Welcome to The Greater Horseshoe School
We are an independent special school situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon. We are registered by the DfE to provide education for students between the ages of 8-18. Our school facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range of outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.
We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complex needs. We offer a unique tailored programme for every child, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocational programmes to suit each young person.
Rated as Outstanding by OFSTED
In March 2023, The Greater Horseshoe School has been graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Please click on the link to read our latest inspection report.
Curriculum
Through our curriculum we offer opportunities for our pupils to achieve qualifications across a range of academic and vocational subjects.
Chipley Mill Farm
We have a school farm on a 40-acre site surrounded by trees. The site is flanked by a tranquil river and comprises woodland areas and pasture.
Our children Thrive
The Thrive Approach is an individual and targeted way of working with all young people, that helps develop their social and emotional well-being.
Careers Prgramme
The Thrive Approach is an individual and targeted way of working with all young people, that helps develop their social and emotional well-being.
At the Greater Horseshoe School, we believe that a carefully-planned careers programme is essential to support pupils to;
-choose pathways and next steps that are suited to them
-have high aspirations
-plan to sustain employability throughout their lives.
Our provision is based on the Gatsby benchmarks. We have a cross-curricular approach to careers as well as specific objectives taught in Employability and PSHE lessons. Our B Squared assessment tool contains Steps 4 Life modules which allows careers progression to be evidenced in line with other subjects taught at the school.
Our pupils are offered individualised work experience placements and vocational options in Year 10, 11 and Post 16 depending on their strengths and preferences. These are documented through work experience booklets to evidence development and successes and to allow pupils to self-evaluate.
We work alongside Careers South West who offer independent careers advice to the Year 7 upwards and carry out our work experience safety checks.
The Careers lead at The Greater Horseshoe School is Stacey Clements. Please get in touch with any queries;
stacey.clements@enhancedlearningservices.co.uk or 01626 782038
More details about the GHS Careers provision can be found here;
This information will be reviewed on 9.09.25
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