Falconer School is a
secondary school catering to students with
special needs
In clinical diagnostic and functional development, special needs (or additional needs) refers to individuals who require assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psychological. Guidelines for clinical diagnosis are given in b ...
(primarily learning disabilities or those diagnosed with social, emotional and mental health - SEMH difficulties). Falconer is situated in
Hertfordshire and provides day education for pupils that attend. The school was founded in 1974, in
Bushey
Bushey is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England. It has a population of over 25,000 inhabitants. Bushey Heath is a large neighbourhood south east of Bushey on the boundary with the London Borough of Harrow ...
,
Hertfordshire.
Education
Falconer provides students with a range of qualifications up to GCSE-level, through a mix of both academic and vocational work. Each student has a personal say on the qualification subjects that they participate in. As of present, Falconer school offers a total of 25 qualifications which are available to students:
* English Literature
* English Language
* English (mixed)
* Mathematics (both foundation and higher)
* Science (only 'single' science is currently available at Falconer School, while changes are being made to ensure that they are able to provide students with further qualifications in science if the student needs require so)
* Art
* Music (Arts Award & Full GCSE)
* Design & Technology (Resistant Materials)
* ICT
* History
* Physical Education Foundation Qualification
* Religious Education
* Horticulture Qualification
* Construction Qualification
(Details needed on exact detailing of courses)
Boarding
Residential facilities are no longer available.
External links
Falconer School's websiteFalconer School's VLE
Special secondary schools in England
Special schools in Hertfordshire
Community schools in Hertfordshire
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