We are a small, friendly independent school based in Norton, a small village in Stockton on Tees. We cater for students from a range of 

backgrounds and with a range of learning needs, all of whom have either Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs, or an Autism Spectrum 

condition or disorder. We welcome visits to our school, these can be arranged by contacting the school using any of the options on our 

'Contact us' page.

Our aims and ethos are based on respecting each other and being kind, and on developing the qualities that we believe are the most 

useful for preparing for adult life - being resilient (able to cope with setbacks and having some determination), having a growth mindset 

(trying our best and understanding we can learn new skills), being kind to each other and ourselves, and having responsibility for our 

own actions. 

We know that everyone tries their best to have a good day every day, and that sometimes it does not work out, but that we can try again. 

We have a 'no judgement' approach when problems happen, and we work with our students and each other to find a way through 

tricky situations.