About us
Welcome to Esland Bedford School
At Esland Bedford School, we provide an inspirational learning environment where students are supported and encouraged to actively participate in learning opportunities.
We offer high-quality education to 8 to 18-year-olds with a range of needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).
We have our own unique identity, ethos, and approach to our curriculum, and we use the Turning the Curve™ education model to support students who, depending on their background and circumstances, may be at different stages in their education.
We understand every student has been on a unique journey that’s led them to join our school, which is why we work hard to cultivate a warm, welcoming, and supportive culture that recognises and celebrates their achievements.
Our aim is to help students gain a range of academic qualifications and social skills that will stay with them throughout their adult life. Their progress in these areas will form the foundation of future success in their employment and independence and shape them into effective members of their local communities.
Click on the link below to learn more about our Turning the Curve™ education model.
We are a member of NASS
The National Association of Independent Schools and Non-Maintained Special Schools (NASS) is an organisation that represents and supports independent and non-maintained special schools for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). NASS acts as a voice for our schools, helping to ensure that they can provide high-quality education and care to students who often have complex and diverse needs. NASS plays a vital role in ensuring that students with SEND in the independent sector have access to appropriate, specialised education and support.