StJohnsSpecial@schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk

St. John’s is a mixed day school for children and young people between the ages of 2 and 19 who have severe learning difficulties.  Some pupils may have additional medical, physical or sensory impairments or emotional and behavioural difficulties.  

St John’s is the Bedfordshire LA designated specialist provision for multi-sensory impairment (MSI). The school’s main site is situated in Kempston on a 2.5 acre area in Austin Canons.  The older building(dating from 1954) houses the secondary aged pupils and is separated by recreation and play areas from the newer building which contains administration offices and classroom space for the primary pupils.

The main site contains a separate indoor heated hydrotherapy swimming pool which includes a jacuzzi, changing rooms, toilets and shower areas.  An interactive light and sound room and 2 rumpus rooms provide additional sensory experiences supporting teaching and learning.

St. John’s Foundation Special School,

Austin Canons,

Bedford Road,

Kempston,

Bedford.

Mk42 8AA

          Ron Babbage

          01234 345565

          01234 327734

          5

          146

          820 5951

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Directions

9/1/10 - Family Swim - 1.15pm - 3.15pm

23/1/10 - Family Swim - 1.15pm - 3.15pm

11/1/10 - After School clubs start again

1/2/10 - SJSSA Committee meeting

6/2/10 - Family Swim - 1.15pm - 3.15pm

15/2/10 - 19/2/10 Half Term Break

26/2/10 - Please return Parent/Carer

Questionnaires to school

27/2/10 - Family Swim - 1.15pm - 3.15pm

1/3/10 - SJSSA Committee Meeting

13/3/10 - Family Swim - 1.15pm - 3.15pm

27/3/10 - Family Swim - 1.15pm - 3.15pm

31/3/10 - Easter Service 10.15 - 11.00am

              - Church of the Transfiguration

              Primary Easter Workshop

2/4/10 - 16/4/10 - Easter Holiday

19/4/10 - Training day