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Juniors and seniors are now housed in a delightful rural setting between Reigate and Dorking, in Burys Court, a grade 2 listed country house, built by a somewhat eccentric couple, who could never agree on design, eventually opting for a gothic style front with a mock Tudor back. Many original features survive, attractive arts and crafts style fireplaces and stained-glass windows, which contribute to the tranquil atmosphere. Acres of grounds...

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Moon Hall School Reigate is a Dyslexia Specialist School set in the stunning Surrey Hills.

We cater for children with Dyslexia and its associated difficulties and provide for them specially trained staff, small class sizes and a kind and nurturing environment.

We are hugely aspirational for our pupils and believe that the Individual journey is essential for our pupils in our care.

We offer all expected GCSE's and follow the National Curriculum whilst we ensure that each pupil has the opportunity to access education at a level suitable for them.

Every child has a right to education, at Moon Hall they also have a right to learning in an environment that meets their needs and where they can excel and thrive

We have seen over 40 per cent growth in pupil numbers in the past three years. Come and see for yourself the wonderful opportunities that we can provide for your child.
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Principal

Since 2018, Michelle Catterson BSc (psychology and biology). Originally from Scotland, she headed south with her husband and three young sons who all attend local Surrey schools. Formally head of science at Pennthorpe Prep School, she joined Moon Hall in 2016 as deputy head, quickly rising to acting head before taking the helm.

An active member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for dyslexia research, she and the pupils are often part of trials for new technical products. As well as being committed to research in specific learning differences, parents say she is open minded and very committed to pupils and school development. She became a board director/trustee of the British Dyslexia Association and has been appointed chair of the education committee for the trustees. In attendance with her most days is...

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Special Education Needs

Moon Hall School Reigate is a Dyslexia Specialist school where we provide an access to Mainstream Education with the support and guidance of Specialist staff. We have maximum class sizes of 12, have gold standard CReSTeD registration and strong pastoral support throughout the school. From September 2020 we introduced our own in house Therapy team consisting of two Occupational Therapists and two Speech and Language Therapists. Our Headteacher is a Trustee for the British Dyslexia Association and also a member of the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) regularly attending he House of Commons to ensure that at a legislative level, change is possible to ensure that the SEN needs of individuals is always high on the agenda.

Condition Provision for in school
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder
HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes
Y
PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma
Y
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Y
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Y
VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment

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