Welcome to
Restoring Hope, Releasing Potential, Rebuilding Lives
About us
Hopewell is an independent special school for children and young people who have an EHCP for social, emotional, mental health and learning needs.
We provide child centred specialist education and therapeutic support across our two sites the school based in Dagenham and our vocational centre motorvations@hopewell in Romford.
We believe passionately in supporting and nurturing our pupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creative learning opportunities.
By empowering our pupils, building their self-confidence and enabling them to develop their individual strengths we endeavour to provide them with the skills they need to lead constructive and fulfilling adult lives.
Parent's Views
KEEPING PUPILS SAFE
Hopewell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Susan Douglas (Head Teacher)
susan.douglas@hopewellschool.co.uk
0208 5936610
Personal Development and Achievement Programme
The aim of the PDA Programme is to provide our pupils with the opportunity to develop key character skills and attributes- RESPECT, COMMUNICATION,COLLABORATION, PERSERVERENCE,PROBLEM SOLVING, RESILIENCE, ADAPTABILITY, TEAM WORKING.
By taking part in our programme of activities we aim to:
develop their self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience, including an understanding of how to improve their own learning and performance, so that they are well prepared for the next stage of their lives
understand that the decisions they make are important factors of their own success and well-being and positive outcomes.
develop spiritual, moral and cultural understanding and an appreciation of non-material aspects of life, whether religious, philosophical or other
distinguish right from wrong, understand and respect systems of rules and laws, and accept responsibility for their own behaviour, including towards others
are socially aware and so are able to work effectively with others, including to solve problems and achieve common goals
fulfil responsibilities and contribute positively to the lives of others within the school, the local community and wider society
respect and value diversity within society, show respect for and appreciation of their own and other cultures, and demonstrate sensitivity and tolerance to those from different backgrounds and traditions
know how to stay safe and understand how to be physically and mentally healthy, particularly in terms of diet, exercise and a balanced lifestyle
Enjoy themselves!!!
THERAPY
Our therapeutic offer is available for all pupils and their families and runs alongside our curriculum timetable. Pupils can access individual therapy, as well as taking part in our group sessions which are used to support pupils with the development of positive and social interactions with each other.
Currently our therapy offer includes:
Child psychotherapy
Music Therapy
Drama Therapy
Therapeutic Play
Anger Management
Positive Relationships/ Social Interaction
Creative Arts Therapeutic Intervention
Parent/Carer Therapy
Access to Educational Psychology
Individual and Group Mentoring
Individual Self Reflection Meetings at KS2 and 3 through the 50-50 LAB intervention
Our therapy is delivered by a qualified child psychotherapist, drama therapist and music therapist as well as therapy assistants who lead on the Therapeutic play and Creative Arts.
Mentoring sessions are facilitated by Potential Mentoring.
All of our therapists have external, confidential supervision in which they discuss and monitor their practice.
Calendar
Loading…UPCOMING EVENTS
Autumn 2023
4 th September INSET Day
5 th September Target Setting
5 th September Term starts
23 rd – 27 th October Half term
30 th October INSET Day
21 st December Last day of term
Spring 2024
8 th January INSET Day
9 th January Target setting
9 th January Term starts
19 th – 23 rd February Half term
28 th March Last day of term
Summer 2024
15 th April INSET Day
16 th April Target setting
16 th April Term starts
6 th May Bank Holiday
27 th May – 31 st June Half term
1 st & 2 nd July INSET Day
19 th July Last day of term
Contact Us
Phone
0208 593 6610
Head Teacher:
Susan Douglas
admin@hopewellschool.co.uk
Chair of Governors:
Matt Miller MBE
cog@hopewellschool.co.uk
Proprietor:
Mr Herman Allen
herman.allen@holibrookhouse.co.uk
Baden Powell Close
Dagenham
Essex
RM9 6XN
13 Maldon Road
Romford
Essex
RM7 0JB
"The school are absolutely fantastic with understanding my son's needs. We couldn't be happier!"