Percy Hedley Secondary School

Percy Hedley Secondary School
West Lane
Killingworth
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 7BH
Telephone 0191 216 1811

Percy Hedley Secondary School Post-16 Unit is part of the Percy Hedley Foundation. Residential places are available.

Principal aims:

• Develop independence
• Prepare students for adult life
• Develop self-confidence, maturity and self-esteem

Students considered:

There are two main groups of students:

Cerebral palsy and motor disorders
Speech and language and communication disorders

Courses include:

GCSEs in a number of subjects
ASDAN Certificate in Personal Effectiveness
ASDAN Towards Independence
ASDAN Certificate in Life Skills
City & Guilds Effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication
AQA Entry Level Certificate - Personal, Social and Health Education
AQA Basic Skills - Adult Literacy and Numeracy
Residential programmes - minimum of 20 nights a year

The school offers a conductive education approach.

On-site therapies:

Speech and language therapy
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy

Specialist services:

Educational psychology
Hearing impaired services
Visual impairment services

For further information, contact your Connexions Personal Adviser as specialist funding is needed.