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โ™ฅ Validate ยท Achieve ยท Live

Welcome to VAL's Community

Where children and young people are supported to feel safe, valued and ready to thrive. A specialist provider of education and care for children with SEND, ALN, autism, complex communication needs and learning disabilities.

Welcome

Care and education belong together.

Across our schools and children’s homes, our teams work as one to give every child the right environment, the right support and the right opportunities to grow.

We believe care and education belong together. Whether a child lives in one of our homes, attends one of our schools, or both, they experience a joined-up, consistent and deeply personal approach built around who they are โ€” never around a label or diagnosis.

โœจ Our Promise

Validate ยท Achieve ยท Live

Validate โ€” we listen to and accept every child’s view of the world.

Achieve โ€” we celebrate progress, measured in meaningful steps.

Live โ€” we make sure childhood is full, happy and full of opportunity.

๐ŸŽ“ Our Schools

Guided by SHINE

Ofsted- and Estyn-registered specialist day schools delivering bespoke curriculums and educational pathways tailored to individual children โ€” building confidence, communication and independence.

๐Ÿ  Our Homes

Guided by HEART

Safe, nurturing and stable environments where children with learning disabilities and diverse neurodevelopmental needs can thrive. Compassionate, therapeutic care delivered by highly skilled specialist teams.

For every reader

Whoever you are, we're here to help.

For parents & carers

  • A warm, reassuring welcome
  • Plain explanation of who we help
  • Easy route to Find a school / home
  • How we keep your child safe
  • Friendly enquiry form

For local authorities

  • Ages and registration category
  • Ofsted / Estyn / CIW status
  • One-click “Make a referral”
  • Coverage across England & Wales
  • Statements of Purpose

For future staff

  • Visible “Work with us” link
  • Our values & training pathway
  • Why VAL’s is a great career
  • Current vacancies
  • Register your interest

Care. Learning. Love.

Talk to our placements team about a child you’re commissioning for. We’ll share availability, age range, EHCP fit and arrange a visit.