Business Details
Specialist Education for Children with Complex Needs
Rowan Gate Primary School is a dedicated community day special school serving pupils aged 2 to 11 with complex learning needs, including Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, Moderate Learning Difficulties, and Autism. Established to provide personalized educational pathways, our school fosters an inclusive environment where every child's unique requirements are met through a differentiated curriculum. Our 5 Keys Roots to Growth frameworkCuriosity and Wonder, Working Together, Personal Success, Decisions and Choices, and Courage to be Creativeguides holistic development, encouraging pupils to achieve milestones celebrated through termly wristband ceremonies. With a team of experienced professionals, we prioritize empathy, dignity, and respect, ensuring a safe, stimulating atmosphere where children flourish.Recognized as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019 and maintaining high standards post-2025 inspection, we combine individualized learning with robust therapeutic interventions. Our outreach services extend expertise to mainstream schools, offering training, observations, and resources to enhance SEN provision across East Northamptonshire. Through transparent communication, parental engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we empower pupils to reach their full potential while supporting staff and families with professionalism and compassion.
Services
Special Educational Needs Provision
Outreach Training Programs
Therapeutic Interventions
Staff Development Workshops
Curriculum Adaptation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized learning pathways for children with complex SEN needs
- Our 5 Keys Roots to Growth framework promotes holistic child development
- OFSTED Outstanding rating maintained since 2019 demonstrates educational excellence
- We provide specialist outreach services to mainstream schools across the region
- Our experienced team delivers tailored therapeutic interventions and staff training
What people say
Outstanding support
Invaluable resources
Timely responses
Exceptional knowledge
Transformative impact
Services
Special Educational Needs Provision
We deliver personalized education programs for children aged 2-11 with complex learning needs, including autism and profound learning difficulties. Our curriculum adapts to individual requirements while maintaining high academic standards. OFSTED-recognized for excellence, our approach combines specialist teaching with therapeutic interventions to maximize each child's potential through a nurturing, inclusive environment.
Outreach Training Programs
Our outreach service provides professional development for mainstream schools supporting children with special educational needs. We offer staff training workshops, classroom observations, and tailored resource packages. With 100% service user satisfaction, our expert team delivers practical strategies that improve SEN provision and staff confidence while supporting EHCP applications and inclusive teaching practices across Northamptonshire.
Therapeutic Interventions
We implement graduated therapeutic approaches addressing communication, social skills, and sensory needs for children with complex requirements. Our specialists create individualized intervention plans integrating speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral support. These evidence-based programs enhance learning outcomes while providing staff with sustainable strategies to support pupils' development across multiple educational settings.
Staff Development Workshops
Our INSET training programs deliver practical SEN expertise to mainstream educators. Workshops cover visual structures, workstation organization, and inclusive teaching strategies. With 100% positive feedback, our training improves staff confidence and classroom practice while providing downloadable resources. Sessions adapt to school-specific needs, ensuring immediate implementation of effective strategies for supporting vulnerable learners.
Curriculum Adaptation Services
We develop customized curricula meeting individual pupils' starting points while maintaining educational rigor. Our approach incorporates multi-sensory learning, alternative communication methods, and personalized assessment tools. The 5 Keys Roots to Growth framework ensures comprehensive development across curiosity, collaboration, and decision-making skills, enabling children to progress according to their unique capabilities within a structured yet flexible learning environment.
People
Laura Clarke
Strategic Head Teacher
With extensive SEN leadership experience, Laura Clarke oversees strategic direction at Rowan Gate Primary School. She drives educational excellence across multiple sites, maintaining OFSTED Outstanding status while expanding outreach services to benefit mainstream schools throughout Northamptonshire.
Julia Coles
Strategic Deputy Head
Julia Coles supports strategic operations at Rowan Gate, focusing on staff development and curriculum innovation. Her expertise in special education contributes to maintaining high standards across all provisions while ensuring consistent implementation of the school's inclusive ethos and values.
Maxine Anthony-Hill
Head of Provision
As Head of Provision at multiple sites, Maxine Anthony-Hill manages day-to-day operations while maintaining personalized care standards. She coordinates specialist staff teams to deliver tailored educational programs, ensuring each child receives appropriate support aligned with Rowan Gate's Outstanding-rated practices.
Questions
What special educational needs does Rowan Gate support?
We specialize in supporting children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, Moderate Learning Difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Disorders through personalized educational programs.
Do you offer outreach services for mainstream schools?
Yes, our award-winning outreach program provides training, observations, and resources to mainstream schools across Northamptonshire, helping improve SEN provision and staff confidence.
How does the admissions process work?
Admission requires referral from the Special Needs Assessment Panel. We accept pupils aged 2-11 with complex learning needs following statutory SEN assessments.
What training options are available for teachers?
We offer INSET days covering visual structures, workstation organization, and inclusive teaching strategies. Training includes practical resources and follow-up support for immediate implementation.
How do you involve parents in their child's education?
We maintain regular communication through secure login portals, termly progress reports, and parent-teacher meetings. Our approach emphasizes partnership working to support each child's development.
What makes Rowan Gate's curriculum unique?
Our 5 Keys Roots to Growth framework personalizes learning through Curiosity, Collaboration, Personal Success, Decision-Making, and Creativity, ensuring holistic development for all pupils.
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Reviews (2)
Julie Walden
Dec 11, 2017
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I'm not sure I can put in to words how amazing and supportive this school is to my child (and us as a family). Such an inclusive and wonderful setting.
Emma Clark
Dec 10, 2017
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Amazing!!! Amazing!!! Amazing!!! Can’t say anymore their aren’t any words to how grateful and how much this school have helped us! X
