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Restoring Hope, Releasing potential, Rebuilding Lives

Hopewell School

About us

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.

Restoring Hope, Releasing potential, Rebuilding Lives

"I thnk the school has been brilliant from the first day he started" "The school are absolutely fantastic with understanding my son's needs , We couldn't be happier" "Hopewell school adapted the learning to suit my son's needs to help him engage and this helped" "Keep doing what you are doing! The school did amazing with my son" "He is a happy person, I am very impressed and satisfied with the support the school has given my son"

Parent View

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.

At a glance

Sensory Room

Student Focused

Media Studio

Creative Tech

PDAP

Outside learning

Leadership & Governance

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Ofsted

Ofsted 2023

"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."

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(c) Hopewell School Copyright 2024

Baden Powell Close
Dagenham
Essex
RM9 6XN

PHONE

0208 593 6610

HEAD TEACHER: 

Franck Coido

admin@hopewellschool.co.uk

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS:

Matt Miller MBE

cog@hopewellschool.co.uk

PROPRIETOR:

Mr Herman Allen

herman.allen@holibrookhouse.co.uk

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