Phoenix School

Phoenix School is the specialist provider of education for all young people admitted to Cygnet Hospital Sheffield. Teaching happens within a well resourced school unit, equipped with an ICT suite and interactive whiteboards. The school also has access to a kitchen, gymnasium, outside courtyard and therapeutic garden.

“At Phoenix School our aim is to ensure students are successful following discharge. High expectations of what students can achieve, effective communications with schools and good quality teaching ensure that students continue making academic progress during their stay.

“At discharge, our teaching and clinical staff will provide community teams with the necessary information and advice to ensure an effective transition is made to the next stage of recovery.

“We have created a safe environment where students are encouraged to take risks and challenge preconceptions so they can move forwards and live full, rewarding lives.” Ed Hall – Head of Education

The below academic sessions sit within the blocks marked ‘education’ on the example timetable:

KS3/4: 4 x Maths, 4 x English, 3 x Science, 1 x Digital Making, 1 x Citizenship/PSHE, 1 x Humanities, 1 x Art, 1 x Fitness.
KS5: 14 x personalised sessions, 1 x Citizenship/PSE, 1 x Fitness.

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“Phoenix school has helped me build a future for myself after being in hospital, and let me see past the problems I was facing.”Student

A Rights Respecting School

The Phoenix School has bronze status as a Rights Respecting School. The Rights Respecting School Award is an initiative run by UNICEF UK which encourages schools to place the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of its ethos and curriculum. A Rights Respecting School teaches about children’s rights and also models rights and respect in all its relationships.

Staff

The Phoenix School includes the following teaching and non-teaching staff:

Edward Hall – Head of Education
Katy Edmondson – Head Teacher and designated Safeguarding Lead
Jonathan Marshall – Teacher and Exams Officer
Mary-Jo Brayford – Teacher and deputy designated Safeguarding Lead
Davina Kempson – Teacher
Philip Crowson – Teacher
Gerald Unwin – Teacher
Roger Maleham – Teacher
Rebecca Price – Education Officer
Alicia Ramsden – Interim Education Officer
Rachel Rix – National SEN Case Co-coordinator, LAC Lead
Julie Flude – HLTA
Chloe Eagle – HLTA

“I’ve been to four hospitals and education is definitely the best here.”Student

Contact

Katy Edmondson (Head Teacher), Tel: 0114 279 3328
Email: [email protected]
Address: Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, 83 East Bank Road, Sheffield, S2 3PX

“Thank you so much for the support you have given my daughter. She was really struggling at college before her admission, and now she has a smile back on her face.”Parent