Special Schools in Dover
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 6 providers in Dover, Dover.
6 providers found
Ripplevale School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 6-18. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Chapel Lane, Ripple, CT14 8JG
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 10-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Ringwould Road, Ringwould, CT14 8DW
Brewood Secondary School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
86 London Road, CT14 9TR
Elms School
Special School
Foundation special school. Ages 5-16. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Elms Vale Road, CT17 9PS
Portal House School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 11-16. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, CT15 6SS
Woodpecker Court
Special School
Woodpecker Court is a special school based in Dover. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Woodpecker Court, 45 Wigmore Lane, Eythorne, CT15 4BF
About special schools
Choosing a school for a child with SEND is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. Special schools cater specifically to children whose needs can't be fully met in mainstream settings. They offer smaller classes, specialist staff, adapted environments, and therapeutic support built into the school day.
A special school might be right if your child is significantly struggling in mainstream despite support, if their needs require specialist facilities or very small class sizes, if they need therapeutic input throughout the day, or if mainstream schooling is causing them significant distress. Your child will typically need an EHCP that names the school.
Typical costs
State-funded special schools are free — placement is agreed through the EHCP process. Independent special schools can cost £30,000 to £80,000+ per year and are sometimes funded by Local Authorities where they're named in an EHCP. If you believe your child needs a specific independent school, you may need to make the case at tribunal.