# Graduately Developing Futures — Dorset, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Valley View Farm, Lytchett Matravers, Castle Farm Road, Poole, Dorset
- **Phone:** 07984274303
- **Website:** https://www.graduatelydevelopingfutures.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dorset/graduately-developing-futures-21462

## About

Graduately Developing Futures is a school that prides itself on working with children who are not given the opportunities to thrive in a mainstream school. Our Vision is to engage, motivate and inspire our students to become independent learners and responsible community members of society. We cater for students with Special Educational Needs and provide real-life experiences through our outdoor learning environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Home Away from Home: We've been blown away by the care and attention our son has received at Graduately Developing Futures. The EMI ethos and the emphasis on outdoor learning have been a game-changer for him. The staff are knowledgeable and kind, and we feel our son is finally in a place where he can thrive. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — A School That Truly Understands: As a parent of a child with specific needs, it's been wonderful to find a school that truly understands and supports our child. The farm setting is perfect for their learning style, and the staff have gone above and beyond to help us feel comfortable and informed. We feel so lucky to have found Graduately Developing Futures. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good Experience, Some Room for Improvement: We had a good experience at Graduately Developing Futures while our child was there, but we did feel that the communication could be better at times. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are knowledgeable and caring. With a bit more attention to communication, I think the school could be even better. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Our Child Has Finally Found Their Happy Place: We've been searching for the right school for our child for years, and we're over the moon to have found Graduately Developing Futures. The school's values of engagement, motivation, and inspiration have been the perfect fit for our child, and they've finally found their happy place. The staff are warm and welcoming, and we feel so supported. *(Sep 2021)*

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