INTRODUCTION

Alpha is a non-denominational school that provides a quality experience for males and females from 5 years of age upwards, and offers an educational and therapeutic input for day or residential pupils with these additional support needs:

 Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD)

Moderate Learning Difficulties (MoLD).

Alpha offers a unique well-rounded academic and emotional growth curriculum, designed to help pupils achieve their potential through participating in an array of positive academic, therapeutic and environmental experiences. Within a highly structured, nurturing and healthy environment pupil’s learn to address issues that have prevented them from previously achieving academic and personal success.

Our programme focuses on three strong core components: 1) academic achievement, 2) behavioural and emotional growth, and 3) individual and family counselling.

 Alpha has its own Psychology Department that provides a 24-hour, 365-day assessment and therapy service to our pupils. The psychology team also offers family therapy and support to pupils and their families. Our Head of Psychology is an experienced Consultant Psychologist, described by HM Inspectorate of Education as having an international reputation for expertise in clinical psychology, who is qualified in both Educational and Clinical Psychology.