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Situated in the historic market town of Dunstable, Stannard School offers a safe and supportive educational environment for young people aged between 5 and 18, primarily with anxiety around education.

Our young people may also have a number of diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs.

If you're searching for your next education job, please get in touch. You'll be working for a great employer and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed education professionals - send us your CV now via our Talent Pool and detail what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when the right vacancy comes up.

Our vision is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported, safe and are then able to leave school happy with relevant experiences and outcomes to enable them to contribute to the wider community.

Stannard School, founded in 2024, is named after the Stannard family, from Bedfordshire. This family of artists and musicians, notably the Stannard sisters Emily, Lilian and Ivy who took inspiration from the surrounding Bedfordshire countryside. At Stannard School, our learning experiences take inspiration from the Stannard family’s interest in nature and we promote opportunities for on-site experiential learning in conjunction with The National Curriculum, including Forest School, Sensory Circuits, Physical Education and outdoor craft. Furthermore, our classroom names are all named after British wildflowers with the school being divided into the zones representing the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

At Stannard School we use the Polaris Education’s COSMIC (Child-Orientated Systemic Mentalisation with Integrated Communication) model, designed to support children with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), and other complex needs.

We understand the children we support often struggle with connection, communication, and relationships, which can negatively impact their learning and life chances. Our comprehensive approach equips both staff and students with the necessary skills, knowledge, tools and practices to foster connection, communication, and growth within a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

COSMIC is underpinned by;

• Child Centred Framework; Placing the child at the core of all our efforts. By understanding and nurturing each child’s unique inner world, constellation of relationships and psychological development, we help them build a strong sense of self-worth and identity
  
  
• Understanding and Responding to Needs; Dedicated to deeply understanding the unique needs, behaviours, and challenges faced by each child
  
  
• Integrated Communication and Emotional Support; Inclusive communication with approaches such as Language that Cares, recognising that all behaviour is communication
  
  
• Holistic and Inclusive School Culture; A whole-community approach that creates a nurturing and inclusive school culture. Our environment is designed to make every child feel valued, supported, and secure.
  
  
• Expert-Led and Trauma Informed Practice; Developed by our Head of Therapy is grounded in expert-led, trauma-informed practice. Our team of specialists, including psychotherapists, psychologists, and speech and language therapists, provide ongoing training and support to our staff.