School Day Placements (ages 5 - 18)

Our primary and secondary school provision provides pupils with access to the national curriculum, and internal and national award schemes, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award while a therapeutic approach to learning extends the formal curriculum with 15 arts, craft, and land workshops and therapies.

With extensive gardens, a farm and a wide range of craft workshops, Camphill School, near Miltimber, makes the most of its environment to immerse our students in experiences, which broaden their horizons and give depth to their learning through real-life experiences.

For a learner on a day education placement, the school day starts at 9.15am and ends at 3.15pm. Most pupils attend a class group with youngsters of a similar age, although activities may be with other young people.

Throughout the Broad General Education phase (BGE), our students are given a wide range of opportunities to experience all aspects of the curriculum.

Learning takes place across the campus and in the wider community,  and is presented in a multi-sensory way according to the needs of each pupil. Group learning is encouraged, but we also provide individual programmes for some of our students who are still developing the confidence to work alongside others. Throughout the BGE, pupils are supported to develop confidence in their abilities, reflect on their experiences and get to know themselves as learners.

Throughout the Senior Phase (S4 to S6), we ensure our pupils’ timetables incorporate more practical, work-based activities, including time for work experience, out of the school environment wherever possible.