WELCOME TO MOORFIELD LEARNING CENTRE

Supporting young people to access education through the offer of a safe, positive, and nurturing environment in which they can grow academically, socially and emotionally.

Moorfield Learning Centre and our outreach hubs offer something special for young people who may find traditional educational settings challenging to access. We have a proven track record of success in developing learners' confidence, resilience, and academic achievement.

WELCOME

It is with pleasure that I offer you a warm welcome to Moorfield Learning Centre.

Moorfield is a very special place to study and work. Made up of three centres - our small school, our secondary outreach hub and our primary hub - Moorfield offers a safe, nurturing place for young people to access their education. Our high staff to student ratios mean that we are able to offer a very personalised learning experience for our young people. 

We pride ourselves on the positive relationships we build with our learners and on our ability to meet their, sometimes complex, needs. We take a holistic approach to education, recognising that academic progress is just one aspect of a child's development. Our talented and experienced staff work tirelessly to support the overall wellbeing and happiness of our young people, understanding that a child must be emotionally and mentally ready to learn in order to thrive. Whether it's providing regulation time, one-to-one support from a key worker, or even a rejuvenating walk, we do whatever it takes to ensure our learners are in the right mindset to engage with their education. This mindful approach sets Moorfield apart, allowing us to create a nurturing environment where young people can rediscover their love of learning and unlock their full potential.

I am fortunate to work with a knowledgeable and experienced staff team at Moorfield, all of whom endeavour to ensure that every young person receives the support they need to thrive in school and beyond. Our talented staff do an incredible job of supporting young people to re-engage with education and, working from our outreach hubs, the outreach team support young people from local schools to access educational provision, with a view to re-integrating them into their mainstream setting.

Together, we are committed to making every young person’s school experience the best it can possibly be. I feel privileged to be leading the team to shape bright futures for our learners at Moorfield Learning Centre.

Kind Regards,

Vicky Niblo

Headteacher

Our Learning Centres

Moorfield is made up of three sites - the secondary school, the secondary learning hub and the primary learning hub. 
Learners at the secondary school attend full time and are on roll at Moorfield, whereas the young people who attend our learning hubs are often on roll at a mainstream school, coming to us for up to 16.5 hours a week for outreach learning support. 

The hubs are ideal for young people who find mainstream education challenging, or for those who simply need some headspace and a regular break from their usual routine.  The majority of places at the learning hubs are funded by young people's EHCPs or the mainstream setting if an EHCP is not in place. 

If you think your child would benefit from time at the learning hubs, or if you would like to enquire about full time places at the school, please contact us to discuss this further and arrange a visit.

The Main School
Moorfield Street, Barrow

This site is our main school, although we are not your conventional school! We have intentionally created a setting that does not feel like a traditional school environment. Working closely with young people, we have designed a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere, removing many associations with traditional schooling.

  • Small Settings: Our school is intentionally small, with a maximum of 12 young people on roll.
  • Student-Designed Decor: The décor in our school has been designed by the young people we work with, ensuring a personalised and engaging environment.
  • Inclusive Environment: Instead of classic school desks, we opt for boardroom-style tables to promote engagement and inclusivity.

We believe that by creating a unique and nurturing environment, we can better support the holistic development of our learners.

The Secondary Learning Hub
Rawlinson Street, Barrow

For those young people accessing our secondary outreach centre, our overarching aim is to reintegrate them back to mainstream. We liaise closely with learners’ schools to decide upon an education package which is suitable for the needs of the individual.

As well as delivering sessions which focus on literacy and numeracy, we also offer a wide range of learning experiences, designed to promote positive well being and confidence as learners. As much as possible, we engage with local providers to support our young people to find their place in the community.  

We group the young people carefully, allowing for 1:1 and small group instruction. By giving careful consideration to our groupings, this allows some of our most reserved and vulnerable young people to flourish and build positive relationships with like-minded peers.

The primary learning Hub
Schneider road, Barrow

Our primary outreach centre caters for young people who may find the mainstream primary setting difficult to cope with. Through liaison with the young person's school, we support learners to develop their literacy and numeracy skills.

We take a unique approach to learning at our primary hub by spending a significant amount of time outside the classroom. Through various outdoor activities, we provide a hands-on learning experience that connects students with their local environment.

  • Experiential Learning: We believe in learning by doing, and we provide practical, real-world experiences to enhance academic knowledge.
  • Nature Exploration: Our learners have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural world, fostering a sense of environmental awareness.
  • Community Engagement: We actively engage with the local community to instil a sense of social responsibility in our young people.

CONTACT US

Primary Hub

Schneider Road, Barrow

LA14 5DP

TEL: 01229 260866

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Secondary Hub

121 Rawlinson Street, Barrow

LA14 2DN

TEL: 01229 837164

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Moorfield School

Moorfield Street, Barrow

LA13 9RS

TEL: 01229 837258

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