About us
‘To give children and young people with additional learning needs every opportunity to pursue their fullest potential, by providing a specialised service through a holistic integrated approach.’
Overview
Craig y Parc School is an independent special school for up to 40 pupils aged 3–19, set within 34 acres of historic, Grade II-listed grounds at Craig‑y‑Parc House. We provide a calm, beautiful and purposeful environment where pupils with a wide range of Additional Learning Needs can thrive.
Educational Excellence
Our bespoke, flexible curriculum blends the Curriculum for Wales with a strong emphasis on functional skills that matter in everyday life. Designed collaboratively with staff, parents and pupils, learning pathways are tailored to individual academic, therapeutic and wellbeing needs while progressing toward the Four Purposes. Through rich, meaningful experiences, pupils build communication, independence, literacy, numeracy and digital competence, gaining the skills, knowledge and confidence to flourish in school and beyond.
Holistic Support Framework
Education and therapy are fully integrated. In‑house specialist teams provide Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Positive Behaviour Support, offering coordinated, consistent provision across the school day. We are equipped for complex needs and deliver personalised programmes, whether for profound and multiple learning difficulties or social, emotional and mental health needs, in full compliance with the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act.
Values and Ethos
We are a Rights Respecting School (UNCRC) with a warm, safe and inclusive atmosphere. Our aspirational, “can do” culture recognises each pupil’s potential, identifies strengths and talents, and places pupil voice at the heart of decision‑making. Through high expectations, responsive teaching and strong partnerships with families, we build resilience, celebrate progress and maximise achievement for every learner.
Aspirational Vision
Our purpose is to empower pupils to become ambitious, capable learners, confident individuals and creative contributors. By tailoring motivating learning to each child’s unique needs and interests, Craig y Parc School prepares young people for successful, fulfilled futures—ready to participate, communicate and contribute with independence and pride.
Our Specialist Additional Provision Includes:
Specialist Teachers
Allocated Learning Support and Key Workers
Transdisciplinary Team: Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists
Access to IT and Assistive Technology Support
On-site HCPC Registered Nursing
Hydrotherapy and Swimming Lessons
Positive Behaviour Support
Rebound Therapy
Mission Statement
Vision
To give children and young people with additional learning needs every opportunity to pursue their fullest potential, by providing a specialised service through a holistic integrated approach.
Mission
To provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all pupils, challenging them to achieve their maximum potential through equal access to an appropriate and relevant curriculum.
Values
Belonging We are a community with a shared purpose, everyone is accepted, everyone matters.
Commitment Every day we strive to make a positive difference for the children, young people and their families.
Ambition We have high expectations; we will never settle for ‘OK’
Aims and Objectives
To achieve very positive outcomes for all the young people in our care and education provision.
Our aim is to support each young person in developing their full potential and equip them with the necessary skills to be as independent as possible in adult life
We place an emphasis on the development of a stimulating, multi-sensory environment for each young person, to encourage more awareness of visual, auditory and tactile experiences.
To develop careful and well-devised plans focusing on achieving through learning and development skills for life and independence whilst gaining an understanding of personal safety and risk.
To provide a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
To promote independence.
To develop confidence within the children and young people.
To develop individual support plans based on individual need
To prepare the children and young people for adult life.
Our approach
Our staff work collaboratively using a Multidisciplinary team approach. This approach involves professionals sharing roles, with blending of skills, teaching and learning. The transdisciplinary team meets weekly and explores each student’s ‘journey’. We view each child / young person holistically and within the context of their family and environment. The integration of our services provides a seamless approach and ensures that each student’s areas of development are optimised.
Our professional staff are on site and practice is firmly embedded within each classroom setting.
Communication is a basic need and the most important aspect of our curriculum is language development. We use sign language with some of the children who have no speech so that basic needs can be communicated. The school has a speech therapist on site for 5 days a week.
Nursing
Assistive Technologies
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Our staff team
A passionate, committed team.
Staff qualifications available on request.