Description

Kisimul School, located at The Old Vicarage in Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9LU, provides special education and care for students aged 8 to 19 with severe learning difficulties and challenging behavior. Established in 1977, it caters to approximately 57 students, with three-quarters having autism spectrum disorder. The school counts about 39 boys and 9 girls with statements of special educational needs on roll. Kisimul is an independent school that operates as part of the Kisimul Group Ltd.

The curriculum at Kisimul is tailored to the individual needs and interests of the students, supported by thorough assessment systems that enhance teaching quality. The school's approach to pastoral care is exceptional, with a strong focus on personal development, communication skills, and confidence building for its students. Pupils exhibit good behavior and actively engage in learning, which leads to high attendance rates. The school is wheelchair accessible and complies with disability discrimination legislation.

Kisimul's broader mission includes providing exceptional education and care for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs, including behaviors of concern, through individualized education programs and activities.

The 2006 Ofsted inspection found that the school meets all regulations despite the complex and challenging nature of the students. It also highlighted that the school has succeeded in reducing challenging behavior and improving students' personal development, and as a result, the overall quality of education and care received is considered good.