The Ormerod Resource Base is a purpose-built, specialist secondary provision situated within The Marlborough School, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It provides specialist secondary support for students with Communication & Interaction Difficulties and Physical Disabilities. The partnership with The Marlborough School enables students to access the full range of educational opportunities ranging from full inclusion in mainstream classes to tailored learning according to the needs of the individual.

The students have severe learning difficulties as a result of Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and Speech & Language difficulties. These conditions have a massive effect on their ability to learn. Through the dedication and commitment of the staff in the base and the attitudes of the students themselves, we aim to overcome their barriers to learning.  In addition to working with the National Curriculum, the students benefit from occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and swimming in a heated pool.

The aim of the Ormerod Base is to enable all students to develop intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally to the full extent of their potential. It fosters a realistic understanding of the students’ abilities and disabilities and promotes high self esteem and a desire to take some control over their own lives.

I am extremely proud of the incredible hard work, creativity and originality of the Ormerod students and what they achieve. They are an absolute pleasure to work with and are an inspiration in the way they live with and overcome a disability and learning difficulty.

My sincere thanks must go to all the staff at the Ormerod Resource Base who show dedication second to none.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Miles Richards
Resource Base Co-ordinator

Telephone:  (01993) 814741

Fax:  (01993) 814748

Email: miles.richards@oxfordshire.gov.uk