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We are an independent special day school, owned by Cavendish Education, set within 14 acres of stunning grounds in Sunningdale near Ascot. At Heathermount we cherish all of our students and ensure that provision is tailored to meet individual need. We offer learning packages to children and young people aged between 5 and 18 with an autism diagnosis, dependent upon ability, needs, and interests.

All staff have high expectations for students and are very proud of the amazing progress every student makes once they are secure, settled and understood. We are determined to create a learning environment which builds confidence and allows for staff and children to flourish. All our students access the National Curriculum with a view to enter for nationally recognised qualifications/accreditations which include GCSEs, BTEC's, ASDAN and Functional Skills. Running in tandem with the National Curriculum, we offer a range of vocational qualifications which include Skills for Working Life, Catering & Hospitality, Business Administration, Horticulture, Arts Awards, Drama and work experience opportunities.

All students are helped to become independent, confident young adults who are able to leave school and enter the world of further education or employment. We are privileged to have small teaching groups and a dedicated team of teaching and therapeutic staff who work relentlessly to find solutions to any barriers that might hinder learning.

Heathermount is a wonderful place for children to thrive and we would encourage you to visit and explore for yourself!

Cavendish Education is a family of day and boarding schools focused exclusively on enabling children and young people with unique learning profiles (including dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and social communication needs) to be the very best they can be.

The schools in the Cavendish Group focus on an individual’s strengths, talents and interests. Each school has its own distinctive character, atmosphere and facilities, and they all provide a well-rounded, differentiated and skilfully-supported academic curriculum. Sport, the arts, outdoor education and life skills feature highly in enrichment activities.

Cavendish schools inspire children and young people to have:

• the confidence to be themselves,
• the competence to achieve,
• the creativity to shine, and
• the character to succeed.

Through our distinctive approach we deliver outstanding outcomes for our students.

At Heathermount we work with students and families to acquire skills for independent living, academic and vocational excellence; tailoring the curriculum to meet their individual needs and interests. Our students’ mental health is paramount in preparing them for further education, training or employment.

Mission

• We pride ourselves on providing friendly, caring and stimulating learning environments with high levels of challenge and support.
• We have a safe, secure and understanding environment for all students and staff
• We strive to meet the different needs of every student in order to allow learning to take place using our autism knowledge
• We are committed to providing high quality, inspirational and innovative teaching and learning.
•  We will provide our students with key integrated therapy approaches using high-quality resources
• We have high expectations of behaviour and are committed to preparing students to courageously contribute positively and responsibly in society.
• Through our “READY” approach, we will develop our students’ mental health, emotional resilience, communication skills, and social skills.
• We will create exciting, fun and memorable experiences inside and outside the classroom
• We have positive relationships with families and the communities in which our pupils live, work and interact socially.
• Through our curriculum we will develop independence, employability and social skills needed to actively demonstrate British values in an ever-changing world.
• We aim to promote greater understanding of autism both locally and further afield through our outreach and raising awareness programme