely scaffolded and nurtured by caring and Trauma Informed staff.“

Parent #4

“I really believe in the vision that you and John have for the school and think that it can only bring positives. I have reflected on the comment you made Denise at the parent forum about the adults who are left being the ones who want to be at the school and really care and also believe in the path you are creating for the school and children and I think that is so true”

“Staff go above and beyond with communication. They are very aware of my daughter’s needs and how to support her. They obviously do a lot behind the scenes to prepare for her each time she is in. I am grateful for everyone that is involved with my daughter’s care.”

“My son’s teacher is the first person that has ever got him learning. Great communication with home.”

“We receive great communication and the school are very understanding and supportive to our child and to us as parents.”

“Staff are very approachable, understanding and empathetic, and always manage to get things put in place as soon as possible. They always put our son’s needs first. Any concerns I have raised have been sorted as soon as possible and fed back to us appropriately.”

“Staff come across as caring, understanding and genuine. They really understand our son already and communication with us is professional and supportive at all times.”

“Staff are passionate and make additional effort to focus on the needs of our young person and both our families. The communication and support we receive is always above and beyond.”

“The team are a credit to the school and really understand our daughter’s needs. They communicate well with her and us to support her appropriately and enable her to be happy at school and engaged with her learning.”

“Contact is amazing from school and everyone communicates really well.”

“I am kept regularly updated with how my son is progressing and staff have a broad knowledge and awareness when he feels triggered. Communication is good, there is nothing I can’t ask or share with and they are always there with support when needed.”

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