Hopewell School: Transforming Lives with Specialised Education and Innovative Therapy
Hopewell is an independent special school dedicated to children and young people with EHCPs for social, emotional, mental health, and learning needs. Located in Dagenham, we offer a unique blend of specialist education and therapeutic support.
Our comprehensive therapy team provides child psychotherapy, music therapy, drama therapy, therapeutic play, anger management, positive relationships and social interaction, creative arts therapeutic intervention, parent/carer therapy, access to educational psychology, and individual and group mentoring.
Our state-of-the-art creative media suite features a VR studio, 24-track music studio, photography and green screen TV suite, 3D printing, and an e-sports arena with the latest consoles and haptic feedback equipment. Additionally, our professional facilities include a magazine printing studio, podcasting, and radio facilities.
Creative technologies provide a state-of-the-art approach to learning, supporting our students with tailored educational delivery to meet their specific needs. We passionately nurture and support our pupils, fostering self-confidence and developing individual strengths. Our goal is to empower students with the skills needed for fulfilling and constructive adult lives through outstanding and creative learning opportunities.
Experience the next generation in educational delivery at Hopewell School, where specialized education and innovative therapy come together to transform lives.
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At Hopewell School, we are committed to the holistic development of our students, especially those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as additional learning challenges. Our dedicated team of therapists works closely with students and their families to provide personalised support, helping every child reach their full potential.
Therapeutic Services We Offer
Our therapy services are fully integrated with the school curriculum and are tailored to each student's unique needs, as detailed in their Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs). Below is an overview of the services we offer, along with links to the profiles of the therapists who deliver these essential interventions.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy at Hopewell focuses on enhancing students' fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities. These sessions are tailored to help students with SEMH, and additional needs fully participate in school and life activities.
Child Psychotherapy
Therapist: Rachel Ashitey
Our Child Psychotherapy service offers a safe space for students to explore their emotions and behaviours. This therapy is especially beneficial for students with SEMH needs, helping them develop resilience and self-awareness.
Dance Movement Psychotherapy
Therapist: May-Helen Torland
Dance Movement Psychotherapy is a creative therapy that uses both movement and verbal reflection to explore emotions, work through life experiences, develop your strengths and express yourself while respecting your uniqueness.
Speech and Language Therapy
Therapist: Kishwar Khan
Speech and Language Therapy supports students with communication difficulties, helping them improve speech, language, and social skills as outlined in their EHCPs.
Music Therapy
Therapist: Andy Ruddy
Music Therapy uses music to support emotional and cognitive development, offering students a non-verbal way to express their emotions and enhance their well-being.
Art Therapy
Therapist: Asta Binkauskaite
Art Therapy provides a creative space for students to express and process their emotions through visual arts, particularly beneficial for those who struggle with verbal expression.
Parent/Carer Therapy
Therapist: Rachel Ashitey
Our Parent/Carer Therapy sessions provide support and guidance to families, helping them navigate the challenges of parenting children with SEMH and additional needs.
Staff supervision
Therapist: Julie Gentili
Our staff receive ongoing clinical supervision to ensure that the highest standards of care and support are maintained. Supervision helps our teaching staff reflect on their practice, gain insights, and receive support in managing their work.
"The vocational offer is ambitious in preparing pupils for their next steps. Increasing numbers of pupils are taking vocational qualifications at a more advanced level."
Ofsted 2023
Staff adapt their curriculum and teaching plans based on pupils’ individual targets. They assess pupils on arrival at the school to identify gaps in knowledge. Teachers use support staff effectively to tailor the curriculum for individual pupils."
Ofsted 2023
Leaders, staff and therapists work together well. They identify and support pupils’ emotional and behavioural needs. Parents value this approach."
