Donaldson's is Scotland's national school for pupils who are deaf or have communication difficulties.
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Secondary
Each secondary pupil has their own Individual Educational Plan . Pupils across the secondary access a broad and balanced curriculum from S1 to S6.
Pupils have the opportunity to have their needs met either through being grouped for ability or communication needs and all pupils have the opportunity to access SQA courses at an appropriate level.
Classes have a maximum of six children and are taught in BSL or English/Sign supported English depending on their communication needs. The curriculum is based on values underpinning the Curriculum for Excellence.
We offer:
- English
- British Sign Language (BSL)
- Deaf Studies
- Mathematics
- Sciences
- Home Economics
- Craft, Design and Technology (CDT)
- Graphic Communications
- Art and Design
- Music
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Physical Education
- Social Subjects
- Citizenship and Enterprise
- Religious and Moral Education
- Personal and Social Education
- Drama
Our main aim is to promote the four capacities from the Curriculum for Excellence.
To view a typical secondary classroom in detail please visit our virtual tour.
"At the secondary stages, staff provide a broad range of courses at different levels which meet the needs of learners. Staff ensure that all young people can follow courses which interest them and meet their needs."
HMIe report August 2009
- 01506 841900
- Textphone/Minicom 01506 841902
- Donaldson's, Preston Road,
Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6HZ
Donaldson's (Governors of Donaldson Trust) is a registered charity (SC017417)
Donaldson's is a Grant Aided Special School supported by the Scottish Government
