About us
The Stables Independent School was opened in September 2018 by the Directors of Clover Childcare Services, to provide education for children in their care, between the ages of 6 and 14 years old, (Year 2 to Year 9). Since opening with 6 pupils, numbers have risen to 19, including several day pupils in local authority care.
Our school received two judgments of GOOD and two of OUTSTANDING from OFSTED in May 2024.
Our educational model is grounded in the National Curriculum, tailored to each child’s unique learning level and needs. This approach is complemented by targeted interventions, including Fresh Start for phonics, reading, and writing, and Accelerated Reading for comprehension, which provide additional support to enhance literacy skills.
Communication and Interaction
To support communication and interaction, we focus on creating a comfortable, encouraging environment where children feel confident to express themselves. Our small class sizes (no more than six students per class) and high adult-to-child ratio allow us to provide individualised attention. Staff members are trained in Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and the PACE approach, fostering strong relationships and an environment of emotional containment. This supportive atmosphere encourages open communication, helping children to engage more deeply in learning and social interaction.
To support communication and interaction, we focus on creating a comfortable, encouraging environment where children feel confident to express themselves. Our small class sizes (no more than six students per class) and high adult-to-child ratio allow us to provide individualised attention. Staff members are trained in Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and the PACE approach, fostering strong relationships and an environment of emotional containment. This supportive atmosphere encourages open communication, helping children to engage more deeply in learning and social interaction.
Cognition and Learning
Our approach to cognition and learning is highly responsive to individual needs. Lessons are designed in short, engaging segments to keep children focused and engaged. We incorporate movement and sensory breaks to aid focus and sustain energy, and our teaching is structured around clear, concise instructions followed by directed tasks. This flexible learning model enables children to succeed at their own pace and within their own comfort zone while still progressing through the curriculum.
Our approach to cognition and learning is highly responsive to individual needs. Lessons are designed in short, engaging segments to keep children focused and engaged. We incorporate movement and sensory breaks to aid focus and sustain energy, and our teaching is structured around clear, concise instructions followed by directed tasks. This flexible learning model enables children to succeed at their own pace and within their own comfort zone while still progressing through the curriculum.
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
We recognize the importance of a safe and supportive emotional environment. With two Thrive practitioners on staff, we offer Thrive sessions to help children develop a healthy emotional foundation, supporting emotional literacy and regulation. Staff are trained in Zones of Regulation and DESTY, empowering children to identify and understand their feelings and develop coping strategies. By prioritising relationship-building through approaches like PACE, we help children develop trust and feel secure, supporting their social and emotional growth and readiness to learn.
We recognize the importance of a safe and supportive emotional environment. With two Thrive practitioners on staff, we offer Thrive sessions to help children develop a healthy emotional foundation, supporting emotional literacy and regulation. Staff are trained in Zones of Regulation and DESTY, empowering children to identify and understand their feelings and develop coping strategies. By prioritising relationship-building through approaches like PACE, we help children develop trust and feel secure, supporting their social and emotional growth and readiness to learn.
Sensory and/or Physical Needs
Our model incorporates movement and sensory breaks to cater to sensory needs, recognising that children benefit from physical engagement to stay focused. The small class sizes allow us to monitor each child’s sensory needs closely and adjust support as necessary to create a comfortable, responsive environment that supports physical as well as cognitive and emotional engagement.
Our model incorporates movement and sensory breaks to cater to sensory needs, recognising that children benefit from physical engagement to stay focused. The small class sizes allow us to monitor each child’s sensory needs closely and adjust support as necessary to create a comfortable, responsive environment that supports physical as well as cognitive and emotional engagement.
This approach emphasises individualized support, relationship-based learning, and a structured yet flexible environment where children can build confidence, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.