{"id":170,"date":"2020-06-03T13:21:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T13:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rcfsp.computerinsight.org\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2025-06-17T12:15:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:15:48","slug":"open-arms-ltd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/threelaneendsfarm.co.uk\/?page_id=170","title":{"rendered":"Open Arms Ltd"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Open Arms Ltd was founded in 2016 by Christine and Nick Barratt \u2013 Atkin to provide quality Alternative Education for students who struggle with the demands of mainstream school life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on a farm in the village of Escomb, near Bishop Auckland, it is a peaceful setting for students to learn and thrive. There are two provisions on the farm, the second being sister provision Learning Trades Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an Alternative Provider, we strive to deliver high quality, effective and inclusive provision, placing our students at the heart of everything we do. We offer AEP to young people displaying a wide range of complex behavioural issues, including those at risk of exclusion and those with social, emotional and mental health needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here <\/a>to read the feedback from one of our Service Providers<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maths and English are taught at Functional Skills Level and some students may be entered for GCSE level in English Language and Maths.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PHSE is delivered on a weekly basis encouraging debate and understanding of real world issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Careers Education is a focus for our older students.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AQA Qualifications are accessible for all our students to achieve.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afternoons are spent off site, enjoying a wide range of activities including trampolining, golf, high wires, air soft, skating, skate<\/strong> <\/strong>boarding, cycling, gaming, MMA, archery, rock climbing and much more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pictures of our activities can be seen on our Facebook\/Instagram pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We welcome male and female students aged 11-16. Students are taught in small classes and work is differentiated to each student\u2019s individual ability.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students are referred by feeder schools and Education\/Health Professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We support our students to realise their full potential, to know their strengths and remove perceived limitations. We want them to connect with and succeed in the world around them, achieve academic and personal targets and progress into education, training and areas of employment they are passionate about.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our students are based in two buildings. Wear Lodge and Valley Lodge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The smaller of the two- Valley Lodge has a one to three  staff\/student ratio and caters for those students who would benefit from greater individual support in a very relaxed, nurturing environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introducing the team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christine Barratt \u2013 Atkin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BA (Hons) Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ben Durrans<\/strong> Senior DSGL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AEP Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maths Teacher<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Louise Durrans<\/strong> DSGL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Teacher & English Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safe Guarding Lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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James Blackburn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching Assistant and Student Mentor Wear Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Callum Dainton<\/strong> DSGL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PHSE Lead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Teacher Open Arms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amanda Quinn<\/strong> DSGL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class Teacher  Valley Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jonathon Collins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching Assistant  Valley Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Natasha Bowes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching Assistant  Wear Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designated Mental Health Lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gemma McGee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching Assistant  Wear Lodge & Valley Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chloe Reah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching Assistant  Valley Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

See our Gallery <\/a>for more pictures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a395 per day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a32.60 for lunch and breakfast if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport is arranged by feeder schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30am -2:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Arms Ltd<\/strong>
Three Lane Ends Farm,<\/strong>
Escomb,<\/strong>
Bishop Auckland,<\/strong>
County Durham<\/strong>
DL147SR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Referrals and Safe Guarding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Durrans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AEP Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: <\/strong>ben@open-arms.org.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telephone: 07369209513<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      07845527780<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Open Arms Ltd was founded in 2016 by Christine and Nick Barratt \u2013 Atkin to provide quality Alternative Education for students who struggle with the demands of mainstream school life. Based on a farm in the village of Escomb, near Bishop Auckland, it is a peaceful setting for students to learn and thrive. There are…<\/span><\/p>\n

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