20/08/2026
Dysart School is an outstanding special school for learners who have a wide range of severe and complex learning difficulties.
Places are in such high demand that the school runs three satellite sites in addition to the main site in Surbiton.
Parents, carers and learners are incredibly grateful to the team at Dysart School for creating the nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
Here are some of the lovely messages received at the end of last term expressing their gratitude. π
17/08/2026
Addington Valley Academy is a specialist school for pupils aged 4 to 19 with autism and severe learning difficulties, where every learner is supported to thrive in a nurturing and ambitious environment.
Guided by its values of Practice, Partnerships and Heart, the school works closely with families to help every pupil grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential.
As learners and colleagues enjoy a well-earned summer break, we're pleased to share these heartfelt messages from families, recognising the care, commitment and positive difference the team at Addington Valley Academy has made to their children's lives.
Thank you π
13/08/2026
St Philip's School is a special education needs school for young people aged 9-19 in Chessington.
The school encourages students to become as independent as possible in all areas of their lives, both in and out of the classroom. Learners are challenged to try new things such as using public transport and making new friends.
The school's vision is for learners to leave the school with a love of learning and to be confident, inquisitive and independent. Staff work closely with families to provide the support they need to achieve these goals.
Here is some feedback the school received at the end of this academic year from families across the age groups.
ENJOY!
12/08/2026
Lovely feedback from a learner at Orchard Hill College
10/08/2026
St. Dominic's School is a specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 7β19. The team at St Dominic's School support pupils with a wide range of strengths, interests and needs, providing an environment in which the pupils can feel understood, succeed and prepare for fulfilling adult lives.
The school specialises in giving everyone a pathway to achieve ambitious goals and live life to the full.
Enjoy some of the recent feedback from families π
https://stdominicsschool.org.uk/
06/08/2026
Unified Academy is a special school for boys aged 9 to 16 who have Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The school delivers a highly personalised approach to education with small class sizes and lessons that are carefully planned to take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all students so that their learning is purposeful and engaging.
The team at Unified Academy are driven to secure the best possible outcomes for their students and this is recognised by parents and carers as this feedback demonstrates. π
https://www.unifiedacademy.org/
03/08/2026
Great opportunity for strategic communications professional to join the team.
We're Hiring! π¨
We are looking for a Head of Internal Communication and Branding to join the team at Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust.
Here are the details:
π Location: Sutton
π· Salary: Β£52,187 - Β£60,571 per annum
π‘ Hybrid working with travel to academies and colleges
If you're a strategic communications leader with a passion for building strong internal cultures and an impactful brand, we'd love to hear from you.
π Apply today - https://affinityworkforce.com/job/head-of-internal-communications-54461/
03/08/2026
Bedelsford Chaucer Centre is a specialist satellite provision of Bedelsford School that opened in Merton last September. The school provide a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious learning environment for learners with a range of needs, including moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism and communication difficulties.
They believe every learner can succeed when they feel understood and supported. Their aim is to help every learner build confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential.
The team were delighted to receive this feedback from a parent who is pleased with the progress their child has made this year thanks to the incredible team.
30/07/2026
Brantridge School is a special school for pupils from 5 to 11 years old with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
The team at Brantridge School aim for all our pupils to become resilient, confident, self-regulating and able to make significant progress with their individual needs and ready to access the next stage of life. π
Enjoy some of the recent feedback from families. π
https://brantridgeschool.org/
27/07/2026
St Philip's School in Chessington prides itself on its ability to support learners to become as independent as possible in all areas of their lives.
Learners have a wide range of ability levels and additional needs including complex autism but the goal is the same for every learner: to create a learning environment that enables all learners to achieve their full potential both socially and academically.
The school was delighted to receive this feedback from one of the parents at the end of this academic year and at the end of their time at the school.