Northease Manor is a co-educational school for potentially able pupils with Dyslexia. It caters for both weekly boarders and day pupils, funded by Local Education Authorities and by parents. The typical Northease pupil is bright and articulate, with severe weaknesses in reading and writing.
This is one of the few schools of its type recognised by the DfEE. Following an OFSTED report, Northease was commended by HM Chief Inspector as one of 1996's top ten Special Schools in the country.
Established over 30 years ago, the school is set in beautiful rural surroundings at the foot of the South Downs. Housed in Grade II listed buildings, the specialist teaching facilities have all been the subject of extensive development and improvement in recent years and are of a very high standard. The Governors are committed to investment in up-to-date technologies for the advancement of learning.
Northease offers the complete National Curriculum, with specialist provision fully integrated in all subjects. The aim is to overcome persisting difficulties and establish the learning strategies required for independent learning. The school is organised in small teaching groups and offers a positive learning environment where each individual's learning difficulties can be accommodated. A detailed individual plan for the care and education of each pupil is maintained by the personal Tutor.
The whole style, curriculum and structure of the school is based on clearly stated Aims and Objectives compiled by the staff to incorporate the best of educational thinking. It is a school highly valued by parents and Local Education Authorities alike and is held as an example of good practice to others.
