Redefining education
We don't just educate; we nurture support and propel our pupils towards a future where their potential knows no bounds. Join us on a transformative journey, where education extends beyond textbooks, therapy nurtures resilience, and futures are shaped with purpose and promise.
Love of learning
At Millcourt School, our bespoke curriculum allows us to deliver learning that is accessible, engaging, and packed with adventure and discovery through educational visits and field trips to support and enhance learning experiences.
Our commitment to a well-rounded education includes a focus on social development. Through enrichment activities that promote collaboration, friendship, social interaction, and teamwork, pupils build interpersonal skills, empowering them to navigate relationships, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and succeed in diverse environments. We take pride in focusing on friendships and a strong sense of community. By doing so, children and young people learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and support one another, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Young people leave us with nationally recognised outcomes at a level that is right for them, ranging from entry-level certificates to functional skills awards, BTECs and GCSEs. This equips them to confidently take their next steps into further education, apprenticeships or employment.
Our outstanding offer
Alongside our academic curriculum, we are committed to helping pupils develop essential life and social skills so they can confidently contribute to society and prepare for life beyond Millcourt.
To achieve this, children and young people participate in our Independence curriculum, which provides real-world experiences to support them in the next stage of their lives.
This curriculum includes, but is not limited to:
• Budgeting
• Travel planning
• Independent travel
• Work placement visits
• Work experience
• Independent shopping
• Cooking-for-life skills
Friday Enrichment afternoons develop children and young people’s skills and talents that will serve them well into the future by tapping into their interests and building on their strengths. Pupils are given the opportunity to select from a wide range of activities, such as swimming, archery, cycling, sewing, and life-skills cooking.
The true success of this programme shines through in the moments when a pupil makes a personal breakthrough, discovering their abilities, talents and potential.
Our multi-use games area provides year-round access to popular sports like football, hockey and tag rugby. We also have a fitness suite where pupils can improve their strength and endurance fitness. These facilities offer a range of sports opportunities during PE lessons and school sports clubs, allowing our children and young people to discover and pursue sports that interest them.
Sports play a vital role in developing key social skills, particularly teamwork and communication. Team sports such as football play a crucial role in teaching pupils how to manage competition-related anxiety and challenges. Participation in these activities helps our children and young people develop resilience, teamwork and a sense of accomplishment.
Key Stages 2 and 3 classes participate in at least one Forest School lesson per week. Pupils engage in fire building, outdoor cooking, shelter construction and basic survival skills, all while learning teamwork and trust. This hands-on learning environment allows them to develop problem-solving skills and develop social connections in a natural setting.
This unique offer is designed to support personal growth, resilience and a deep appreciation for the natural world. By embracing the outdoors as a dynamic learning space, the Forest School experience supports not only academic and social growth but also a lifelong respect and appreciation for nature.
Therapy
Our on-site Clinical Team provide pupils with unrivalled levels of therapeutic support, in terms of the level of expertise, the ratio of qualified therapists and clinicians to children and young people, and the range of therapies offered. Pupils have the support of our Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other specialists as required.
We believe that unless a child or young person is able to feel emotionally safe and secure, they are less likely to fulfil their personal, social and educational potential. Our unique approach to supporting young people through our Wave Model enables them to go on to realise a future filled with aspiration and achievement.
Millcourt School's Clinical Team complete thorough and skilled assessments that support a shared understanding of the complex needs we see in our children and young people. This enables us to put purposeful and appropriate interventions in place and assess our effectiveness through the tracking of outcomes and impact.
Futures
At Millcourt School we are dedicated to raising the aspirations of our pupils, while also equipping them with the skills and confidence to realise outstanding outcomes. The Futures programme inspires and connects pupils with their next steps beyond education, utilising a growing network of over 350 employer partnerships, including the likes of Microsoft, Mercedes and John Lewis, to provide outstanding experiences of the workplace and ongoing opportunities and support. Our Futures sessions provide practical guidance on job applications, confidence-building, networking, and workplace expectations, giving children and young people the tools to navigate their career paths with clarity. Complementing this, our Futures curriculum enriches academic growth while developing personal development and career readiness, ensuring they are prepared for their chosen paths. With no upper age limit on support, the programme boasts a 100% success rate in transitioning students into education, employment, or training.