Curly's Farm and School

Curly's Farm and School is a small independent special school near Sheerness in Kent, taking boys and girls aged 5 to 19, with around 32 places, in a rural setting away from major towns.

The school is based around a farm, and shares testimonials from parents and teachers describing the difference the setting makes — one parent says attending 'gives him a purpose, a reason to get out of bed in the morning', while visiting school staff describe pupils watching animal births and learning sign language on farm visits. It also presents itself as a welcoming place for the wider community.