A special school for children with Specific Learning Difficulties and Communication Difficulties. Age range 10 - 18 years.
Farleigh College evolved from Ravenscroft School which was a school for pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties and Associated Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Farleigh College focuses on pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties and pupils with Communication Difficulties, especially Asperger's Syndrome, having worked with several young people who do not fit in comfortably into previously defined moulds.
SPECIALIST FACILITIES
Full National Curriculum taught to GCSE level, trained to accommodate the individual needs of the children with a SpLD profile. Extra curricular provision includes individual counselling and a wide range of games and sport.
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT
Farleigh Castle is set in 200 acres of farm and park land including a wood and lake. It is nine miles from Bath and one hour by train from London Paddington. 23 acres of estate surrounding the castle are for the College's exclusive use and include playing fields, a swimming pool, tennis court, kitchen gardens, residential accommodation and specialist teaching areas. The College also enjoys the use of the wood and lake for walking and hobby sessions.
AIMS AND PHILOSOPHY
The College aims to develop pupils' ability to learn and compensate for deficiencies in previous learning environments because of Specific Learning Difficulties. Children are encouraged to become responsible members of their communities. In a structured and responsive environment, pupils are valued as individuals distinct from their behaviour, which may need modification if they are to benefit fully and develop their potential. The College has clear aims, goals and objectives covering all aspects of social and academic performance in an atmosphere geared to personal growth.
