Autism and SEMH School in Warwickshire
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Referrals : 0800 024 6985 | [email protected]

School Contact Information

Referrals : 0800 024 6985 | [email protected]

School Contact Information

Headteacher's Welcome

"Welcome to Arc School Old Arley. I am privileged to lead our school into the future, ably assisted by a team of dedicated staff who have a wide range of excellent skills and experience. My own career includes nearly 20 years’ experience in SEND schools,  as well as 10 years as a Headteacher across schools catering for Complex Trauma, Autism and SEMH. My training has including gaining Qualified Teacher Status, as well as extensive post-graduate training in Educational Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Special Education and Psychometrics.

My philosophy to special education is a simple one: ensure that each and every pupil receives the best possible education and care by meeting their academic, social and emotional needs – my aim is for each pupil to leave and be as successful and independent as possible upon leaving our school. I welcome you on this journey."

Headteacher, Phil Petch.

Meet the team

We are an independent specialist school in Warwickshire providing an engaging educational offer within a supportive or tailored learning environment for children aged 7 -16 with specific or a range of learning needs, such as:

We support children with a primary need of SEMH, with additional needs such as ADHD, autism, learning needs and specific learning difficulties.

 

The school has a strong focus on helping children to develop their emotional wellbeing, trust-based relationships and resilience. The Sanctuary and other safe places in the school help children to work through their emotions and stay in school, even when that has been challenging for them in the past.

We aim to support vulnerable young people, who may have experienced bullying, abuse or trauma, and who may feel anxious of school enabling them to re-engage positively with education and thrive. 

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Get to know us

  •  Nurturing community

    Nurturing community

  • Emotional support dogs

    Emotional support dogs

  • Learning outside the classroom offer

    Learning outside the classroom offer

  •  Strong links with the community

    Strong links with the community

  • Individualised qualification offer for each young person

    Individualised qualification offer for each young person

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Testimonials

  • “The school is centred on my son’s individual needs, he enjoys going to school.”

    Mother

  • “The school is the best thing to happen to my child and to me. We are very grateful for all the hard work they put into his education each and every day!”

    Parent

  • “There is understanding that every child learns in a different way.”

    Parent

  • “I find the education my son receives is 100%. You understand him and his needs and have improved his confidence a lot.”

    Parent