With the use of our universal classroom accommodations, such as a slower pace of delivery, chunking of information, additional processing time, repetition and overlearning and visual supports it enables pupils to overcome individual barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. 

Transdisciplinary Teaching

The emphasis on a transdisciplinary approach, where teachers collaborate with occupational therapists and speech and language therapists, is a key strength. This collaborative effort ensures that therapeutic strategies are embedded into everyday learning, helping students with various aspects of development like memory, vocabulary, regulation and motor skills. 

Multisensory Learning

The use of multisensory teaching strategies—combining visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli—is a highly effective way to engage students and reinforce learning. This method aligns well with different learning styles, allowing for deeper understanding and retention of information.

Small Class Sizes

Small class sizes and a focus on a high level of individualised support are essential to making sure that all students feel supported and empowered in their learning. The combination of these elements creates an environment where students with SpLD can thrive, overcoming challenges and reaching their full potential. 

Learning Strategies for Life

Our aim is to provide pupils with the knowledge and techniques to take with them on their journey beyond Fairley House. Focusing on metacognition and self-regulated learning is a powerful way to prepare our students for success beyond the classroom. Teaching pupils to assess, plan, monitor and evaluate their own learning habits empowers them to become self-directed learners capable of continual growth and development.   

To do this,  we have developed our own set of transformative strategies to support everything from memory to emotional regulation. These strategies are taught early and reinforced daily in classroom practice.