We are a vibrant special school based in Harrogate which caters for children and young people with an EHCP aged 2 – 19 years old.
We offer places to children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), physical difficulties (PD). Whilst many of our wonderful young people have co-occurring needs, we are also highly skilled in supporting autistic children and young people to flourish and achieve.
Our community attends from across North Yorkshire and neighbouring areas and authorities. We pride ourselves in being a warm and welcoming academy that works closely with parents, carers and multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent educational provision for our wider community.
Vision
We are an ambitious and inclusive community where every young person is celebrated and supported to achieve and thrive in life.
Mission
We are ambitious for our young people and ourselves.
We provide an engaging, safe, caring and inclusive environment where individual needs are understood, voices are heard, and differences are valued. Through a personalised curriculum and a dedicated, forward-thinking colleague team, we enable every young person to achieve their best possible outcomes in education, independence, and life.
Values
- Inclusion – We celebrate diversity and ensure that every young person feels valued and supported.
- Empowerment – We support and challenge our young people to build independence, resilience, and confidence.
- Care – We nurture wellbeing, happiness, and safety in all that we do.
- Aspiration – We set high expectations and inspire all young people to reach their full potential.
- Collaboration – We work in partnership with families, practitioners, and the wider community to enrich our young people’s lives.
- Respect – We model kindness, empathy, and dignity in every interaction.
Springwater has a detailed and broad curriculum which is designed to empower all students to make excellent progress. Our strong pastoral offer promotes independence and is set up to ensure that all students can go on to live their best life.