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Mapesbury School - Cricklewood, Brent

*Opening Easter 2025*

Our warm and nurturing school supports up to 54 children across Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 in small classes of around 6 pupils.

Cricklewood, Brent
School for ages 7-16 years
Autism and associated learning needs and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Ofsted - Not yet rated

Welcome to Mapesbury School

Here at Mapesbury School we are creating a positive and inclusive environment, where learning is a joy and every pupil is empowered to achieve.

Our mission is to develop confident, resilient and adaptable young people who are ready for their next steps in learning and life.

We are ambitious for our pupils, and proud to offer a school experience that fosters the unique identities of our pupils and brings together the whole community within our state-of-the-art facilities, right in the heart of Northwest London.

We work in partnership with families and professionals to ensure the children are presented with the best opportunities to achieve their fullest potential.

Adam De Vecchi, Headteacher

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Opening Easter 2025

Mapesbury School is a new Special Educational Needs school opening in Summer Term 2025 in Cricklewood, Brent.

The aims and values of Mapesbury School are focused on maximising every individual’s potential to develop into a confident, resilient and adaptable young person who can think critically and creatively, making a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible.

Our small school will support children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education.

Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.

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What can Mapesbury School Offer?

Mapesbury School is a safe and positive place which promotes kindness, respect and success by example.

With small classes of around six pupils, our school has places for up to 54 young people with lessons creatively planned and appropriately tailored to meet pupils’ individual needs whilst following the National Curriculum. We are ambitious for our pupils and support every child in taking qualifications during Key stage 4.

These may include Unit Awards, Entry Levels, Functional Skills or GCSEs. There is also a strong focus on developing independence and employability skills. Outdoor learning and community engagement opportunities are integral to our school, utilising our own outdoor spaces and within our local community.

A specially designed learning environment created to meet sensory needs.
A low arousal and nurturing safe place where children can learn and grow.
Small class sizes of upto 6 children.
Enhanced levels of creative and physical opportunities within the curriculum
Each class is supported by one teacher and a teaching assistant.
Classrooms will share common practice and routines across the school, with high levels of visual communication such as visual time tables and now and next boards.
In Key Stage 4, all children will be supported to take qualifications, these may include Unit Awards, Entry Levels, Functional Skills or GCSE’s.

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Integrated Therapeutic Support

Pupils will benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach at our school.

Our on-site Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) and Occupational Therapist (OT), supported by a visiting Clinical Psychologist embed a range of whole school approaches to maintain a positive and inclusive environment.

The team also designs and delivers personalised therapy interventions to individuals and groups to meet needs on children’s EHCPs.

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Prospective Parents Open Event at Mapesbury School - June

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Prospective Parents Open Event at Mapesbury School - June

Professionals Open Event at Mapesbury School

Date: Thursday 26th June
Time: 13:00 - 14:30
Location: Mapesbury School, 228 Walm Ln, London NW2 3BS

You are warmly invited to join us for a parent/carer open event at our new school, Mapesbury School.

This is an excellent opportunity to visit the school, meet some of the team and learn more about our approach to education at Mapesbury School.

Mapesbury School will provide specialist education for autistic children and those with associated conditions or learning disabilities across Key Stages 2-4 supporting children aged 7-16 (school years 3-11).

During your visit you will have the opportunity to:

Take a tour of the school.
Hear from Adam De Vecchi, Headteacher.
Learn about our therapeutic approach to education.
Understand our referrals process.

Places will be limited and booked on a first come first served basis.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

This event is not suitable for children to attend.

Places will be limited please book your place early by clicking the register button.

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