Children learning with iPads in an Edgewood Academy classroom
Stoke-on-Trent Specialist Therapeutic School

Welcome to EdgewoodInnovation, Inclusion and Inspiring the Future

Preparing lifelong learners through specialist therapeutic education, 1:1 iPad innovation, and a commitment to every child's potential.

SENDSpecialist Provision
1:1iPad For Every Child
7–14Age Range
AppleEducation Partner
Kate Manning — Headteacher & Founder

Kate Manning

BA, NPQH, Apple Educator

20+Years in Education
From the Headteacher

Every child deserves the right education

For over two decades, I have been driven by a simple but unwavering belief: every child deserves an education that understands them, values them, and refuses to give up on them. Edgewood Academy has been founded with that belief at its core.

Edgewood is not simply another school. It is a purposeful, specialist provision designed to transform outcomes for children with SEND who need something different — something more relational, more responsive, and more innovative.

Our vision is to provide a calm, structured, and aspirational environment where pupils rebuild confidence, rediscover success, and are supported to reintegrate into mainstream education wherever possible.

Specialist SEND provision
Research-grounded approach
Reintegration-focused
Skilled specialist team

This is a school with heart, with ambition, and with purpose. Edgewood Academy is a place where barriers are understood, strengths are celebrated, and futures are rebuilt.

What makes us different

Built around every child

Every aspect of Edgewood Academy has been designed to create an environment where all children — regardless of need — feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.

Child feeling safe and supported in a calm classroom
Calm, Safe Spaces

Therapeutic Environment

A calm, structured setting grounded in emotional regulation and well-being. Every interaction helps children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Children using iPads for creative learning
Technology-Led Learning

1:1 iPad Innovation

Every child has their own iPad. Apple technology ignites creativity, communication and engagement with world-class accessibility tools.

Diverse group of children learning together
Every Child Matters

Truly Inclusive

Inclusion is not a slogan — it is a daily commitment. High academic expectations with therapeutic understanding and cutting-edge pedagogy.

Specialist teacher working one-on-one with a child
Expert-Led Provision

SEND Specialists

Purpose-built provision for children with SEND. Our vision is to rebuild confidence, rediscover success, and support reintegration into mainstream.

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Ready to transform your child's future?

Whether you're a parent exploring options, a local authority seeking specialist provision, or a professional wanting to learn more — we'd love to hear from you.

Arrange a visit to see our therapeutic environment in action, meet our specialist team, and discover how Edgewood Academy can make a real difference for children with SEND.