Cornerstone is proud to share that, in addition to our existing AP schools in Crewe (The Stables) and Sandbach (Cornerstone House) , we are opening a new 48-place specialist provision in September 2026, Cornerstone Crewe, College House, The Campus, Crewe Green Road, Crewe, CW1 5DU.

This new school will cater for children aged 7 to 13 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The provision will operate under the same ethos that defines Cornerstone: authentic relationships, adaptive to need, and child-centred practice. It will be a school where children can flourish and be the best they can be, supported by caring and dedicated staff who are committed to helping every child thrive.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to work in our AP schools now and our new school opening September 2026.

Attending this school is a life-changing experience. Most pupils have previously had negative experiences of education.

The care and support that staff give pupils when they arrive helps them to overcome their lack of trust in schools.  For many pupils, this transforms their attitudes to learning and their future life chances. The school has high expectations of all pupils.

Staff have a good understanding of each pupil and their individual needs. The school provides support, specific to each pupil.   In class, pupils engage and are enthusiastic about their learning.  Most pupils arrive with significant gaps in their knowledge. However, they make great strides in their social development and behaviour. This enables pupils to make the smooth transition back into a mainstream setting or a specialist provision when the time is right.

Pupils benefit from highly positive relationships with staff, consistent routines and praise.  They understand what the school expects from them. This helps them to feel safe, secure and to thrive. The atmosphere around school is warm, calm and purposeful. Pupils are routinely supported to understand their emotions. They demonstrate positive behaviour in class and around the school. Pupils attend daily and cannot wait to see what the day holds. Whether that be time spent together with their friends in class or trips out to local places of cultural interest.

Cornerstone is a safe and stimulating place of learning for students who, for whatever reason, have become disengaged from mainstream education.