School and Workshops
School Life
In school the classes are generally grouped according to age, using the Waldorf Curriculum based on guidelines formulated by Rudolf Steiner. Pupils are offered a comprehensive educational programme between 7 and 19 years. An extended schooling programme is provided for youngsters of 16 to 19 years, followed by a transition year. A fully registered day and residential nursery providing pre-school provision for three to six-year old is also available. Pupils receive tuition in literacy, numeracy and communication skills in small groups with lessons tailored to individual educational needs. Afternoon lessons have a practical bias and include gardening, animal care, craftwork and cookery.
Therapies and Workshops
Individual therapies are given to meet the specific needs of pupils. Those offered include:
- eurythmy therapy
- therapeutic art
- therapeutic music
- rhythmical massage
- equine-assisted therapy
- child-centred non-directive play therapy and therapeutic play approaches
- therapeutic baths
- therapeutic speech
- physiotherapy
- therapeutic counselling
- therapeutic speech/eurythmy therapy
- therapeutic exercises
Older pupils participate in a variety of craft workshops. At present the School offers the following craft activities:
- Woodwork
- Metalwork
- Felt making
- Weaving
- Candle making
- Pottery
- Willow work
- Stone Carving
In addition there is a ‘Tools For Self Reliance’ Workshop.
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