Silver Linings School
URN: 150681 • Nottingham NG8 4FR
Overview
- Name
- Silver Linings School
- URN
- 150681
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julia Whitesides (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 07396738201
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 28 Old Park Close, Nottingham NG8 4FR
Summary
Silver Linings School is an independent special school located in Bilborough, Nottingham, catering to children aged 5-11 years with complex needs stemming from adverse childhood experiences. With a current enrolment of 12 pupils and a capacity for 30, the school adopts a therapeutic approach grounded in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and PACE principles. This framework emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being and personal development, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
The school's ethos revolves around building trust and confidence, allowing children to engage meaningfully with their learning. Staff members focus on individual interests to foster connections and create a calm atmosphere conducive to learning. The curriculum is designed to be creative and tailored to each child's needs, promoting independence and self-regulation.
Led by Headteacher Julia Whitesides, the dedicated team at Silver Linings School is committed to supporting students' emotional and educational journeys. The school prioritizes a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that every child feels valued and understood as they navigate their educational experiences.
The school's ethos revolves around building trust and confidence, allowing children to engage meaningfully with their learning. Staff members focus on individual interests to foster connections and create a calm atmosphere conducive to learning. The curriculum is designed to be creative and tailored to each child's needs, promoting independence and self-regulation.
Led by Headteacher Julia Whitesides, the dedicated team at Silver Linings School is committed to supporting students' emotional and educational journeys. The school prioritizes a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that every child feels valued and understood as they navigate their educational experiences.
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Nearby alternatives
- Stone Soup Academy (72.7)
- Rosehill School (64.7)
- Nethergate Academy (63.6)
- Oak Field School (62.5)
- Carlton Digby School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- 12
- Boys
- 10
- Girls
- 2
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-05-24
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 30 |
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