Jan 16, 2025, Bristol Post : Special needs primary school opens in Bristol at site former private school
SW England
A special needs primary school has celebrated its official opening in east Bristol, a month after welcoming its first pupil. Elmtree Grove School, which supports children with a range of special educational needs, opened at 266 Overndale Road in Fishponds, at the site of the former Gracefield Preparatory School.
Elmtree Grove School caters for needs relating to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD. There are 40 pupils who attend the school across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Local Authorities.
The school was allowed to start operating in December after Ofsted approved the opening, and over the following three weeks, pupils were able to explore the school and begin to settle in. Having taken a staggered approach, the school was ready to welcome pupils on Monday, January 6, with the official opening taking place on Friday, January 10. . . .
Head of School Antony Moore explained the school’s purpose: “Elmtree Grove School exists to support children with a range of additional needs, primarily those related to SEMH, as well as ASD and ADHD. Our approach is holistic, focusing on understanding each child’s unique educational journey, which for many has been quite difficult.” . . .
Sarah Morrison added: “There are 400 children in the region currently without a school place. We’ve shown that in just six months, it’s possible to create not only a functional school building but also a nurturing environment that provides children with the education they deserve. Schools like Elmtree Grove are essential to ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their dreams.”
The non-mainstream school has annual fees which range from £36,000 [$44K] to £48,500 [$59K], which are funded by the local councils who send pupils to the school. . . .
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