Boarding Overview
Wilds Lodge School offers a well-structured, term-time boarding experience from Monday to Friday, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for boys aged 7 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
The school operates across three sites, with each site having dedicated boarding houses that are designed to cater to different age groups and needs, ensuring age-appropriate care and support. Each boarding site has shared facilities such as kitchen, lounge area, bathrooms and bedrooms as we don't offer single occupancy rooms.
Our boarding provision is more than a place to stay - it’s a nurturing community that helps learners build lasting relationships, benefits from a serene location, and engages with an enriching environment. With us, learners are empowered to reach their full potential, supported by the relationships, location, and environment that make Wilds Lodge truly unique. Click here to learn more about our living spaces.
“Children develop age-appropriate independence skills, making their beds and having personal hygiene routines and a healthy sleep routine. One child has developed their independence skills and confidence to enable them to travel home on their own, and others have been able to gain work experience and have part-time jobs. This is significant progress, providing children with increased responsibilities and new experiences, which in turn increases their self-esteem and confidence.
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Core Aims
All learners treated individually
Carefully planned structure and routine with flexibility to meet individual needs
Each learner is seen as a young adult striving for success
Talking and self reflection is key
Calm and reflective environment
Protect learners and do our best to keep them safe
Emphasis placed on laughter and humour
We want learners to learn to manage and take responsibility for their own behaviour
“Because I am here, I have made progress. I swear and fight less, and [more likely] to walk away. I use these things at home too.”