VLC can make a real difference in young lives by being different in the following ways:
  • Small, calm centres with a focus on therapeutic care, restorative behaviour management and high academic standards.
  • Mathematics, English, SMSC and PSHE are at the centre of each pupil's individual learning package at VLC. 
  • At KS4, depending on preference, pupils can study for  either GCSE or Functional Skills in Mathematics and English.
  • Curriculum is bespoke to the needs of each student.  Pupils can also study (to GCSE at KS4):  English Literature, History, Religious Education, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and French.
  • We also offer non-examined learning in the following:  Art, PE, Cookery, Music, Careers and Digital Literacy
  • All of the above subjects are also available to our KS3 and KS2 pupils
  • Teaching on a one to one / one to two basis in a calm environment to encourage rapid and sustained progress.
  • Through our therapeutic approach, some pupils are able to return to mainstream school life rapidly.  Others, need our help for longer.
  • Our teaching is secular, but each centre has a compassionate Christian ethos, in which all children are welcomed, valued and treated with respect. Experience has shown that this mutual respect has a powerful and transformative affect.
  • Our experienced specialist counsellor works with a number of our pupils.
  • Our transitions worker helps our students to understand their potential and aspire to achieve well in their future careers.
We think these differences help our students achieve the highest academic qualifications.
"Before ******* joined VLC, she had had difficult experiences in mainstream school and was not able to manage her behaviours.  Since joining VLC ******* has been a different child.  ******* adores the school and it's staff and is on track for completing her GCSE's.  It is clear that ******* is a much valued member of the school and they are committed to *******'s success" - Warwickshire Social Worker