Breckenbrough School

Breckenbrough School is an independent registered charitable trust school in Sandhutton, North Yorkshire, England.

Breckenbrough School
Address
Breckenbrough Hall

Sandhutton, Thirsk
,
North Yorkshire
,
YO7 4EN

England
Coordinates54.24337°N 1.41115°W / 54.24337; -1.41115
Information
TypeIndependent day and boarding
Motto"More Than a School"
Established1934
FounderArthur Fitch
Department for Education URN121765 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadmasterSimon Bannister
GenderMale
Age9 to 19
Websitehttp://www.breckenbrough.org.uk/

The school is a residential boys school with a Quaker Society of Friends foundation. It provides a tailored education for boys with Asperger syndrome, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and ADD (attention deficit disorder). The school affords alternative education for pupils to that at mainstream schools. It provides courses towards GCSE examinations, and prepares pupils for further education and career placements. A separate 'After Care' charity supports pupils' post-school life.

Breckenbrough School was founded in 1934 by Arthur Fitch, a Quaker psychiatrist, at Dunnow Hall, Slaidburn. It moved to Ledston Hall near Castleford in 1948, and has been at Breckenbrough Hall, Sandhutton, since 1958.[1]

A 2013 Ofsted social care inspection report judged the school to be overall Grade 2 (good).[2]

Therapeutic provision

The school employs a full-time psychologist who works directly with pupils and parents. She also supports teachers, learning support stuff and social education. This is important for developing strategies and plans for pupils. She is also available to support pupils in their transition away from the school ('After Care').[3]

See also
  • List of Friends Schools

References
  1. "Breckenbrough School - School History - Chapter 1". www.users.globalnet.co.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  2. "Breckenbrough School Limited", Ofsted reports 2004-2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013. Pdf downloads required
  3. "Therapeutic Provision". Breckenbrough School. Retrieved 22 April 2019.

Further reading
  • Breckenbrough Papers, 1934 - 1975 (1987)
  • Calvert, J. Breckenbrough School - School History. (1985). Covers the first 50 years.
  • Knox, Rob The 2009 History of Breckenbrough School - Quaker influence in an educational experiment (2009) OCLC 751458586 (2010)


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