Stannard
School

Situated in the historic market town of Dunstable, Stannard School, founded in 20214, offers a safe and supportive educational environment for young people aged between 7 and 18, primarily with ASD and/or SEMH needs around trauma.

Every child who attends our school has an Education Health and Care Plan, usually with their main area of needs identified as either ASD or SEMH (trauma based). Our young people may also have a number of diagnoses including ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition and learning needs.  As such, inclusivity is at the heart of our school.

At Stannard School we believe that every child who attends our setting should have an equal entitlement to a broad, balanced curriculum whilst being given the opportunities to develop life skills for a positive future.  We have high expectations which support pupils, whilst maintaining an environment that encourages growth, developing resilience, and encouraging a love for learning.

We want all our pupils to have a sense of belonging in our school, believe they can do their best and achieve their full potential.

Our vision is to provide a learning environment where all of our learners are valued, feel heard, are safe and have their individual needs met. We have high aspirations for all our pupils and believe that with the correct support and setting, each and every one of them will achieve their full potential.

At Stannard School, our learning experiences take inspiration from a more creative approach to learning. Alongside and through the national curriculum, our pupils gain valuable experiences learning life skills, taking part in music therapy, art therapy and outdoor learning. Every pupil in our setting also has access to session with our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant and access to our Speech and Language Therapist where required.