About Cross Keys Learning

Cross Keys Learning opened its first school in St Peter’s, Broadstairs, Kent in September 2018 to provide a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment for Autistic students and those with social & communication difficulties. In 2022 the second site at Womenswold near Canterbury opened. Cross Keys Learning is an Independent Special School, judged as Good by OFSTED, registered to provide education for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students (11-17 years) with an Education Heath & Care Plan (EHCP).

At Cross Keys, we believe in nurturing every child's unique potential with compassion, dedication, and understanding. Our mission is to create a safe, caring, and supportive environment where all students are listened to, and their needs are truly heard. We are committed to guiding them on their journey towards becoming confident, well-rounded individuals. Our school is designed to offer learning within small groups (5-7 students per group), offering a creative and meaningful curriculum which prepares our students for adulthood and life after school. We develop a passion for learning and a level of independence which helps young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally; where every child receives the individual attention they need to succeed.

By fostering personal growth and development, we aim to empower our students to thrive both in school and in life, ensuring they are equipped with the skills, resilience, and independence needed to succeed in a changing world.

Our school is built on positive relationships and is a place where students, staff and parents have confidence in what we do because they know their opinion is valued, and they believe collectively in the school’s direction.

Whether you are reading this as an existing parent of the school, a potential parent, a visitor or prospective employee, we hope you will find what you need and get a flavour of what we are all about. You may also be interested in following us on Facebook which will keep you informed of all that we do.

Mark Beaman
Headteacher