# Ivy House School — Derby, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** George Turner

## Contact

- **Address:** Moorway Lane, Littleover
- **Phone:** +44 1332777920
- **Website:** https://www.ivyhouse.derby.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/derby/ivy-house-school-21061

## About

Ivy House School is a very special place to be educated where every student is valued as an individual. We have the specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of pupils aged 2-19 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We believe that it is imperative that everyone within our community is: 'Working together to Inspire, Nurture and Empower.'

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Individualised Programs Make a Difference: Ivy House has been a game-changer for our child. The individualised programmes and specialist knowledge of the staff have helped them to overcome their challenges and thrive. We're so grateful for the support and guidance they've received. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Education and Support: Ivy House School has exceeded all our expectations. The specialist knowledge and skills of the staff have helped our child to flourish and meet their full potential. The 'Inspire, Nurture and Empower' approach is evident in everything they do. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Warm and Welcoming Community: We have been part of the Ivy House community for a few years now and it's like a big family. The staff are all lovely and the facilities are excellent. Our child has made tremendous progress and we're so grateful for everything they do. *(Sep 2021)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Experience: We had a mixed experience at Ivy House, to be honest. The staff were often lovely, but the facilities were sometimes lacking. However, the 'Empower' approach was really effective for our child and helped them to become more independent. *(Jun 2021)*

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