Insights School is situated in Ealing. It is a non-maintained special day school for children and young people between the ages of 5–21 years.

The school is co-educational and caters for a wide spectrum of neurodivergent and special educational needs associated with communication difficulties and challenging behaviours:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs
• ADHD
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Autistic Spectrum Condition
• Pathological Demand Avoidance
• Specific Learning Difficulties

We provide a warm, nurturing and caring environment, committed to raising the achievements and aspirations of all our children and young people.

We provide a bespoke, personalised curriculum designed to meet the needs of each student in an environment that is interesting, interactive and inclusive.

Students follow the National Curriculum, differentiated to meet their individual learning styles and levels. We believe that enjoying learning is key to young people achieving success.

Students have a personalised learning programme. Therapeutic intervention strategies are based on their assessed needs and the objectives of their EHCPs.

Speech and language therapy supports expressive and receptive language development and social and cognitive communication. Occupational therapy supports sensory processing and fine / gross motor skills.

Insights' students are entered for a wide range of externally accredited courses and qualifications which are appropriate to each young person.

• GCSEs
• A Levels
• BTECs
• Functional Skills
• ASDAN
• City & Guilds
• OCN
• NCFE
• LIBF
• VCTC
• NVQ Awards
• Duke of Edinburgh

Our staff team includes teachers, therapists, learning support assistants, personal tutors and mentors — working closely with families through daily and weekly progress calls, parenting support sessions, home visits, annual reviews and open evenings.

We provide specialised education and training for young people who are experiencing difficulties in mainstream learning environments and social settings.

Our learning and support programmes are designed to develop the self-esteem, resilience and self-awareness of students so that they can access the curriculum and enjoy learning.

We recognise that every young person is unique. The learning opportunities we offer are flexible and learner-centred, providing a structure that enables students to experience success and achievement.

Pupils aged 5–11 years attend the lower school and follow the National Curriculum, with emphasis on developing emotional literacy, social and communication skills through play and sensory learning.

Cross-curricular projects, educational trips, activities and residentials help pupils develop skills, knowledge and understanding while being motivated through stimulating and interactive learning.

Pupils have access to specialist staff providing counselling, mentoring, learning and therapeutic support — Speech & Language, Play, Art, Lego, Music, Drama, Equine and OT.

Students aged 11–16 work towards academic and vocational qualifications. Students can gain GCSEs in up to 10 subjects; gifted and talented students are entered early when ready.

Students are supported in developing life and social skills through personal development programmes including anger management, making positive choices, healthy lifestyles and independent living.

Students are supported on part-time college placements in a vocational area of their choice. Work experience placements are arranged each term to maximise students' experience of the world of work.

We provide an environment that is welcoming, supportive, motivating and encouraging for all students. We work towards providing responsive and flexible programmes of the highest quality that are open, inclusive and accessible.

• Providing positive learning experiences
• Supporting students to acquire skills, knowledge and attitudes for success
• Encouraging emotional literacy
• Becoming environmentally and socially aware
• Developing confidence, self-motivation, self-discipline
• Accessing the National Curriculum
• Gaining accreditation and vocational qualifications
• Becoming independent learners

Insights School & Skills Academy has well-resourced facilities including:

• High-specification teaching & meeting rooms
• ICT Suites
• Sensory rooms
• Libraries
• Construction & Trade Workshops
• Outdoor Recreational Area
• Performing Arts Stage
• Food Technology / Kitchen
• Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty Salon
• Recording studio and Music Room
• Creative Media Suite

The E.A.C.H programme enables us to be flexible and creative with students who find it difficult to sustain attendance or who, because of behavioural or emotional needs, require a change of learning environment.

The programme re-engages students through practical learning of core subjects (English, Maths, Science & ICT) and the development of thinking skills through activities that stretch and challenge them intellectually, socially and physically.

Learning happens without boundaries or time constraints — students can access learning 7 days a week at varying times. Specialist staff work with students in their homes, in local venues or at the school's off-site learning hubs.

We provide a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum based on the National Curriculum.

Students receive a personalised curriculum tailored to their individual needs and interests. Every student has an Individual Education Plan and the school ensures additional support where necessary.

Our curriculum model is built on a series of core values: Respect, Empathy, Acceptance, Integrity, Responsibility.

ICT is central to all learning programmes. Each student has access to online learning aids, interactive classroom tools including iPads and a range of audio-visual equipment.

The school's Online Learning Platform lets students access resources and submit homework. Parents can see their child's progress; KS1 & 2 parents have instant access to updates, photos and videos of their child's work.

Referral agencies can also track and monitor students' progress.

Students are regularly assessed and their progress is tracked and monitored. Formal assessments begin shortly after entry with a baseline, then are updated annually and termly where appropriate.

Progress reports are sent to parents and carers on a termly basis. Three open evenings each academic year allow parents to speak with all staff, see their child's achievements and meet other parents.

Educational visits, residentials and extra-curricular activities are an integral part of the experience — including international residential trips for upper-school students.

The Student & Families Support Team offers support to students, parents and carers at school and at home.

Additional learning, therapy, behavioural and language support is available to all students and is planned through their individual education plans.

Insights provides individual support sessions to parents / carers and information about local services available to those who have children and young people with SEN.

Lunches are cooked by the school chef and students who help with preparation as part of home cooking skills sessions. Fruit and milk are provided daily at break; water is available throughout the day. A supervised breakfast is provided daily.

Students wear a black blazer, tie, white shirt, black trousers / skirt and sweat shirt. Uniform is provided on acceptance, along with a P.E. kit (black tracksuit + white t-shirt).

At Insights the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all students is paramount. Students are actively encouraged to express their views.

All staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding children and young adults and are made aware of the school's safeguarding policy and child protection procedures. All concerns are treated by our trained Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Speech & Language, OT, Counselling, Art, Drama, Play, Lego, Music and Equine Therapy are provided as part of the support for learners.