OUR SCHOOL
Welcome to Our School
Farney Close is a specialist school in West Sussex dedicated to providing a well-balanced academic, social, and emotional education that prepares children for a fulfilling adulthood.
An Expert, Integrated Team
Every child at our school benefits from a highly coordinated team of specialists. Our proactive, forward-thinking approach brings together:
A Senior Leadership team: Principal, Vice Principal, Head of Education, Head of Residential, Head of Behaviour and Attitude and School Business Manager.
Education & Care: Teachers, ELSA-trained Teaching Assistants, and Residential Social Care Workers.
Support & Inclusion: A SENCo, School Social Worker, School Nurse, and a Referrals and Inclusion Officer.
Therapy & Wellbeing: An Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Adolescent Counsellor, Art Therapist, and Drama Therapist.
We work closely with each child’s wider support network to guide and champion every aspect of their unique development.
Exceptional Facilities & Historic Grounds
Set within 32 acres of stunning countryside, our environment is purposely designed to promote mental health and wellbeing. Our facilities include:
Learning & Life Skills: A dedicated vocational block teaching mechanics, construction, and catering, alongside a newly refurbished library.
Sports & Recreation: A large, modern sports hall and gym, a cinema room, and small, "homely" residential units.
Outdoor Spaces: Extensive play areas, woodlands for Forest School sessions, and two large fishing lakes.
OUR FACILITIES
Farney Close is situated in extensive grounds and offers a range of facilities designed to support young people to learn both academically and socially; our ethos being to support them in reaching their full potential.
Farney Close is situated within extensive grounds, offering unique spaces purposefully designed to help young people achieve academic, social, and emotional success. Our exceptional resources empower students to take on new challenges, build resilience, and grow in self-awareness.
Vocational & Academic Hubs
- The Copperthwaite Building: Opened to significantly expand our vocational curriculum. This specialised hub features two well-equipped classrooms alongside hands-on training zones for hospitality & catering, mechanics, and construction.
- Modern Classrooms: Designed with optimal learning environments to keep students engaged and focused.
Therapeutic & Self-Regulation Spaces
- The Oaks: The Oaks is the warm, welcoming heart of our therapy team, serving as the dedicated home for our Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), Drama Therapist, and SEN team. It is also a creative, engaging space where our popular Lego therapy sessions come to life.
Just like The Oaks, our Art Therapist and Counsellor work in an equally bright, nurturing, and inviting environment designed to make everyone feel completely at ease.
- The 'Hush' Room: A dedicated multi-sensory therapeutic room. It provides a safe, calming environment for young people experiencing emotional distress who need space to self-regulate.
- The Amber Room: A trauma-informed environment specifically structured to offer students an additional, comforting space for emotional regulation and quiet reflection.
Wellbeing & Support Centres
- The Wellbeing Centre: The on-campus medical base for our School Nurse, ensuring healthcare is always accessible.
- Counselling & Therapy Suite: A newly refurbished, dedicated wing where our external Therapists and SEN team deliver specialist, targeted support.
- Integrated Care Offices: Spaces for our School Social Worker, who coordinates with external social care networks, and our Referrals and Inclusion Officer, who manages placements and proactively supports families with school attendance.
Experience Farney Close Firsthand
Our unique, 32-acre setting is best appreciated in person. We warmly invite parents, carers, and local authorities to arrange a visit and explore our facilities.
