Education Services

Restorative Teaching & Education Services: Specialist SEMH Education

Restorative is expanding its established approach to care into education with the development of a new, purpose-built specialist independent school in Elland, West Yorkshire. Opening in 2027, the school will provide high-quality education and support for up to 40 pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated conditions, including autism spectrum conditions.

Our Vision & Approach

• Relationship-Based & Restorative Model: Education will be delivered through a consistent, strength-focused, and restorative approach where young people feel safe, understood, listened to, and valued.

• Personalised Progress: We focus on individual needs and everyday achievements, removing barriers to learning so pupils can build confidence, gain qualifications, and develop independence for adult life.

• Holistic Support: High educational expectations are combined with robust pastoral care, ensuring emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal development work seamlessly together.

Purpose-Designed Learning Environment

Our dedicated site in Elland is undergoing extensive refurbishment to create a modern, welcoming, non-institutional space equipped to high standards:

• Modern teaching and learning spaces with interactive touchscreen displays

• Dedicated science facilities

• Specialist food technology facilities

• Fully refurbished kitchen and dining areas

• Purpose-built areas tailored for pupil wellbeing and therapeutic support

Building an Educational Pathway

• Permanency & Continuity: Grounded in Restorative’s principles of long-term care and relationship stability, the provision offers day places for pupils across the wider community alongside those in residential and supported accommodation.

• Future Ambition: The secondary school forms the first phase of a broader educational vision, with plans to expand into KS5/post-16 vocational education and training to support seamless progression into adulthood, further training, and employment.

• Sustainable Growth: Following registration, pupil intake will grow organically and sustainably to ensure quality, culture, and positive outcomes remain at the heart of every step.

Leadership & Opportunities

• Headteacher Recruitment: We are currently recruiting an exceptional Headteacher to join us during the pre-opening phase to help shape the vision, curriculum, team, and culture from day one.

• Restorative Education Family: Operating as Restorative Teaching and Education Services, the school benefits from nearly a decade of organisational infrastructure, executive support, and care management experience.