Welcome to The Sheiling Ringwood
Set in a stunning, sustainable and eco-friendly 45-acre site close to the New Forest and Dorset coastline, the natural surroundings of our school and college provide a rich, enabling and therapeutic learning environment for students, aged 5-25, who have a special educational need.
We specialise in autism and communication difficulties, severe and complex learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge.
Our mission is to create an educational, therapeutic community and environment, which upholds each person's human integrity and spiritual wholeness and where every child and young person, both because of and despite their individual challenges, has something to give and something to learn through all of their relationships with others.
Corine van Barneveld
Principal
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@thesheilingringwood school students had a brilliant day at the Understanding 'Secret' Dorset Event hosted by Dorset Careers Hub. The students took part in activities that gave them insight into, inspiration for and opportunities to explore careers within defence and the armed forces. With TKMS Atlas UK, they worked in teams to build and test their own submarines, learning about engineering, design and problem-solving. They also enjoyed a hands-on session with the British Army, taking part in a teamwork challenge, exploring military vehicles, using a simulator and speaking with service personnel. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore careers while developing their teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills. #school #college #residential #day #healthandtherapies #SEND #dorset #hampshire #75years #community