Merrywood House Independent Special School

Merrywood House Independent Special School is a specialist independent school located at The Old Pheasantry, Merrywood Grove, Tadworth, Surrey. The school caters to children aged 5 to 16 who have experienced developmental trauma and require a nurturing, trauma-informed environment. Merrywood follows a neuroscience-based approach to education, focusing on compassion, understanding, and support for students who have faced adversity. The curriculum is highly individualised, with a strong emphasis on therapeutic support, enabling students to feel safe, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential. The school is known for its holistic model, integrating educational psychology and wilderness therapy, and fostering resilience and healing in its students. Staff are trained to recognise and respond to distress, creating a culture of empathy and empowerment that extends beyond the classroom.