The Forum School was deemed to be “an outstanding school” for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, as determined by Ofsted in their June 2006 report. Our students span the spectrum, from associated learning difficulty to High Functioning Autism / Asperger Syndrome. We offer a 38-52 week co-educational programme for students aged 7-19 years. Admission can take place at any time during the school year.

Students have full access to the national curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet the needs of our young people. The Forum draws upon a proven programme of Specialist Education, Specialist 24-hour Care and a wide range of Clinical and Therapeutic Inputs, including Speech & Language Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry and Psychology. Multi-disciplinary teams and high staff ratios ensure intensive individual support.

The Forum is located in the glorious Dorset countryside near the village of Shillingstone. We have 28 acres of land, providing areas for play and relaxation, ideal for students with ASD. The school has a full size riding stable, theatre and swimming pool.

A Parent Liaison Officer is available to discuss, in confidence, a child's specific needs and we are delighted to help with any questions or to arrange a visit to the school. Please call 0800 288 9779.

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Visits

If you would like to visit the school, please call us on 0800 288 9779 and we will be delighted to organise an informal visit to The Forum.

 

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Ofsted Report
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Location

 

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The school is set in beautiful countryside in the village of Shillingstone, Dorset, in the south of England.

Travelling by road
The school is located on the main road through the village of Shillingstone on the A357, linking Blandford Forum (approximately 5 miles) and Sherborne (approximateley 15 miles). It is not advisable to go into Blandford Forum, but to travel on the by-pass from the A350, following signs for Warminster.

Travelling by rail
The nearest main line station is at Gillingham (Dorset), which is approximately 12 miles away. Poole main line station is approximately 20 miles away.