Acorns
We provide weekday boarding (Monday to Friday) during term time, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our pupils.
About Acorns
We offer flexible overnight and short-break provision to support families, including:
– Monday to Thursday overnight stays
– One or two nights per week overnight stays
– Short breaks, e.g. one or two nights during half term
Our Head of Care works closely with parents and carers to ensure that the needs of each individual student or resident are fully met.
Our Staff
The staffing structure at Ingfield Manor reflects the holistic approach of Conductive Education. Some of our residential team also support students during the school day, ensuring continuity, consistency, and strong relationships. Our staff know each young person well and are committed to helping them achieve their goals and aspirations with a positive “can do” approach.
Our residential service is inspected annually by Ofsted (Social Care), and we also receive regular monitoring visits from Changing Outcomes, in line with Standard 3 of the National Minimum Standards for Non-Maintained Special Schools (NMSS).
Boarding at Ingfield Manor offers students the chance to develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and key skills for independence. It provides additional opportunities for social interaction with peers who have similar needs, helping children to build friendships and a sense of belonging.
In the evenings, our skilled residential team work with students to promote self-help and communication skills, while encouraging leisure interests and social development — both on site and within the local community.
Bedroom Accommodation
We offer both shared and single bedrooms, with some rooms including en-suite facilities. Each space is thoughtfully planned and equipped with the furniture and resources needed to meet individual needs. Above all, children’s health, safety, happiness, and security are at the heart of our provision.
Lounge and Dining Room
Acorns offers a welcoming lounge area with games, toys, books, a computer, a student-accessible sound system, and a TV for shared enjoyment. There is also a dining area equipped with accessible and adaptive equipment, supporting pupils to develop independence at mealtimes.
Pupils are regularly consulted about their after-school interests and enjoy a wide range of evening activities. Just a few examples include:
• Boccia club
• Craft corner
• Pamper sessions
• Cinema
• Bowling trips
• Ice skating
• Meals out