Beormund Primary School

Description

Beormund Primary School is a specialized, full-time institution located at SE1 3PS, focused on nurturing children with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). It caters to a small number of students, typically 8 or fewer per class, and offers a supportive and therapeutic environment. The school addresses complex challenges that many students face, such as difficulty regulating emotions, processing language, and adhering to social norms, often stemming from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Beormund emphasizes understanding the individual child, rather than merely addressing disruptive behaviors, through efforts that acknowledge and address underlying causes.

This unique setting offers personalized, creative, and inclusive learning experiences, aiming to rekindle students' passions for learning and boost their self-esteem, which are often lost due to their experiences in mainstream settings. The school adheres to the National Curriculum, with the goal of achieving accelerated progress and meeting or exceeding Age Related Expectations (ARE). Bridging the classroom experience and the need for therapeutic support, Beormund provides various resources, including art therapy, dramatherapy, counselling, Emotional Lities Support Assistant (ELSA), and Lego Therapy. Over 97% of students at Beormund have Speech Language and Communication Needs, which are addressed through small group, 1:1, or whole-class sessions.

The school is led by Headteacher Lisa Noel, who has been committed to the school since 2008 and presides over an inspiring team of professionals. This community, characterized as vibrant, intelligent, and resilient, is dedicated to improving the life chances of vulnerable children through compassion and a relentless pursuit of excellence.