Aspris Telford School (formerly Priory Telford School) is an independent day school, located near to the historical Shropshire town of Ironbridge. The Grade 2 listed building benefits from a rural setting, within a former old forge.
The school specialises in providing specialist education services to 14 young people between the ages of 11 and 19 years, with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and additional needs. Our aim is to build the resilience and skills of the young people that we support, to enable an independent, fulfilled life beyond education.
We support young people with a range of needs, including:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Attachment disorder
- Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Behaviours that may challenge
- Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
- Pathological demand avoidance (PDA)
- Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
- Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
- Dyslexia (Dysl)
- Dyspraxia (DysP)
- Dyscalculia (DysC)
A bespoke package of learning support
Every element of the educational programme centres around the individual needs of the young people that we support. These include:
- A broad and balanced curriculum with individualised learning programmes in small groups
- Modern and well-equipped facilities designed to meet young people’s holistic needs
- A bespoke package of community based learning and individualised classroom based activities
- The development of functional skills and national qualifications
- An experienced and dedicated staff team, with high staff to pupil ratios
- An emphasis on individual achievement and personal development
- Preparation for further/higher education and employment
- A culture in which pupils feel safe, secure and valued
