The Nest
accept : nurture : inspire
The Nest is an Independent Special School for children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. We believe that our pupils learn best when they feel safe and supported. Through care, playfulness and encouragement we endeavour to build self-esteem and resilience so that our pupils can thrive.
About Us
Our school aims and ethos
At The Nest, we value each individual child. The Nest team accepts pupils for who they are, nurture’s their best qualities and inspires them to achieve their goals We want all our children to have resilience, confidence and courage in their abilities, healthy self-esteem, and a love of learning. Our school strives for all children, to develop compassion and understanding of themselves, their community and the world.
Ofsted
Our latest Ofsted inspection took place in July 2023. We were rated as 'Good' in all areas.
As a team we were so pleased that Ofsted recognised the values we hold and the amazing progress our pupils make.
"Relationships are the cornerstone of this very special school. Staff champion each pupil. They prioritise partnerships with families. They surround pupils with care and belief. Consequently pupils are achieving more than ever before."
Beechfield Education Ltd.
Beechfield Education Ltd. are the proprietors of The Nest. Beechfield was founded in 2018 by its current Managing Directors, Jo Talbot- Beech and Rebecca Butterfield-Davis. For 10 years the team provided support and engagement services to the Virtual School in Stoke-on-Trent.
When the previous provider could not continue, Jo and Rebecca created Beechfield to continue with this work.
In January 2021 the Beechfield team decided to direct their knowledge and skills towards much needed provision within our local area. The Nest became a registered Independent Special School that upholds the Beechfield values that every child has a right to an education that will meet their needs.
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Extra Curricular Activities
We offer extracurricular activities to support our pupils' overall development beyond academics.
These activities help students build social skills, confidence, teamwork, and leadership, while also allowing them to explore interests and talents. Extracurricular programs can improve engagement with school, promote well-being, and create a stronger sense of community, helping our pupils grow into well-rounded individuals.
