Elm House School

About Elm House School

Elm House School opened on 1st November 2021 and is based in Cheadle, Staffordshire. It shares its location with and educates children from Halliwell’s Oak Lodge therapeutic children’s care home with the home staff, education team and clinical team working collaboratively to deliver the Restorative Parenting® Recovery Programme.

What is unique about Elm House School

We think one of the most important parts of our job is to get to know the children and build really positive relationships. This helps us learn exactly what care our children respond well to and aids them emotionally, socially and educationally enabling them to progress through the Restorative Parenting® programme and move on to succeed within their next placement and throughout their lives.

Our Vision

To provide the best quality of education and care for vulnerable children through a vibrant curriculum which fully prepares pupils for their future economic wellbeing and nurtures outstanding personal development.

Ofsted Report

‘This is a school where dedicated staff ensure pupils feel settled, secure and safe. Staff know the pupils extremely well and deeply understand their needs, views and ambitions. This enables staff to tailor provision for each pupil successfully. Pupils enjoy their time in school and are rarely absent.’

‘Pupils arrive at this school having had very difficult experiences of education in the past. They all have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff understand this well and put in place the support needed. They are particularly skilled in addressing pupils’ social, emotional and mental health needs. As a result,

pupils typically achieve well and simply love talking about what they have learned.’

Meet The Team

Mrs Watkins – Executive Head Teacher

“I’m really proud of the work the staff at Elm House School put in every day to ensure the children attending the school make such huge improvements in their Social, Emotional and Mental Health as well as the Academic progress they make. The school continues to be highly effective in the delivery of Restorative Education.”

Mr Hargreaves – Education Director

Correspondence Details:
Head Office: 0161 549 2325

Mob: 07506 176396

Pearce House, 80 Cawdor Street
Eccles, M30 0QF

Mrs Baddeley – Head of Education