Birch Wood is the first Area Special School to be opened in Leicestershire. It is a purpose built school which is located in very close proximity to a primary (Sherard Primary School), and King Edward VII 11-19 School.

Birch Wood caters for students who may be described as having moderate or severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties. We also have autism specific classes.

Craven Lodge and The Mount were the two special schools previously located in Melton Mowbray. These both closed in July 2004 and Birch Wood opened in September 2004. Many of the staff and most of the children from the closing schools joined the new school, as well as new pupils and some new members of staff.

Birch Wood caters for pupils aged between 4 and 19. Classes are organised according to the age of the pupils and there are both generic classes in the school as well as autism specific classes.

At present there are 109 students on roll. The school is staffed by qualified teachers, teaching assistants, midday supervisors, a school nurse, administration and premises staff.  All students who attend the school have a Statement of Special Educational Need. In order to address the pupil's special educational needs we provide a broad and balanced curriculum which is based on the National Curriculum. Please feel free to browse through our site and contact us via our online contact form or leave a message on our guestbook.

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