Fern House School
Fern House School
Acceptance
Bravery
Curiosity
Determination
Fern House School will empower every child to have a love of learning, the strength to grow and the courage to be brave. Together, we change lives.
Welcome to Fern House School!
As Headteacher, it is my privilege to extend a warm welcome to you and your child. Fern House School is a special place, specifically designed for children aged 5-16 with social, emotional, mental health needs and/or social communication needs (Autism). We understand that every child's journey is unique, and here, we don't just recognise individuality – we embrace it.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow and develop in a safe, nurturing and compassionate environment. Our dedicated team is committed to building strong, trusting relationships that help break down barriers to learning and unlock each child's incredible potential. We work tirelessly to create a space where your child feels understood, valued and empowered to thrive.
At Fern House, we're passionate advocates for our pupils, ensuring they not only achieve academically but also develop the confidence, resilience and life skills needed to flourish. We look forward to partnering with you on your child's educational journey.
Laura Astarita
Headteacher
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"The teaching, therapeutic, well-being and safeguarding teams work seamlessly together. They create a safe and supportive environment. "
"Everything here is about giving our young people the tools, confidence and environment they need to achieve their full potential"
"This school is for our pupils, its a space with their specific needs in mind, a place where they will be celebrated for who they are and are supported on every step of their educational journey"
"There are so many people I know, even the ones that have left who have come to Fern House and left a completely different person. The morals that we learn here and the values will stick with us forever."
"Pupils know that staff care for them and will help them to stay safe. "
"I'm so glad my child got a place at Fern House School"
"The teachers listen to us and know what to do to make us feel happy"
"My opinion is sought and listened to"
"The adults are kind to me and make me feel loved"
"The school does a wonderful job under very difficult circumstances"
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Fern House School, Keswick Drive, Enfield, EN3 6NY
Our Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils took part in a rugby event organised by @enfieldpeteam. They end the week with great teamwork, sportsmanship and muddy boots! We are proud of every single player for their energy and effort. Well done!
Thank you to everyone who took part in #childreninneed. Our school was filled with cosy pyjamas and big smiles!
Jay built a carbon dioxide fire truck which uses the air to pressurise the hydrologic mechanism. We are extremely proud of his #stem knowledge and skills. Well done Jay! #stem #stemeducation #science mechanic
Our KS4 pupils have been busy stepping out of the classroom and into the real world! From exploring careers in healthcare at Chase Farm Hospital and checking out the fitness and leisure industry at Better Gym @southbury_leisure_centre to learning vital, life-saving skills in our first aid workshops—they are building confidence and getting truly ready for life after school. A huge thank you to the amazing teams at both venues for hosting us and inspiring our students! 👏 #KS4 #CareersEducation #WorkExperience #lifeskills
It’s been a while but Fern House pupils have been diving into exciting hand on experiences across the curriculum. Reaching new heights: Outdoor kite flying, putting physics into action. 🌲 Local woodland explorers: Investigating the “why” and “how” we use and care for our local woodland. 🌍 Global habitats: Discovering the unique layers of the rainforest and understanding their vital characteristics. Inside the human body: Exploring the science of the digestive system and how bodies process food! We are so proud of our pupils’ curiosity and hard work so far. More updates to come. #autumnterm #outdoorlearning #school life #scienceexperiments
✨ Parent Pod: Supporting Your Child’s Personal Hygiene ✨ Navigating your child’s independence with personal hygiene can sometimes bring up questions—whether it’s developing healthy daily routines, sensory preferences, or building self-care confidence! Join us for our upcoming Parent Pod session led by our Occupational Therapist, Carolina. She’ll be sharing practical strategies, expert tips, and open discussion to help support your child’s personal hygiene journey at home. 🗓 Date: Thursday, 12th November ⏰ Time: 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM 📍 Location: School Staff Room
New school year update! Our new playground art is officially open, break and lunchtime just got a whole lot more exciting! From colourful games to vibrant new spaces to play together and turn breaks into spontaneous physical activity. #newschoolyear #learningthroughplay #schoolcommunity #backtoschool #breaktimefun
And just like that, the school year comes to an end! From classroom to the sports field, this year has been packed with unforgettable achievements, endless laughter and amazing personal growth. We are incredibly proud of every single one of our pupils for their acceptance, bravery, curiosity and determination this year. To our amazing staff, thank you for your dedication, compassion and hard work. To our families, thank you for your endless support and trusting us. To our pupils, WELL DONE - you’ve earned this break! We end the academic year with lots of sunshine and ice cream! Have safe, happy and fun filled summer break.
From the very first day you this bittersweet goodbye, watching our Year 11s grow into the incredible you people they are today has been the ultimate privilege. Fern House wouldn’t be the same without the laughter, the resilience and the unique spark this year group brought to our school every single day! We are so incredibly proud of you all and cannot wait to see the amazing thing you achieve next. Wishing you all the success in the world! “I’m proud to stand up here today infront of everyone and say iI did it and I’m glad I stuck with it, I joined a unteacable boy to a well acomplished young man!” Ryan “The years have flown, they’ve gone so fast, I never thought these days would pass. The laughs we shared, the tears we cried, Now turn into our last goodbye.“ Katie #schoolleavers #year11leavers #secondaryschool #endofyear
Peach Class had the most wonderful day celebrating movement, fun and inclusion. Every child participated at their own pace and that’s exactly what winning looks like to us! A massive thank you to our amazing staff, coaches and parents for joining in with the sensory friendly games! #sportsday #inclusivesports #activekids #celebratingsuccess
To top an already incredible day, we ended the events with some serious competition on the track. A HUGE well done to all the brave mums, dads and staff members who stepped up for the adult races - the determination was absolutely unmatched! We then cooled things down and wrapped up the afternoon with our highly anticipated raffle draw. Congratulations to all of the lucky winners who walked away with some truly amazing vouchers! A massive SHOUT OUT to all STAFF who ran stations, marshalled groups, ran races, cheered pupils on and looked after the families!
A huge thank you to all the wonderful parents, grandparents, siblings and friends who came along to watch and cheer today. Fern House Sports Day was a huge success! It was great to see people smiling, enjoying the sunshine with a smoothie, an ice lolly or a well deserved iced coffee. Your energy made today unforgettable. Special thanks to @pantry_uk for their complimentary smoothie station and @sports2inspire_ Zak and his team for encouraging every single child to try their best! #sportsday #learningthroughsports #schoolcommunity #schoolfamily
Our KS3 and KS4 pupils had an incredible opportunity to learn, reflect and grow during an inspiring session with guest speaker @imchrisbaker ! With the end of the academic year fast approaching, Chris shared powerful insights on building positive self esteem, embracing self belief and preparing for the exciting next chapter of school and personal life. A massive thank you to @imchrisbaker for his motivating words and a huge shout out to Zak, founder of @sports2inspire_ for facilitating such an impactful and timely visit!
🌟WE ARE SO PROUD🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to share the official results of our recent Ofsted Inspection, which took place on 28th & 29th April 2026! Our amazing team at Fern House School works tirelessly to put our pupils interests first, and we are so proud that the inspectors recognised the high standards across our school community. Here are our official inspection judgements: * Safeguarding Standards: MET * Inclusion: Strong Standard * Leadership & Governance: Strong Standard * Achievement: Expected Standard * Attendance & Behaviour: Expected Standard * Curriculum & Teaching: Expected Standard * Personal Development & Wellbeing: Expected Standard 💬 What Ofsted said about us: “Pupils are safe and happy at this inclusive school… They swiftly build positive working relationships with staff” “Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel valued by leaders. Many talk of the sense of achievement they feel” 👉 Head over to our website to read the full report www.fernhouseschool.org
As our children get older, strict parental controls don’t always cut it anymore. Keeping teens safe online is less about spying on their screens and more about building trust, teaching digital reflexes and having open conversations before issues occur. 🛡️💻 Do you want to help your teen navigate scams, AI fakes, and social media presence without losing their independence? This excellent guide from Bitdefender is a 5 minute read and has practical, modern tips. Link in comments!📲🔗👇