Welcome to Life Skills Manor

Life Skills Manor School offers a distinctive dual-strand curriculum that brings together academic learning and essential life skills. Pupils are supported to achieve recognised qualifications while also developing the independence, confidence and practical abilities needed for everyday life.

Personal development sits at the heart of everything the school does. Each pupil’s journey is carefully shaped around their future aspirations, with a strong focus on preparing for meaningful next steps—whether that’s further education, training, or employment. Through a nurturing and highly individualised approach, the school empowers young people to understand their strengths, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.

“The curriculum is bespoke… it has appropriate breadth. As well as developing life skills, it has the academic rigour for pupils to gain the qualifications they need for the next steps.”
Ofsted

High-quality teaching across all areas of the curriculum
Skilled and dedicated staff deliver engaging, personalised learning that supports every pupil to make strong progress academically and personally.
A fully integrated therapeutic approach
Therapeutic support is woven throughout the school day, with tailored interventions designed to meet each pupil’s individual needs—supporting emotional wellbeing, regulation and readiness to learn.
An exceptional natural setting for learning
Located within a nature reserve, the school offers a rich outdoor environment including forest school and animal care. These experiences help pupils build confidence, responsibility and a deeper connection to the world around them.