Welcome to Aran Hall School

We provide flexible 38 to 52 week residential care with education to children and young people with a range of learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders, both with associated severe challenging behaviour.

The school has a 24 hour curriculum that aims to:

• Bring about a reduction in challenging behaviour
• Increase levels of functional communication
• Increase levels of self-care and independent living skills
• Increase opportunities for community participation and social integration
• Where appropriate, reduce the levels of medication

We use evidence-based practices, which have been rigorously evaluated in scientific literature to show an improvement to the psychological well-being, independence and educational ability of young people.

We develop education, care and behavioural management programmes for each student, which follow these evidence-based practice models, therefore enabling us to demonstrate our students achievements. We are a leader in conducting and publishing clinical research that evaluates the effectiveness of the innovative programmes we run.

The School is developing an evidence-based programme for young people with learning disabilities who present sexually harmful behaviour (SHB). The programme aims to reduce SHB via a reward programme for appropriate behaviour, sex education, counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy. Staff receive regular and effective supervision and training, including directive and 1:1 coaching from the programme team leaders.

Achieving great OUTCOMES for children & young people. Read more...