We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated professionals whose insights and contributions have helped shape our school. Your knowledge, innovation, and hard work have been invaluable in guiding our mission.

Thank you for your support and inspiration!

• Carpenter, B., J. Egerton, T. Brooks, B. Cockbill, J. Fotheringham, and H. Rawson. 2015. Engaging Learners with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities: A Resource Book for Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Carpenter, B. 2010. Curriculum Reconciliation and Children with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.
• Equals. 2020. The Equals Multi-Tiered Curriculum Model. Newcastle: Equals.
• Hargreaves, D. 2006. A New Shape for Schooling?
• Imray, P., and V. Hinchcliffe. 2014. Curricula for Teaching Young People with Severe or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
• Imray, P., L. Kossyvaki, and M. Sissons. 2023. A Different View of Curriculum and Assessment for Severe, Complex and Profound Learning Disabilities (Connecting Research with Practice in Special and Inclusive Education).
• Imray, P. 2025 Are SMART targets smart or stupid? Newcastle. Equals.
• Moylett, H. 2022. Characteristics of Effective Early Learning: Helping Young Children Become Learners for Life.
• Prizant, B., A. M. Wetherby, E. Rubin, and A. Laurent. 2014. The SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support) Model.
• Rochford, D. 2016. The Rochford Review: Final Report. Review of Assessment for Pupils Working Below the Standard of National Curriculum Tests.
• Sherratt, D., and M. Peter. 2002. Developing Play and Drama in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
• Sissons, M. 2018. Mapping and Assessing Personal Progress for Learners of All Ages Working within a Semi-Formal Curriculum Model. Equals.
• Sissons, M. 2024. “What Works and What Matters: Assessing the Progress of Learners with Profound, Complex and Severe Learning Disabilities.” In A Different View of Curriculum and Assessment for Severe, Complex and Profound Learning Disabilities, edited by P. Imray, L. Kossyvaki, and M. Sissons, 21-35.
• Standards & Testing Agency. 2020. Pre-Key Stage Standards 1 & 2.
• Standards & Testing Agency. 2020. The Engagement Model.
• The British Association for Early Childhood Education. 2012. Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Waller, J. 2023. “The Power of Play.” In A Different View of Curriculum and Assessment for Severe, Complex and Profound Learning Disabilities (Connecting Research with Practice in Special and Inclusive Education), edited by P. Imray, L. Kossyvaki, and M. Sissons, 90-104.
• Welsh Government. 2006. Routes for Learning.