Autism and SEMH School in Hackney, London
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School Contact Information

Referrals : 0800 024 6985 | [email protected]

School Contact Information

Headteacher's Welcome

Leaways School in Hackney follows the National Curriculum, and our children experience a full mainstream offer.  However, what children say makes Leaways better for them than any other school is the more relaxed, safer, fun environment and the positive relationships they have with the staff. We aim to offer every child an individual curriculum based on their own strengths and interests and one that offers them opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications. 

The school offers fun and play based learning opportunities at Key Stage 2.  In Key stage 3, our children are offered an engaging curriculum that is broad and challenging and prepares them for transition into our Pathways Program.  In Key stage 4, the curriculum offers 3 different pathways: entry level, a vocational route or GCSE qualifications.  Children that require additional support can either attend the Rubix base, which predominantly supports their communication and sensory needs. Any children that require additional support with social, emotional, or mental health needs will attend Thrive and work closely with the Pastoral Team.

Alan Thomson, Headteacher

Meet the team

Our school provides a safe learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties including autism and an EHC Plan.

We also have a specialist area to support young people on the autistic spectrum (ASC) or who may require a quieter learning space and a Primary provision taking children from 7 years old.  We aim to offer as close to a mainstream experience as possible but provide the additional care and support needed around each young person to enable them to thrive.

Our mission aims to engage children and young people by:

  • Rewarding positive achievement, behaviour and academic success;
  • Providing children and young people with essential life skills in preparation for adulthood
  • Create and maintain transparent relationships with children and young people, parents and professionals;
  • Help children and young people develop healthy and trusting relationships with peer groups and adults both in school and in the wider community
  • Provide a differentiated curriculum to motivate and enable individuals to thrive
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Get to know us

  • Specific Quiet Learning Zone for children with ASC

    Specific Quiet Learning Zone for children with ASC

  • Personalised timetables

    Personalised timetables

  • Mainstream Curriculum Offer with Additional Support

    Mainstream Curriculum Offer with Additional Support

  • Access to a Range of Offsite Activities

    Access to a Range of Offsite Activities

  • Individualised Qualification Offer for Each Young Person

    Individualised Qualification Offer for Each Young Person

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Testimonials

  • “I am astounded that in two years Leaways has turned my child around to the point that he has not only started to engage with education, he has managed eventually to attend school full time and sit four GCSEs.”

    Parent

  • "Staff support pupils calmly and effectively so that they have a happy and successful time at Leaways. Pupils are safe in school."

    Ofsted 2023

  • I cannot express my amazement at the results on my child’s behaviour and learning.  She has been described as a "new and different child" and I can personally attest to this. 

    Social Worker - Leaways

  • Shout out to Leaways School London for being so sensitive and caring to the students and their parents at this time, as well as supporting learning and helping them prepare for September. "Closing the gap" requires a much care as it does teaching.

    Youth Worker

  • “In the 3 months that C has been here it was evident from his review that he has made significant progress in all areas. This is a credit to both himself and the staff here.”

    IRO 2018

  • “I am exceptionally grateful that Leaways has provided my son, and many other unique children, the opportunity to be educated both academically, socially & emotionally.”

    Parent