year round learning and thoughtful care for young people with autism
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Autism School, Special Needs School in Cumbria, Residential Care for Children with Autism & Learning Difficulties

Whinfell School in Cumbria is a leading autism school offering up to a 52 week, personalised, high quality education and residential care for boys aged 11-19 with autism, complex special needs and learning difficulties. Their behaviours may place themselves or others at risk and make them difficult to place appropriately. Our level of service reflects the need for close therapeutic support within a structured, homely setting.

For young people with learning difficulties, special needs and autism, Whinfell School in Cumbria offers a safe harbour. We have created calm and caring environments in all of our premises at Whinfell where the vulnerable young people can work through their difficulties and achieve their true potential.
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“Whinfell School actively
encourages its pupils to be
as individualistic and creative as possible and reach their full potential.
The quality of service
provided to the young people and their placing authorities is excellent.”

Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council
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