The Lowen School
Other independent special school (Cornwall).
Location
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The school is registered to provide education to up to 26 students aged 5 to 18yrs. All students have autism and/or complex learning needs. Lowen is the Cornish word for happy or joyful, at The Lowen School we believe all students deserve to attend a school where they are happy.
Happiness is purposeful and meaningful, the Lowen is a place that strives to ensure students thrive and are enthused to learn.
Happiness is reflected in our students'; Feeling and being safe Enjoying a good quality of life and an enriching curriculum Growing and achieving at The Lowen School we believe that for our students to thrive we must recognise and celebrate their individuality, their unique learning strengths, and personal aspirations.
At The Lowen School it is our resolute belief that if our students are to thrive in school we must understand and work with student's strengths and when barriers to learning occur, support them to overcome these.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 148342
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 5 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body
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