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Hawthorn

Chartham, United Kingdom
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4.7 /5

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About Hawthorn

Hawthorn Independent Special School provides a bespoke service to young people who are experiencing trauma and mental health difficulties. We offer a nurturing, therapeutic, outdoor environment that inspires, challenges and safeguards all our pupils, enabling them to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

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Head/Principal Sarah Watson

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 5.0
Teaching Quality 5.0
Communication 5.0
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 5.0

Reviews 3

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Samantha B
Parent Sep 1, 2022
4.0

"Mixed Feelings About Hawthorn"

We were initially excited to enrol our child at Hawthorn, but unfortunately, we've had some mixed experiences. While the staff are friendly and the facilities are lovely, we've struggled with communication and felt like our child's needs weren't always being met. We're hoping things will improve, but at the moment, we're unsure if Hawthorn is the right fit for us.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Emily W
Parent Jun 1, 2022
5.0

"A Life-Changing School for Our Son"

Chalkhill Farm has been a game-changer for our son who struggled in mainstream school due to severe anxiety. The nurturing environment, animal care, and outdoor activities have helped him build confidence and a love for learning. The staff are kind, patient, and dedicated, and we can't thank them enough for giving him a second chance.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Mark S
Parent Mar 1, 2021
5.0

"Hawthorn's Commitment to Mental Health"

As a parent whose child attended Hawthorn, I was blown away by the school's commitment to mental health and wellbeing. The Thrive Practitioner programme helped our daughter develop coping strategies and build resilience, and the small class sizes meant she always received the support she needed. We're so grateful for the time she spent at Hawthorn.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5

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