Located just a few miles from the market town of Monmouth, Gwent, Talocher School is an independent, specialist day provision for girls and boys aged 7 to 16 with an ASC diagnosis and associated learning difficulties, with Post 16 options available if appropriate.
The school provides a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment for who are unable to attend mainstream education because of their additional learning needs (ALN).
When learners first arrive at Talocher School, most are dealing with a range of difficulties, compounded by their disaffection towards learning, their negative attitudes towards themselves and persons of authority and a history of interrupted education, including exclusion from mainstream schools. Due to these difficulties, many of our learners have previously been out of school for prolonged periods of time.
At Talocher School we support learners to acknowledge and develop lifelong strategies to help them overcome or cope with their specific difficulties. We support learners to break down barriers so that meaningful educational experiences and opportunities can be achieved by all learners at all ages, so that they can fulfil their potential and develop skills for a successful life.
Our curriculum is in line with Curriculum for Wales and considers the six objectives as set out in the national mission: High standards and aspirations for all:
1: Learning for life
2: Breaking down barriers
3: A positive education experience for everyone
4: High-quality teaching and leadership
5: Community-based learning
6: Cymraeg belongs to us all
Key contact details
For general enquiries, please contact:
Andrew Prichard
Administrator, Talocher School
E: andrewpritchard@aspriscs.co.uk
T: 01600 740 777 (option 1)
For safeguarding, please contact:
Charlotte Hogg,
Deputy Head Teacher & Designated Safeguarding Person, Talocher School
E: charlottehogg@aspriscs.co.uk
T: 01600 740 777
To contact the Headteacher:
Neil Payne
Headteacher, Talocher School
E: NeilPayne@aspriscs.co.uk
T: 01600 740 777
To contact the Regional Director:
Scott Preston
Regional Director, Aspris Children’s Services / Chair of Governors
E: scottpreston@aspris.com
T: 07354 903584
Proprietor:
Nancy O'Regan, Chief Operating Officer
Chair for the Proprietor
nancyoregan@aspris.com
Aspris Children's Services Limited
2 Barton Close,
Grove Park,
Enderby,
Leicester, LE19 1SJ
