Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
Special post 16 institution school in Wakefield (Wakefield).
Location
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iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).What we do and how we do it: At Camphill Wakefield, we are dedicated to creating a thriving and inclusive community that empowers individuals with special educational needs and disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Our mission is simple yet profound: to empower and inspire young people by providing a practical and purposeful, vocational and creative environment.
We foster a sense of belonging, dignity, and purpose for all students and work to develop each student's agency. We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and be embraced for their abilities, regardless of their challenges.
Our community is a hub of activity, where students participate in a wide range of workshops and meaningful work opportunities. From art and crafts to gardening and animal care, our students engage in activities that ignite their creativity, build practical skills, and instil a sense of accomplishment.
We believe in the transformative power of purposeful work, providing students with meaningful roles and responsibilities that contribute to the functioning of our community. Our team of dedicated educators, therapists, and support staff are committed to providing individualised attention and support to each student.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 131958
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 16 to 25
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2006
Governing body
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