Elysian: providing animal-assisted therapy and learning

Policies and documents

Relevant Elysian policies and other important documents can be found here. If you feel a policy is missing, or you would like a copy in a more accessible format, please contact admin@elysianuk.org.

Safeguarding concerns: safeguarding@elysianuk.org

Safeguarding

HR and staffing

Complaints and conduct

Operational

Complaints data

The number of complaints received by each Elysian provision in the preceding academic year is available on request. Please email admin@elysianuk.org.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

At Elysian, we recognise that some learners may use English as an Additional Language (EAL). We are committed to ensuring that all learners can access the curriculum, participate fully in school life and achieve their potential, regardless of their level of English language proficiency.

Where a learner has EAL needs, we assess the level of support required and implement reasonable adjustments to help them access learning, communication and wider school activities. Support may include adapted teaching approaches, visual resources, additional language support, liaison with parents and carers and collaboration with external professionals where appropriate.

Our approach is tailored to the individual learner's needs. In developing support strategies, we draw on recognised sources of good practice, including guidance from The Bell Foundation, alongside professional judgement and any relevant advice from external specialists, to ensure learners can access both their education and wider school experience effectively.

We value and respect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our school community and seek to create an inclusive environment in which all learners feel welcomed, understood and able to succeed.

Inspection reports

Each provision's current Ofsted report is linked directly from Ofsted's own provider page, which is always the current version, rather than a PDF hosted here.

Term dates 2026 to 2027

These are the days children and young people (CYP) attend Elysian. Our provisions are closed to CYP during holidays, on bank holidays and on staff training (INSET) days.

Term 1

Autumn 2026

Monday 7 September to Thursday 17 December

  • First day of termMonday 7 September
  • Closed to CYP: INSET dayWednesday 30 September
  • October half termMonday 19 October to Friday 30 October. The last day before the break is Friday 16 October, and CYP return on Monday 2 November.
  • Closed to CYP: INSET dayFriday 27 November
  • Last day of termThursday 17 December

Term 2

Spring 2027

Wednesday 6 January to Thursday 25 March

  • First day of termWednesday 6 January
  • February half termMonday 15 February to Friday 19 February. The last day before the break is Friday 12 February, and CYP return on Monday 22 February.
  • Closed to CYP: INSET dayTuesday 16 March
  • Last day of termThursday 25 March

Term 3

Summer 2027

Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July

  • First day of termMonday 12 April
  • Closed to CYP: bank holidayMonday 3 May
  • Closed to CYP: INSET dayThursday 20 May
  • May half termMonday 31 May to Monday 7 June. The last day before the break is Friday 28 May, and CYP return on Tuesday 8 June.
  • Closed to CYP: INSET dayFriday 9 July
  • Last day of termFriday 23 July

Holidays

  • Christmas: Friday 18 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027
  • Easter: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027
  • Summer: From Monday 26 July 2027

Staff training (INSET) days

Wednesday 30 September, Friday 27 November, Tuesday 16 March, Thursday 20 May and Friday 9 July. CYP do not attend on these days.