News / 1st Apr 2021
Welcome to
Parkwood Hall
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope that you
enjoy your virtual journey around Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy which caters for children and young
people with moderate to severe learning difficulties. At
Parkwood Hall the children and young people are at the
heart of everything we do. Our aim is to provide an
outstanding and supportive learning environment which
challenges students to achieve success.
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News & Social
@ParkwoodHall - October 21
Parkwood Hall have several vacancies being advertised
Interested or know of anyone interested please email contact@parkwoodhall.co.uk. Closing date = midnight 31 October 2021
Education Support Assistant
Speech and Language Therapist
HR and Officer Manager and communications Lead https://t.co/DzDhK1jmJm
@ParkwoodHall - October 21
Parkwood Hall have several vacancies being advertised
Interested or know of anyone interested please email contact@parkwoodhall.co.uk to request an application pack. Closing date = midnight 31 October 2021
Teaching Assistant
Senior Teaching Assistant
Teacher
Assistant Principal https://t.co/KqsMpb1YvA
@ParkwoodHall - March 30
Great opportunity for a Term Time Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team here at Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy. https://t.co/wnyK0w3lQ5
@ParkwoodHall - March 30
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and hard working permanent Senior Teaching Assistant here with us at Parkwood Hall. Think you have what it takes, please send details to info@parkwoodhall.co.uk https://t.co/6jCHMhBq7h
@ParkwoodHall - January 29
NURSE VACANCY – TERM TIME ONLY
Do you have what it takes to make a difference to the lives of our students? We are looking to appoint an experienced Nurse (School experience not essential) to join our nursing team. https://t.co/V9LULm6Ek1
@ParkwoodHall - September 11
Vacancies: we have vacancies for various departments within the school please take a look at our website for further information https://t.co/J9aib5szjS
@ParkwoodHall - September 11
Vacancies: we have several vacancies at present so please take a look at our website for further information. https://t.co/CfFZIIA20P
@ParkwoodHall - June 29
Virtual sports week https://t.co/0GXBoO6htk
@ParkwoodHall - June 9
HLTA vacancy - please see our website for further information on all our current vacancies https://t.co/108fc5rshG
@ParkwoodHall - June 9
School Nurse vacancy - to start September 2019. Please see https://t.co/xNNihnmXGK for an application form. Closing date Tuesday 18th June 2019.
@ParkwoodHall - June 9
Teacher vacancy - To start September 2019 or earlier if available. See https://t.co/xNNihnmXGK for application form. Update: Closing date Tuesday 18th June (Noon)
@ParkwoodHall - June 5
TA vacancy - to start September 2019. Please see https://t.co/xNNihnmXGK for an application form. Closing date Monday 24th June (Noon).
@ParkwoodHall - May 24
Please have a look at our latest school newsletter on https://t.co/108fc5rshG - parent zone !!
@ParkwoodHall - May 10
Vacancy - Key Worker - Extended Services. Please see our website for further details https://t.co/108fc5rshG
@ParkwoodHall - May 4
Vacancy - we are currently recruiting an Assistant Principal to lead one of our Learning Pathways - please see our website for further details https://t.co/108fc5rshG #school #specialschool #teachingjobs
@ParkwoodHall - April 15
A great big thank you to the Kent advanced motor cycle group,
Supported by Widows sons south east and east Kent. They gave a donation of £341 to the school plus lots of Easter eggs !! https://t.co/NTmuHLQdf0
@ParkwoodHall - April 7
Extended Services Key Worker vacancy - see website for further details #swanley #jobvacancy #schoolvacancy #keyworker
What’s On
Holistic Approach
Our approach is to fully integrate therapies into the curriculum. We have chosen our therapists carefully and they are integral and valued members of our team.
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Forest School
The natural environment offers numerous learning opportunities for children, and with 78 acres to explore, the grounds at Parkwood Hall offers the perfect setting. Forest School is an innovative outdoor learning programme allowing children the freedom to explore and experience the natural world through practical involvement. It also helps install confidence and self...Learn more -
Speech, Language & Communication
One of the strengths of Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy is the way in which therapeutic provision is completely integrated into the work of the school. The school employs a team of four Speech and Language Therapists, and two part-time Therapy Assistants. The team work across the school within classrooms, lunchtime enrichment groups, and the residential settings.Learn more -
Music Therapy
Parkwood Hall employs a HCPC registered music therapist, delivering a range of individual sessions, small groups, whole class sessions and bands according to the various needs of students. Music therapy is active joint music making – engaging, fun, creative, expressive and sociable, emphasising the inviting, communicative, organisational and co-operative aspects o...Learn More -
Medical Needs
An increasing number of our students have medical needs, which can vary from needing to take regular medication to epilepsy and other life-long conditions. The School Nurse works core hours of 07.45-16.30hrs, but can frequently be found working beyond those hours, advising or training staff in how to ensure that students have their medical needs fully met.Learn more -
Behaviour Management
Many of our students need help with managing their behaviour at times during their stay with us. For some it can be an issue when they first arrive, for others it can become an issue when they move through puberty, and for others it can arise out of events away from school (bereavement, divorce, etc.). Our approach is very much one of accepting and valuing the indiv...Learn more -
Food & Nutrition
Parkwood Hall School has long recognised the importance of a healthy diet for all students, and especially for those with special educational needs.Learn more -
Performing & Creative Arts
Parkwood Hall School has a long and celebrated tradition in Performing Arts. The benefits of this for our students are wide-ranging, but one of the attributes which the performing arts develop above all others is self-esteem. The majority of students in the school are involved in Christmas musical productions, whether on-stage or in a supporting role.Learn more
