What Paces School for Conductive Education does

Paces School for Conductive Education is a non-maintained special school located at Thorncliffe Hall in Chapeltown, North Sheffield, United Kingdom. The school delivers education to children living with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders drawn from Sheffield and neighbouring local authorities, operating nine class groups (named after British royal residences: Balmoral, Durham, Hardwick, Warwick, Wentworth, Windsor, Chatsworth, Edinburgh, and Appleby). The school's core methodology is Conductive Education, a specialist educational system that integrates physical, cognitive, and social development to deliver the UK National Curriculum to pupils with neurological motor disorders. Beyond core curriculum delivery, Paces offers early intervention Parent & Child Sessions for pre-school children aged 0-4 with physical development delays, and a comprehensive Family Support Services network covering emotional support, EHCP application assistance, funding guidance, sibling support, and out-of-school activity coordination.

The school is structured as a registered charity (Charity No: 1104356, Company No: 4793176) and is regulated by Ofsted, which inspected the school on 12-13 June 2024 and awarded a Good rating. Revenue is derived principally from local authority commissioning via Education, Health and Care Plan placements (primarily through Sheffield City Council and neighbouring authorities), supplemented by charitable grant funding (notably BBC Children in Need for the Parent & Child programme) and a small ancillary stream from on-site school meals (Churchills Café). Leadership comprises Lizzie Bell as Headteacher, Angela Sykes as Chair of Governors, and Michelle Williams as Charity Chair of Trustees. The school is not publicly traded, has no parent company, and operates on a non-profit basis with no private equity or venture capital ownership structure evident.

Name

Paces School for Conductive Education

Legal name

Paces High Green School for Conductive Education

Website

https://pacesschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paces School for Conductive Education is a non-maintained special school in Sheffield, UK, delivering the National Curriculum through the Conductive Education framework to children with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders from Sheffield and neighbouring local authorities, funded primarily via EHCP local authority placements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

Keywords

• Special needs education
• Conductive education services
• Cerebral palsy education
• Neurological disorder schooling
• Specialist school provision

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Authority Funding: Paces School is a non-maintained special school that receives funding from Sheffield City Council and other neighbouring local authorities for pupil placements through Education, Health and Care Plans.
2. Charitable Grant Funding: The school has received funding from BBC Children in Need to deliver Parent & Child sessions free of charge to families, demonstrating external grant support for early intervention programmes.
3. School Meals: School meals are provided on site at Churchills Café with pricing tiers for adults, juniors, and infants. Meals are prepared using local produce and can accommodate dietary requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paces School for Conductive Education is a non-maintained special school in Sheffield, UK, that delivers the National Curriculum through the Conductive Education framework to children with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders. It offers early intervention Parent & Child sessions for pre-school children, on-site school meals, and a Family Support Services network covering emotional support, EHCP guidance, sibling support, and out-of-school activity coordination.

Product overview

Paces School for Conductive Education offers a unified educational programme built around Conductive Education, a specialised approach that delivers the National Curriculum through integrated physical, cognitive, and social development. The core Conductive Education Curriculum is supplemented by early intervention Parent & Child Sessions for pre-school children, and a comprehensive Family Support Services network encompassing emotional support, financial guidance, sibling support, and out-of-school activity coordination. Supporting services include school meals provided on-site through Churchills Cafe. The school operates as a non-maintained special school serving children with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders from Sheffield and neighbouring authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conductive Education Curriculum The school's primary educational programme, delivering the National Curriculum through the Conductive Education framework for children with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders. It integrates physical development, learning tasks, and social development across nine class groups (Balmoral, Durham, Hardwick, Warwick, Wentworth, Windsor, Chatsworth, Edinburgh, Appleby).
• Parent & Child Sessions Early intervention play-based sessions for pre-school children (0-4 years) experiencing physical development delays, delivered 1-1 with experienced Conductors on individually agreed targets. Offered free of charge to families through BBC Children in Need funding.
• Family Support Services Comprehensive support network for families of pupils, including emotional support, funding and financial guidance, EHCP application and review assistance, out-of-school activity coordination, and sibling support delivered in partnership with the Sibs charity.
• School Meals (Churchills Cafe) On-site meal provision using local produce with tiered pricing (Adult £3.40, Junior £3.00, Infant £2.60 per meal), accommodating specific dietary requirements and planned using nutrition and portion control guidance.
• Sibling Support Programme Dedicated support for brothers and sisters of children with disabilities, delivered through partnership with the Sibs charity to provide skills, information, and resources that help siblings build positive relationships with their disabled brother or sister.
• Out of School Activities Programme Information and referral service linking families to inclusive out-of-school activities and groups for children with disabilities, including adaptive sports, dance, climbing, wheelchair basketball (Sheffield Steelers), inclusive cycling (Sheffield Cycling for All), and community programmes (Sheffield Mencap, Under the Stars).

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBC Children in NeedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBC Children in Need has provided funding to enable Paces School to deliver Parent & Child sessions free of charge to families. These sessions support pre-school children (0-4 years) with physical development delays through individual 1-1 sessions with experienced Conductors.
• SibsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibs is the only UK charity that represents brothers and sisters of disabled children. They provide Paces with skills and information to support siblings of children attending the school, helping families develop positive relationships.
• Sheffield DirectoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSheffield Directory is referenced as a resource for families to access information about local services, activities, and support available to children with disabilities in the Sheffield area.
• Sheffield MencapminorOthersSheffield Mencap provides inclusive activities and support services that Paces School recommends to families of children with disabilities for out-of-school engagement.
• Sheffield Cycling for AllminorOthersSheffield Cycling for All provides inclusive cycling opportunities recommended by Paces School for out-of-school activities for children with disabilities.
• Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair BasketballminorOthersSheffield Steelers wheelchair basketball team provides inclusive sports opportunities that Paces School recommends for families seeking out-of-school activities.
• Under the StarsminorOthersUnder the Stars is an inclusive organisation providing activities for children with disabilities, recommended by Paces School for out-of-school engagement.
• Carers TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarers Trust provides support and resources for carers that Paces School links families to as part of their emotional and practical support services.
• Sheffield Parent Carer ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheffield Parent Carer Forum represents parents and carers of children with disabilities in Sheffield, providing a network and voice for families that Paces School connects with.
• CP Teens UKminorOthersCP Teens UK provides support for teenagers with cerebral palsy, recommended by Paces School as an emotional support resource for families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Treloar School and College: A long-established specialist school and college in Hampshire for physically disabled students, including many with cerebral palsy — comparable specialist education offering for the same broad population with a residential model.
• Ingfield Manor School: A specialist day and residential school in West Sussex that delivers education through the Conductive Education framework for children with cerebral palsy and motor disorders — the closest UK peer to Paces on both population and methodology.
• St Piers School (Young Epilepsy): A Surrey-based specialist school for children and young people with epilepsy and neurological conditions, serving a closely overlapping learner population through commissioned placements.
• The Children's Trust: A Tadworth-based charity providing rehabilitation, education, and care for children with brain injuries and neurological conditions — overlapping population and overlapping mix of education plus wraparound support services.
• National Centre for Conductive Education: Birmingham-based national hub that delivers and trains in Conductive Education across the UK, including assessments and programmes for children with cerebral palsy — comparable core service and methodological framework.

Broad incumbents

• Whizz-Kidz: A national UK charity providing mobility equipment, wheelchair services and related support for disabled children — broader incumbent operating across the same population but in equipment/mobility rather than education delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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