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A unique setting, providing specialist education, therapy and care for children and young people through the highest levels of expertise 

Our highly personalised approach ensures a more inclusive life for children and young people, whatever their range of complex needs: including autism, learning & communication difficulties, and associated needs.

Residential & day places are much sought after; from Primary years through to Secondary, Post 16 College & Care. In our specialist environment of understanding and calm, our focus is to make learning opportunities appropriate, meaningful and relevant, with an emphasis on social and communication skills.

Our highly trained staff focus on a detailed understanding of each young person’s specific needs and match them with an integrated blend of educational and therapeutic provision which ensures progress and success.

The onsite therapists –which includes Speech and Language and Occupational, Psychotherapist, Educational Psychologist, Psychiatrist, health and therapy assistants and Learning Disability Nurses – regularly visit each class and home to help ensure our therapeutic approach is embedded across every aspect of Underley Garden life.

Our location, on a private estate close to the Lake District, offers personal space to explore & enjoy the beautiful environment as well as wonderful opportunities to join local community activities such as Cumbria in Bloom, Work Experience and local charity work.

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At Underley Garden we view learning as a lifelong process which takes place as much in everyday life as in traditional educational settings.

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We nurture individual strengths and encourage young people to approach challenges positively by developing confidence, motivation, independence, self-awareness and a sense of self-worth.

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Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Underley Garden is an Independent Special School and Children’s Home.

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Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.

In their own words…

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We are a family again. It’s been an absolutely amazing transformation. Since he has been at Underley, we have a completely different child at home.

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Parent

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During their time at the school, pupils thrive personally as well as academically. Staff provide just the right balance of nurture and challenge to ensure that pupils make rapid gains in their self-esteem and confidence.

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Ofsted 2022

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“G” has grown in confidence and is thriving from her time spent at Underley Gardens. During a visit “G” shared with me that she has “Found a place where she feels like she fits in”

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I would highly recommend Underley Garden. I struggle to put into words how lucky we feel to have found this school and have a place for our son there. I know he’s happy there and as parents, that is important for us to know.

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Parent

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‘E’ has also thrived with meeting new friends and experiencing things which previously she wouldn’t have dreamed of. Her family commented at a recent review that they felt “E” has learned more in the 12 months at Underley than she did during the 10 years in her previous school.

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Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Cumbria , LA6 2DZ

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