New Starters - Sherwood Manor

The Manor is Sherwood Foundation School’s newest secondary campus for learners aged 11–19. Building on the strengths of The Park and The Hill, The Manor offers a broad, inclusive curriculum shaped by Sherwood’s core principles—designed for Autistic young people and those with a wider range of learning differences or disabilities. It is a space for learners who, with the right support, are likely to engage with a more formal curriculum offer.

Our curriculum pathways are tailored to each learner’s cognitive profile, preferred learning style, and level of independence. Every young person will work toward meaningful accreditation that aligns with their future pathway for adulthood, with Key Stage 3 learning forming the foundation.

As a new provision, our first priority is connection. Staff, therapists, and support teams work together through a relational approach, to understand each learner’s unique needs, creating an environment where learners feel safe and regulation is prioritised . Through Sherwood’s evidence-based, transdisciplinary approach, we nurture resilience—supporting growth not just in learning, but in all areas of the young person’s life.

Emma Digby

Head of Manor Campus

Please see the following pdfs for all relevant information relating to new pupil starters