Cambian Brook View School Environment

We understand residential schools can never replace a student’s home, but we make every effort to create a welcoming environment for our young people.  Our staff are caring professionals, who apply a gentle, yet consistent approach providing the emotional and educational support our students need.

We have a range of onsite accommodation including Brook View House, Brook View Lodge and Brook View Flats which cater for our post 16 students encouraging more independent living.

Our homes benefit from communal lounges and dining rooms providing a family environment where our young people feel safe and comfortable.  Students are encouraged to personalise their own rooms to make them truly a ‘home from home’.

Classrooms

To complement our curriculum, we have purpose-built classrooms, teaching and playing spaces tailored to the requirements of our students, offering a wide variety of activities.

Purple Classroom

In the Purple Classroom, we have areas where students can sit quietly to read, complete jigsaws, colour in and explore Mathematics through hands on play while taking part in fun learning activities.

The room features a sand pit, painting area and soft exercise equipment, providing plenty of activities for students to enjoy and fulfil their sensory needs.

Green Classroom

The Green Classroom is focused around learning through play. These include a water table and tower building table, with specific corners of the classroom designated for specific activities such as dressing up in character costumes.

The Green Classroom is a loving, nurturing environment in which students are offered a Holistic approach to support them in their learning journey.

Students are encouraged to work for small structured times to complete activities at a table and then learn through role-play, accessing the continuous provision areas. They are also encouraged to access outdoor learning such as swimming or climbing on the outdoor playground.

The 'Outside In' Classroom

'Outside In' allows young people to explore, relax, climb, and swing, whilst being multi-purpose and adaptive. The room can change to suit individual learners needs.

The room is named ‘Outside In’ is because of the choice of colours and textures and is designed for our learners to develop and work on their sensory based motor skills.

It is a space built with play in mind and focusses on non-directed play using movement, through the muscles and joints to get the most out of our vestibular, proprioceptive, visual, and tactile sensory systems to further develop skills such as core strength, balance, praxis, posture and motor control.
A climbing wall, a swedish climbing frame and a balance beam are the main features, whilst other equipment complements this space to provide a multi- sensory space for all to enjoy.

'Outside In' can also be used as a space for specialist and targeted therapy to take place, whilst the room can also form part of each young person’s individual timetables.

Specialist Facilities

Sensory Integration Room

Designed to stimulate and support the children’s sensory needs and motor skills. The young people can use the equipment to manage their own arousal levels.

Multisensory light room

Provides a constantly changing environment promoting visual development and hand/eye co-ordination. It is designed to be calming and allows the young people to take sensory breaks.

Life skills room

Pupils are supported to develop independent living skills including cooking in a home style setting, cleaning and washing up.

Interactive floor

A system that responds to gesture and movement creating dynamic images designed to stimulate, engage and relax.

Outside Spaces

Adapted play equipment

The garden areas are perfect for sensory breaks and PE lessons. With the support of staff, the young people have the option to interact with their classmates as well as stay fit in our outdoor gym.

Bedding Boxes and Polly Tunnel

Our purpose built bedding boxes and Polly tunnel provide an exciting opportunity for hands-on learning at Brook View School. These spaces allow pupils to explore where food comes from and take an active role in planting, growing, and harvesting a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. As part of our curriculum, learners will nurture these crops from seed to plate, developing practical skills, teamwork, and an appreciation for healthy eating. The produce we grow will be used in cooking sessions, helping pupils experience the full journey of food while building confidence and independence.