We are Fairley House
Fairley House was founded in 1982 as the first school of its kind in the UK, supporting children with specific learning differences (SpLD) who were struggling to keep up with their peers in mainstream schooling. Our guiding mission to help children rebuild their confidence and equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to unlock their potential has remained at the heart of what we do.
Our most recent ISI Inspection awarded Fairley House an ‘Excellent’ rating, the highest rating possible, with the inspectors observing that “pupils of all abilities, many of whom had limited success in other educational settings, make excellent progress”. This tallies with the feedback from many of our parents who praise the school for transforming the outlook of their children who attain levels of confidence, success and happiness they never thought possible.
Our provision now extends from Year 2 in Key Stage 1 to a bespoke GCSE curriculum in Year 11, though our success means that many of our students are ready to return to mainstream schooling within a year or two of starting at Fairley House.
We are not merely the leading SpLD day school, but also have a fantastic in-house Assessment Centre and offer industry-leading teacher training courses for SEN teachers and therapists looking to take the next step in their careers.
Explore our website and we look forward to hearing how we can help yours or your child’s ambition truly take flight.
Our Assessment Centre
Click to see the variety of diagnostic assessments our multi-disciplinary team deliver to understand children’s learner profiles
Teacher Training Courses
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Apply for Fairley House School
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I have known Fairley House School for many years. It’s a unique school designed to support and develop the skills of children with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD)
Dr LINDSAY PEER MBE, Educational Psychologist
Word from the Head
If a child is struggling to keep up in a mainstream school, it can be daunting for a parent to know what to do and where to start. Children are fully aware and may feel stigmatised when they are withdrawn from class to receive extra help. Often, they are placed in lower sets and given easier work. There are few rewards, if any, and little recognition. They often give up. They experience a lack of confidence, low self-esteem and anxiety.
While, for many parents, it is always an option to give the children extra support outside school, for some, we believe the solution is to give your child a level playing field. That is a school where all the children experience similar challenges. By succeeding, some for the first time in their schooling, children can rebuild their self-esteem and confidence.
Our specialist teaching opens the gateway to learning, and our flexible, considered approach ensures no child is left behind. Our teachers and therapists work alongside one another and exchange knowledge, learning styles and information in a unique, transdisciplinary way. Our pastoral care and special atmosphere reduce students’ anxieties. This helps them to be motivated and push the boundaries of what they believe they are capable of.
It is our aim that most children return successfully to a mainstream environment and go on to further education. Even more importantly, is that they go on to lead happy, independent and successful lives in whatever shape or form success might be.
We alter the trajectory of children’s lives by helping students to:
- unlock their talents
- realise their potential
- gain the skills which will future proof them for the rest of their lives
My colleagues and I look forward to working with you to find the best solution for your child.
Mr Michael C.N. Taylor
Head
The best years of my life!
Fairley House School was always like a second home to me, I’ve never felt more supported and confident as I did when I was there.
Jamie, Former Pupil
How we help
Our Magic Formula
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Positive, supportive environment
Students must feel comfortable and happy in school to come in and do their best every day.
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Small class sizes
This enables each student to access excellent support from our staff who can tailor their teacher approach
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Focus on the child
We adapt our methods for every student so learning barriers are removed and outcomes are transformed
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Level playing field
Students are more confident around peers who may have similar challenges and more willing to push themselves
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Decades of expertise
We have deep knowledge and insight in the field of SpLD and are highly adept at applying the optimal teaching methods to achieve success
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Multi-sensory learning
Innovative teaching incorporating multiple senses including sight, hearing and touch aids knowledge recall in all types of learner
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Educative resources and facilities
The optimal resources and facilities, including technological aids and access arrangements, are vital to boost outcomes
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Transdisciplinary teaching
Our teaching and therapeutic staff work hand-in-hand to fully understand every student’s learner profile and assess their progress
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Co-curricular opportunities
Clubs at lunchtime and after school, as well as day trips and external workshops boost and inspire students’ learning
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Extra-curricular opportunities
Sporting, dramatic and artistic opportunities are available to students who have specific interests and passions they wish to pursue outside of the classroom
Our School
London’s leading day school for children with specific learning differences
Get in Touch
30 Causton Street
London
SW1P 4AU
Call: 020 7976 5456
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