Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire
Include | St Matthews sits in a beautiful village setting beside the River Derwent and Darley Park, just north of Derby city centre.
We serve children and young people aged 8-16 who thrive when education adapts to their unique strengths and individual learning differences. Our learners come to us with diverse needs, many having found traditional approaches didn’t quite fit their way of learning.
What makes us unique is our evidence-based belief that every child has brilliance waiting to be discovered. Education should flex to meet each learner where they are, not force them to fit predetermined moulds. Our expert team designs personalised learning pathways that celebrate individual potential whilst building essential skills and knowledge.
Through trauma-informed practice and therapeutic education, we create safe spaces where authentic learning happens. Every child experiences being truly seen, heard, and valued for who they are.
As part of the Include Education Group network, we combine innovative teaching methods with proven outcomes. Our learners don’t just achieve academically. They develop confidence, curiosity, and genuine love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
Here, your child isn’t just accepted. They’re celebrated for their unique gifts whilst building the skills they need for brighter futures.
Ready to see how your child could flourish? Book a visit to experience our inclusive community firsthand.
Step inside our inclusive learning community and see how education transforms when it’s designed around every learner’s unique strengths. This virtual tour reveals the heart of our approach: personalised learning environments where all children discover their potential.
Watch our learners engage with bespoke programmes that celebrate individual differences whilst building essential skills. From therapeutic spaces that support emotional wellbeing to innovative classrooms where curiosity flourishes, every corner of our school reflects our commitment to inclusive education.
Take a glimpse into our inclusive learning communities where every learner thrives. These images capture the vibrant environments our network schools create, from personalised learning spaces to collaborative moments that celebrate each child’s unique potential.
See how our evidence-based approach comes to life through engaged learners, innovative learning environments, and the therapeutic communities that make Include schools truly distinctive. Every photograph tells the story of education that adapts to the learner, not the other way around.
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Find out what daily life is like at Include | St Matthews, where you belong exactly as you are while reaching your full potential.
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