The Link School provide a quality education for children and young people aged 4 to 18 with speech, language and communication needs including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. We aim to put every child at the centre of their learning so that they can celebrate strengths and overcome their barriers. We aim for learners to develop high self-esteem and confidence and the ability to understand and value others.

Every child is important and we are ambitious for their education. We aim to guide and support their learning enabling them to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that recognise and fill gaps in understanding and move learners forward. The foundations set for life- long learning prepare our children and young people well for a positive future.

Learners follow a pathway system from school entry which enables them to work alongside peers with similar needs and to benefit from specialist strategies to match their learning needs. In the Secondary department a range of appropriate accredited courses are offered to match their given pathway, including pre-entry and entry qualifications – functional skills, B Tech and GCSE’s.

Academic learning is complimented through a joint educational and therapeutic model of support. The school has its own therapy team, comprising of Speech and Language therapists, Occupational therapists and a School Counsellor who work towards helping young people overcome their barriers so they are in a place to learn continuously and make the most of opportunities offered.

As a team we strive for excellence in all areas, working to be the best that we can be for our children and young people who deserve the absolute best we can offer.

Sandy Turner - Principal

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OHC&AT comprises Orchard Hill College, a specialist College with nine college centres, and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, a specialist Trust with 14 special schools and three live special Free Schools.

We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND).

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.

It is an exciting time to be part of OHC&AT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.

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