Special schools and specialist provisions in Kent. Ofsted ratings, age ranges, and SEND types shown where available.
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Moderate Learning Difficulties. LA-maintained special school.
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Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Autism. One of Kent's largest special schools.
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Serves children with severe and profound learning difficulties including autism, across Thanet and East Kent.
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Secondary-age special school in the Tunbridge Wells area, supporting pupils with complex communication and learning needs.
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Specialist provision for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs in the Ashford area.
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Supports children with moderate learning difficulties and autism across Thanet.
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Outstanding provision for children with severe and complex learning needs in the Swale area.
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Specialist residential and day school for children with physical disabilities and complex needs. Nationally recognised provision.
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Outstanding school for autistic children and young people with communication difficulties in Thanet, East Kent.
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Gravesend area special school for children with moderate learning difficulties, autism, and SEMH needs.
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Academy specialising in social, emotional and mental health needs in the Sevenoaks district.
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Free school for autistic young people and those with complex communication needs in the Canterbury area.
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An independent special needs school that offers small classes or one-to-one learning tailored to individual needs, rated Outstanding for personal development. Independent.
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An independent special school catering for secondary students who cannot access mainstream education, where all pupils have an EHC plan. Independent.
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A special free school within the Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust providing 168 places for primary-aged pupils with autism and speech and language needs. Free School.
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An independent day special school for primary-aged pupils with a range of disabilities including autism, chromosome deletion disorders, epilepsy, school refu... Independent.
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An independent specialist day school providing education for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs. Independent.
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A non-maintained special school with boarding provision, part of the Caldecott Foundation charity, supporting young people with autism, SEMH needs, language ... Non-maintained.
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A small independent special school for students who have trouble fitting into existing educational models or have mental health difficulties preventing long-... Independent.
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An independent special school supporting children and young people with SEMH and attachment difficulties. Independent.
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An independent special school providing a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment for autistic students and those with social and communication diffi... Independent.
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A mixed day special school for children who have a combination of social, emotional and mental health needs and learning difficulties. LA-maintained.
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An independent special school for students with SEMH who have had negative experiences in mainstream education. Independent.
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A specialist provision for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition, accredited by the National Autistic Society. LA-maintained.
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A small independent school for neurodiverse students offering a bespoke and creative curriculum rooted in kindness, curiosity and self-belief. Independent.
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An independent school run by the charity Childhood First, providing care, education and psychotherapeutic treatment for children suffering the consequences o... Independent.
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An independent special school removing barriers to learning for students with social, emotional and mental health needs. Independent.
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A specialist independent school catering for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, part of the Acorn Care and Education Group. Independent.
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An independent special school run by the National Autistic Society, supporting autistic children and young people at primary, secondary and post-16 level for... Independent.
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An independent special school for boys with complex needs including ADHD, autism and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Independent.
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An independent specialist school situated on a tranquil farm, providing education for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, communica... Independent.
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A small independent special school providing specialist primary education for pupils with SEMH, communication and learning needs who have been out of educati... Independent.
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An independent special school for children and young people with SEMH needs, opened in 2020 in a Victorian school building. Independent.
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A very small independent special school rooted in trauma-informed practices, using child-centred relationships to understand each young person's story. Independent.
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An independent special school for pupils who have had difficult experiences of school in the past, some of whom might not otherwise have a school place. Independent.
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A large special academy within Leigh Academies Trust providing for pupils with profound, severe and complex needs across five sites. Academy.
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An independent special school for children with a primary diagnosis of autism, opened in January 2022 with a specialist language-focused environment. Independent.
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An independent special school specialising in working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, where all pupils have an Education, ... Independent.
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An independent special school for primary-aged children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and other complex learning needs, often associa... Independent.
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A non-maintained special day school run by the children's charity Barnardo's, designated for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Non-maintained.
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An independent special school providing education for students with SEMH needs and autistic students, opened in 2019 in a refurbished Victorian school house. Independent.
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A specialist independent school founded in 2023 for children with autism and associated SEMH needs, providing a safe and nurturing environment. Independent.
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The designated Tunbridge Wells and District Special School for children with profound, severe and complex special needs. LA-maintained.
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An independent special school for students experiencing learning difficulties associated with social, emotional and mental health needs. Independent.
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An independent special needs school for young people with an EHCP who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs. Independent.
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A Kent County Council community special school for secondary age boys who experience social, emotional and mental health needs. LA-maintained.
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An independent specialist school with three campuses in Broadstairs, Deal and Rochester, supporting students diagnosed with autism and associated conditions. Independent.
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A day special school designated for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. LA-maintained.
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An independent special needs school providing education for children whose varying needs could not be met in other placements, with the majority of pupils be... Independent.
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A foundation special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and learning difficulties. LA-maintained.
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The district special school for children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs, where all pupils have profound, severe and/or compl... LA-maintained.
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A small independent special school for students with social, emotional and mental health needs. Independent.
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A multi-site, all-age foundation special school catering for over 460 pupils with complex needs, profound and severe learning difficulties and physical and s... LA-maintained.
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An independent special school for primary-aged children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Independent.
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An independent school supporting pupils with a range of SEND including hearing and visual impairment, communication difficulties, physical disabilities, ASD ... Independent.
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A small independent secondary SEMH school within Ethelbert Children's Services, providing a high ratio of teaching staff to help children access education. Independent.
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A foundation special school catering for pupils who have behaviour and learning difficulties as identified by their Education Health and Care Plans. LA-maintained.
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An independent specialist school using Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) for pupils on the autistic spectrum, founded in 2003 by parents and ABA professionals. Independent.
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An independent special school for children with SEMH needs, particularly those with trauma and attachment difficulties who have experienced early life trauma. Independent.
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A small independent specialist school offering education to students with SEMH needs, with a maximum of 10 children on roll and a high staff-to-student ratio. Independent.
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An independent special school catering to students with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. Independent.
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A community special school providing for pupils who have moderate, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties and may have autistic spectrum diso... LA-maintained.
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An independent school providing an inclusive educational environment for pupils with behavioural, social and emotional and mental health difficulties. Independent.
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An independent specialist school set in 32 acres of parkland, providing education and support for children with SEMH needs whose mainstream education has bro... Independent.
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