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Description
About the School
When a young person has stopped trusting school, Manchester parents may need a setting where learning starts through safety, routine and relationships. Changing Lives Independent SEN School Manchester serves Manchester and Greater Manchester families comparing specialist placements where a mainstream setting may no longer meet the child’s needs. The listing focuses on placement fit, EHCP route, learning model and support boundaries so parents can ask sharper questions before a visit.
Specialist Provision
SEMH, autism, ADHD and additional needs
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Independent SEN school / specialist alternative education route
Why Consider This School?
SEN School with Animal-Assisted Learning: Changing Lives gives families an option where re-engagement, SEMH and neurodivergent needs sit at the centre of the school day.
Small Group and Outdoor Learning Model: Parents should compare the admissions route, EHCP wording, therapy input, transport, inspection history and whether the setting can meet the child’s current and future needs.
Placement Fit and Safeguarding: Check the latest inspection report, safeguarding policy, current DSL, fees/funding route, suitability assessment and whether the school can deliver the provision written into the EHCP.
Location
Online / In-person
Independent SEN school / specialist alternative education route
Typical Wait Time
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Fees / Price Range
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Assessment Tools / Approach
SEMH, autism, ADHD and additional needs
Self-referral Accepted
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Written Report Included
Admissions enquiry and suitability discussion by school route
Post-diagnosis Support
Animal-assisted learning, outdoor learning and emotional regulation support by school model; ask about clinical therapy input
Daily Living Skills
Small groups, outdoor learning, animal-assisted education and individual learning support
School Support
Animal-assisted learning, outdoor learning and emotional regulation support by school model; ask about clinical therapy input
Home / School Visits
Day provision by enquiry
Provision Type
Independent SEN school / specialist alternative education route
SEND Needs Supported
SEMH, autism, ADHD and additional needs
Age Range / Key Stages
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EHCP / Referral Route
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Admissions Pathway
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Therapy / Clinical Support
Animal-assisted learning, outdoor learning and emotional regulation support by school model; ask about clinical therapy input
Inspection / Regulation
Independent school route; check current registration and latest inspection position
Class Size / Learning Model
Small groups, outdoor learning, animal-assisted education and individual learning support
Day / Residential
Day provision by enquiry
Transport / Catchment Area
Manchester and Greater Manchester by placement route; transport depends on LA/EHCP eligibility
Fees / Funding
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Safeguarding / DSL
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