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Priory Education and Children’s Services aims to make a real and lasting difference to young people’s lives through quality education, care, and health solutions leading to the very best individual outcomes. Our teams' expertise provides individuals who have experienced difficulties in mainstream or existing specialist settings, with the chance to fulfill their potential and be well-prepared for adult life. We aim to deliver high-quality, long-term solutions for young people in need of specialist support, including those who face the most challenging difficulties with highly complex needs. We support young people with autism, with emotional, behavioral, or mental health difficulties, and also specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Whatever an individual’s needs, our schools, colleges, and children's homes offer stable placements to help young people develop their education, social, and independence skills so they can fulfill their potential. A nationwide network of services, meaning a high-quality education and care placement can be offered locally Proven experience in delivering first-class residential care Exceptional and quality outcomes demonstrating the lasting value of placements A broad and balanced curriculum, including vocational routes into sustainable employment Nationally recognized qualifications and accreditations Onward pathways across the Priory Group into further education or supported living if required Some of the UK’s leading experts in working with young people with autism and challenging behaviors Modern, well-equipped facilities, designed to meet students’ holistic needs We identify and provide the specialist support a young person needs to re-engage with learning and work towards their future aspirations. In 2015, 98.4% of our leavers successfully moved onto employment, education, training, and/or planned onward residential care pathways. We develop personalized care plans in consultation with young people, families, and commissioners that focus on building independence. We offer flexible placements for up to 52 weeks per year in high-quality, family-style homes, designed to meet the needs of the individual. We provide safe, nurturing environments where students from around the world can access a first-class British education. Set in stunning locations, our schools and colleges offer international students the chance to follow a well-rounded curriculum and achieve UK qualifications and accreditations. Rated as ‘Outstanding by Ofsted, Priory Fostering Service provides stable care placements for vulnerable children and young people up to 18 years old. We provide placements for brother and sister and parent and child groups. We aim to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people and deliver lasting value for money. We work closely with Local Authorities from across the UK to offer exceptional education and care services which result in successful placements for young people aged 5 to 25. Our network of specialist schools, FE colleges, children’s homes, and fostering services can help young people to reach their potential. The services we provide include: A nationwide network of services, meaning a high-quality education and care placement can be offered locally Proven experience in delivering first-class residential care Exceptional outcomes demonstrating the lasting value of placements A broad and balanced curriculum, including vocational routes into sustainable employment Nationally recognized qualifications and accreditations Onward pathways across the Priory Group into further education or supported living if required Some of the UK’s leading experts in working with young people with autism and challenging behaviors Modern, well-equipped facilities, designed to meet students’ holistic needs We have an in-depth understanding of these challenges and how they can affect a young person, both academically and socially. This awareness shapes everything we do, from the subjects offered to the design and decoration of our buildings. Our services are specifically designed to ensure these vulnerable young people fulfill their potential. Our learning and development packages consider every element of a young person’s experience during their time with us. By understanding an individual’s needs we can create the most effective programs that deliver the best possible outcomes. View full school

Welcome to our school. At Evelina, we aim to provide an outstanding personalized education for all pupils, so that they can achieve positive educational outcomes and feel valued, nurtured, and respected during their time with us. We are a thriving school community educating children and young people who are patients of the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. The School was established in 1949 and is proud of our tradition of excellence in educating children who are unable to attend their home schools because of their medical needs. The school has been on several different sites, but now you will find us inside a magnificent light-filled building on the Southbank of the Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament and surrounded by landmarks such as the London Eye, County Hall, and Archbishop’s Palace. We are a Department for Education hospital community special school, and we are funded through the London Borough of Southwark for 40 planned places. The number of pupils we teach will vary, but on average we teach between 60 and 70 children and young people each week. The vast majority of pupils are in-patients of Evelina London Children’s Hospital, though small numbers may be siblings of patients or regular out-patients. Over the last academic year, we taught 1,500 different pupils, and we have made a positive difference to everyone. Space is divided into Sun classroom for children in the Early Years and Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2, and Moon classroom for young people in Key Stages 3, 4, or 5. Teaching may be individualized to follow the home school curriculum or pupils may be working on tasks together as a whole class or in smaller groups. Some children are not yet ready to come down to the atrium school, so they are taught at their bedside. These are generally shorter sessions of between 25-45 minutes and are entirely personalized to the needs of the pupil. We work closely with their home schools to ensure that these children are, as far as possible, accessing the work of their peers. Our motto is ‘School, Family, Community and we wholeheartedly believe that working together is the best way for us to support our children and young people in achieving their goals. We work with an amazing range of colleagues, both inside and outside of the hospital, to make sure that we have the information and expertise needed to get the best for our pupils. For pupils who are with us for a longer period, we make good links with home schools to ensure that progress and outcomes are supported consistently. We know that everyone involved in the care and education of our pupils has the shared goal of helping them to thrive and grow, and with that in mind, we work as a team to pool our knowledge and expertise. At Evelina Hospital School we value diversity highly, and all staff, pupils, and families are treated with equal respect and importance. We believe that as a school community we gain from the different abilities, languages, ages, backgrounds, and cultures we have represented and we aim for our pupils to become active, compassionate, and reflective citizens. We understand the strain that children, young people, and their families are under during their time in hospital, and we work to make continuing their education a central part of their recovery process. Pupils are given stimulating and challenging tasks and activities that will build skills that they can transfer to their home schools and beyond. We work flexibly to respond to the changing needs and abilities of our pupils as their health and wellbeing may change. Above all, school is a secure and yet exciting place to be, and we want our pupils to enjoy their educational experiences and become resilient learners. We value training and development highly and are examples of the lifelong learners that we hope our pupils will become. We believe that by developing ourselves we will be better placed to ensure an outstanding educational experience and positive outcomes for the pupils of Evelina Hospital School. Our priority is to motivate pupils to engage in learning either by the bedside, by their dialysis treatment stations, or in the atrium classrooms. Since we have small groups or one-to-one teaching, we are uniquely placed to help children develop social, moral, spiritual, and cultural awareness (known as SMSC). In particular, we have opportunities to allow pupils to express themselves and engage in debate. Click on the link British Values to read our statement. Our school has different learning areas for early years, primary and secondary classes. We also provide teaching and school services in the hospital Dialysis Unit and on the wards. However, we always tailor the curriculum to address the particular needs and interests of the pupils we are teaching so that each child makes excellent progress and has a positive experience in our school. View full school

Welcome to The Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School. Our Vision Statement: "We are a welcoming school we provide a safe and inclusive environment for young people to achieve and enjoy learning at a difficult time in their lives". We respect the individual needs of our learners to help them progress as confident, independent young people when they move on. Our Aims to discover all the things that they can do and build on their strengths. To give them an enjoyable learning experience that is suited to their age and needs. To develop their skills and knowledge so that they will be more confident in their future life and learning. To make their school like other schools that you know already. We have a primary/middle school department and three secondary/post 16 departments. The departments are split over two hospital sites, the Maudsley site in Camberwell and the Bethlem site in Beckenham. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is tailored to the individual. We teach the core subjects of the national curriculum: Maths, English, and Science. We offer subjects including Music, Computing, Physical Education, Citizenship, Design and Technology, Languages, History, Geography, Art, and Religious Education. We also teach Sixth Form pupils who are focused on examination courses. We have a very good relationship with an independent careers adviser, who supports us in helping learners with their plans, whether this is a return to education, skills training, or work. Education in our school is designed to reflect a broad and balanced curriculum and is personalized to the specific learning needs of each young person. We aim to teach pupils how to grow into positive, responsible members of society, who can work and co-operate with others whilst developing knowledge and skills to achieve their potential. Our curriculum is responsive to national initiatives and is regularly reviewed. We commit to providing equal opportunities and access to the curriculum for all young people in our school. We try to minimize any disruption to our pupils’ learning whilst they are in hospital and will liaise closely with a young person’s home school or Local Authority to ensure the teaching provided by our school complements their learning. Our approach to learning means lessons are highly personalized and students will benefit from individual objectives tailored to their needs. Our classrooms are attractive and well-resourced with access to appropriate Information Technology. We host regular creative arts workshops and shows from visiting outreach programs and plan for numerous educational experiences outside the classroom. Some highlights have included visits to Shakespeare’s Globe, museums and art galleries, the Royal Opera House, London Zoo, and the viewing platform at The Shard. The school is a registered exam center and pupils can take national exams whilst in hospital. We prepare students for a wide range of exams whilst they attend our school, from Functional Skills qualifications, through GCSEs, to AS and A2 exams. Where relevant, we offer opportunities to our pupils for work experience through contacts with local businesses. We believe that you have the right to do as well as you can here. We celebrate the fact that all our learners are unique and special. You will come from many different backgrounds which will have a mixture of family groups, religious ideas, and cultural beliefs. We respect these and acknowledge them. View full school

Christ’s Hospital (CH) is one of the famous Royal Hospitals of London, whose foundation marked the beginning of the social services in Tudor England. Inspired by a sermon by Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, the young King Edward VI instructed the Lord Mayor, Sir Richard Dobbs, to appoint a committee of leading citizens to consider remedies and relief for the City’s homeless poor. Their work, and subsequently their philanthropy, led to the founding of the five great Hospitals all supporting different needs. CH, established in the monastery of the Grey Friars in Newgate Street, embraced the task of educating and nourishing the destitute children of the City and took children of all social backgrounds and ages. Our mission has been to pioneer social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivaled start in life for disadvantaged children for nearly five centuries. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ’s Hospital’s mission is ever more relevant. By providing first-class, free or supported education to talented young people from disadvantaged and modest backgrounds, our mission helps Christ’s Hospital pupils to reach their full potential and transforms lives in a way that no other educational establishment in the UK can match. It is and shall be our mission to: To offer to boys and girls of suitable age education of such breadth and excellence as will fit them pre-eminently for work and service in society in their generation and in particular to enable them to compete competently with their peers for opportunities in further education and careers. In doing so To develop first the skills, learning habits, independence of mind, and spiritual awareness that will enable and motivate them to continue to educate themselves throughout their lives and second, a high sense of responsibility towards themselves, their families, their associates, and to society at large, such as to form a permanent foundation of their training and character In the choice of pupils, to have regard especially to children of families in social, financial or other specific need To provide our pupils with opportunities to explore, reflect upon, and grow in their understanding of, the Christian faith and To maintain and further the close connection with the City of London so successfully nurtured since 1552. The principal object of the charity is the advancement of education of children, principally for the benefit of those whose families are in social, financial, or other specific need. The assets and endowments of Christ’s Hospital are managed to ensure that this prime purpose is maintained for the benefit of both present and future generations. Christ’s Hospital is privileged to enjoy the patronage of Her Majesty The Queen. The generosity of our benefactors has built up a valuable Endowment over the centuries. However, Christ’s Hospital’s commitment to providing more bursary support than any other independent boarding school in the country exceeds the annual income from its endowment assets. Philanthropy, therefore, remains central for Christ’s Hospital to continue to transform lives for future generations. In November 1552, CH opened its doors to 380 pupils and, within a year, the number had increased to over 500. Many children, including 100 of the first 380, were infants who were sent away to CH Hertford to be looked after. When they reached 10 they returned to CH London. Find out more about our unique history and quirky traditions by visiting our timeline page. Christ’s Hospital is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of 900 pupils with an equal mix of boys and girls aged 11-18. The School is located in West Sussex in the southeast of England. It is situated in stunning countryside between London and Brighton, 20 miles south of London Gatwick and 38 miles from London Heathrow. The School is fortunate in having its mainline railway station with regular trains to London, Gatwick Airport, and the South Coast. Christ’s Hospital is unique for a UK independent boarding school in that it offers more bursary places than other schools. This stems from our founding charter as a charitable school. School fees are paid on a means-tested basis, with substantial subsidies paid by the School, so that pupils from all corners of society can have a high-quality, independent boarding school education that would otherwise be beyond their means. “Whilst other school fee assistance schemes have come and gone, Christ’s Hospital has stuck to its charitable aims since it was founded in 1552: educating the financially, socially and otherwise needy for free, or at a reduced rate, in a caring boarding environment. Today these pupils sit happily alongside the full fee payers and the School’s pupil profile is one of which its royal founder, Edward VI, would have been proud.” Kate, former parent Christ’s Hospital is committed to providing a first-class education to talented boys and girls from a broad social and financial background by offering eligible parents/guardians means-tested financial support with the payment of school fees. Such support is known as a bursary and may be awarded in the form of a discount of up to 100% on fees payable. 13% of pupils receive a fully supported place 73% of pupils receive some level of bursary support 24% pay full fees The total annual bursary (fee assisted) support given by Christ’s Hospital is over £18.2 m Christ’s Hospital’s name derives from being founded in the parish of Christchurch, London. During the Middle Ages, hospitals served different functions from modern institutions. Medieval hospitals were almshouses for the poor, hostels for pilgrims, or hospital schools. The word “hospital” derives from the Latin noun hospitium and came to signify hospitality. Celebrating the signing of the Royal Charter by Edward VI in 1553 One hundred years after the founding of Christ’s Hospital and the signing of the Royal Charter by Edward VI in 1553, a painting was commissioned to celebrate this historic event. With a history as long and rich as ours, it is not surprising that there are many famous alumni (known as Old Blues). From the 19th and early 20th Centuries, writers and poets including Charles Lamb, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Edmund Blunden. From the world of music, conductors Sir William Glock, Sir Colin Davis, and Charles Hazlewood. From academia, we are proud to have educated recent principals of Oxbridge colleges – Elizabeth Llewellyn-Smith (St Hilda’s), Ruth Deech (St Anne’s), and Alan Ryan (Warden of New College, Oxford). Journalists Bernard Levin and Con Coughlin trade unionist John Edmonds aviation engineer Barnes Wallis senior members of the military including General Sir Garry Johnson and from the world of politics Michael Stewart (former Foreign Secretary). Several Old Blues have gone on to make a career in sport, most notably former Sussex and England bowler John Snow and of course the current England rugby player Joe Launchbury and more recently cricketer Stuart Whittingham. Theatrical Old Blues include Olivier Award winners Howard Davies (stage director), Roger Allam (actor), and Michael Wilding (actor). Film actors and directors such as Jason Flemyng, Susannah Fielding, and Peter Hewitt, screenwriters for television including Clive Exton, and comedians who include Mark Thomas and Holly Walsh have all benefitted from a Christ’s Hospital education. Christ’s Hospital is widely known in the UK for its outstanding education principle and its diverse breadth of pupils. It is the mission of Christ’s Hospital to continue to enable those from all corners of society to come together and thrive regardless of their background. A Christ’s Hospital pupil’s experience centers on building and strengthening attributes based on resilience, perseverance, compassion, willing service, and empathy. These attributes form the pillar-strength principles of the Christ’s Hospital curriculum. Pupils will feel what it is like to be challenged and, having been challenged, will themselves challenge intelligently, and that spirit is quickly realized from the moment the pupils first enter Christ’s Hospital. ‘To challenge’ is understood to be part of a creative, productive, and transformative process, which helps equip pupils to shape positively the societies they belong to long after they have left. The journey our pupils make from the time they arrive to when they leave is often profoundly rewarding, and along the way, we support their growing resilience and success as they move on to university and beyond. We delight in their achievements and welcome them back to inspire and encourage current pupils. View full school

The Royal Hospital School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18-year-olds, providing an outstanding, full, and broad education enriched by a unique naval heritage and fit for the modern world. Founded in 1712 in Greenwich, London, it moved to its spectacular site, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, in 1933. The School has continued to develop its spectacular purpose-built site and grow in size and reputation to become one of East Anglia's leading independent schools. Our Mission is 'to understand each young person’s strengths, to help them to make the right choices at the right time, navigating through their critical formative years and ensuring their education becomes the foundation for their happiness and success.' This Mission is underpinned by the following educational aims: To develop intellectual curiosity and academic confidence To enable every pupil to fulfill their potential, grow into the person they wish to become, and be prepared for life after school To inspire leadership, adventure, and self-discovery To foster creativity and imagination To provide a secure and nurturing community that promotes wellbeing, fitness, and healthy competition To instill the values of service, loyalty, and commitment and uphold the School’s unique and rich heritage and To cultivate a global outlook and environmental responsibility. We are immensely proud of our historic links and discovery, exploration and challenge continue to shape our ethos. The traditional values of loyalty, commitment, courage, respect, service, and integrity have underpinned the School’s philosophy from the very beginning three hundred years later, they are as relevant to the education we provide now as they were then. Today the Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking HMC school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement. It enjoys a stunning location in rural Suffolk and school life is enriched by a strong naval tradition. It is owned by the Crown Charity, Greenwich Hospital and the School's purpose is to contribute to society through excellence in the teaching and learning of 11-18-year-old boys and girls. The School was founded in 1712 as part of Greenwich Hospital, a 'charitable institution for the aged, infirm or young, and was established to provide boys from seafaring backgrounds with the rare privilege of learning arithmetic and navigation. It was at this time located in the spectacular buildings which now house the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London. View full school

ADU Denver offers faith-based healthcare education with the philosophy that healthcare is a ministry, knowing that the compassion we share with our students will be extended through the service they provide in their healthcare careers. Our combination of academic excellence, nurturing support, and hands-on training sets our students on the right path to a healthy career. By using Polycom video conferencing technology, students on our Denver site can collaborate in real-time with our students and faculty at our Orlando campus. Our Denver faculty will also periodically teach back to our students in Orlando. All class lectures are recorded for easy access at your convenience. On-site and online tutoring is available free of charge to all our students. Our faculty provide hands-on learning through lab and clinical education in Denver. Our connection to Adventist Health System ensures that our students have access to clinical education in all Adventist hospitals in the Centura Health hospital system. Our graduates have achieved higher than average pass rates on licensure exams, and Centura Health has hired nearly 70% upon graduation. If you have ever considered becoming a nurse, sonographer, or radiographer, but need a little more information before taking the plunge, let us help fill in the blanks. Join us once a month for a brief information session that focuses on a specific healthcare field, including a presentation by a healthcare professional working in that field, and how our programs can prepare you for that career path. Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education in a faith-affirming environment. Service-oriented and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship, the University seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry. Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) embraces the benefit of whole-person care, as demonstrated in the life and ministry of Christ. The University is dedicated to developing skilled professionals who live the healing values of Christ. Graduates who live these values virtually extend the healing ministry of Christ. Adventist University strives to create an educational environment that fosters its four core values: Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship. From those four ideals, the University has identified seven learning outcomes that inform its curricular and extracurricular endeavors with the goal that they are manifested in the lives of its graduates. Adventist University of Health Sciences has a rich tradition associated with the pioneering healthcare (1866) and education (1872) reform movements started by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The church now operates one of the largest worldwide networks of healthcare and education facilities in the world. The healthcare system extends the healing ministry of Christ to patients at 173 hospitals, 126 nursing homes, and 294 clinics around the world. The University campus is located next to Florida Hospital – one of the most extensive medical facilities on earth – and for several years running the #1 rated hospital in Florida (U.S. News & World Report). The education system extends Christ's teaching ministry to students at 7,579 schools serving over 1.8 million students.ADU is one of 114 Adventist colleges and universities operating throughout the world. This educational system represents the largest operated by any Protestant Christian denomination. Live out your passion for helping others while enhancing your education. You will get the chance to take the knowledge and skills you have learned in the classroom and use it in the community. With service incorporated directly into your classes, you will have the opportunity to work in local health clinics providing free care to those in need, to teach healthy habits to the local children, and more. This unique opportunity will not only deepen your knowledge but will allow you to make a difference in the lives of others. Students are encouraged to get involved on campus. Various professional programs plan activities and events to keep students engaged. Campus Ministries is another excellent way of getting involved and meeting new friends. Activities such as picnic and play, weekly worship services, MAKE talent show, a Gala Dinner, and bowling nights are just a few of the events planned by this vibrant group of students. If you cannot participate as a leader, consider being a volunteer for the various events organized. Students can join the local church-based ministries with one of the 60+ Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Orlando area in addition to on-campus activities. The Campus Ministries team and the Campus Chaplains are located in The Office of Mission, at the Andersen House. Students are invited to come and enjoy the Andersen House's back porch, which has a lake view, or take advantage of the study room also available. Stop by to relax, meet new friends, chat or pray with one of the Chaplains, or say hello and grab a yummy snack. View full university