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Mountjoy School

Our vision

Making a difference today for tomorrow 

 

Needs supported


We support a range of complex needs including:

  • autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)
  • severe learning disabilities (SLD)
  • complex medical records

All pupils who attend have a learning difficulty.

Admission criteria


We admit pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and learning disabilities.

Ofsted rating


  • "Good"
  • Behaviour and attendance outstanding

Read our latest Ofsted report.

"An outstanding, inclusive environment that meets and exceeds all my child's needs!"

"I can't think of a better school for my son! He is learning, thriving and is happy at Mountjoy."

 

Curriculum


We operate 5 bespoke curriculums that are interchangeable according to need. These are:

  • formal curriculum
  • equals SLD curriculum
  • MSI curriculum
  • early years foundation stage (EYFS) curriculum

Qualifications


We offer a range of ASDAN and OCR awards as well as:

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Arts Award
  • Shakespeare Arts Award
  • John Muir Award

 
I love the ethos of Mountjoy. Our son has flourished whilst being a pupil there. 

 

Facilities and environment

Mountjoy is a new, purpose-built school. We enjoy light and air in the classrooms.
There's a:

  • hydrotherapy pool
  • sensory garden
  • play equipment
  • sensory room
  • rebound equipment
  • soft play room
Mountjoy is co-located with Beaminster School which gives opportunities for mainstream inclusion.

Jack transitioned to Mountjoy from mainstream school, where overwhelming sensory needs related to his autism restricted his ability to access his learning. He was frequently in a distressed state going to school and he was starting to refuse to go. 
Since joining Mountjoy, Jack has been able to access a full curriculum in his class peer group, including offsite activities such as surfing and residential stays."
 

Wellbeing and therapies

We offer bespoke and detailed therapy programmes designed in consultation with specialist therapists, for example:


  • speech and language therapy
  • physiotherapy
  • occupational therapy
  • swing therapy
  • hydrotherapy
  • PSHE
  • emotional support
  • Draw to Talk
  • music therapy
  • sensory diets


  • PAT dog
  • riding for the disabled
  • rebound therapy
  • paddleboarding and surf therapy
  • pet therapy
  • Lego therapy
  • massage
  • therapeutic brushing and joint compressions
  • 'rumble' mechanical therapy horse
  • weekly learning visits to local farms and environmental centres

Next steps and transitions


Special school places are not always permanent. Every year a child or young person's special school placement will be reviewed as part of their education, health and care (EHC) plan review process and will discuss various options including:

  • into adulthood
  • life skills
  • developing independence
  • sixth form choices
  • Local Offer after 16 years and after 19 years


 

Mountjoy School

Name: Tracey Page, headteacher
Email: office@mountjoy.dorset.sch.uk
Tel: 01308861155
Full contact details for Mountjoy School

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