Virtue Therapeutic School Sussex VTSS

Virtue Therapeutic School Sussex VTSS is an independent special school for boys aged 9-18, located at Oak View, Mayfield Flat, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex. The school opened in March 2022 and has a capacity of 12 students, focusing on providing therapeutic and educational support for young people with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, attachment issues, and those at risk of harm or exploitation. The school employs a trauma-informed approach, integrating models such as Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), PACE, and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to foster healthy relationships and support emotional development. Students benefit from individualized therapy, a nurturing environment, and access to facilities such as an equine therapy center, which may be incorporated into tailored educational programs. The school is known for its small, personalized setting and emphasis on helping students achieve sustainable positive outcomes and independence.