Two Weeks to Go: The Opening of the Pears Maudsley Centre for Young People

A major step forward

In just two weeks, the Pears Maudsley Centre for Young People will open, bringing together specialist mental health care and education in one purpose built setting.

The new centre has been designed to support young people at a critical point in their lives, ensuring they can continue learning while receiving the care they need.

Education at the heart of the centre

Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School will deliver part of its provision within the new building.

As part of The Goldfinch Trust, the school is rooted in a wider commitment to high quality, personalised education for children and young people with medical and mental health needs. Across the Trust, schools work closely with families, clinicians and mainstream settings to help pupils stay connected to learning and move forward with confidence.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the school takes a tailored approach for every pupil. Staff work alongside clinical teams and home schools to shape learning around individual needs, creating a safe and supportive environment where young people can continue their education.

Facilities designed around young people

The new site will allow the school to support more pupils in a calm and well resourced environment. Facilities include dedicated classrooms for an array of specialised subjects.

There are also safe outdoor areas, including an Outdoor Learning Zone, offering space for fresh air, reflection and learning outside the classroom.

These spaces have been designed to feel welcoming and purposeful, helping pupils to stay engaged and maintain a sense of routine during their time in hospital.

Why it matters

“The Pears Maudsley Centre for Young People will ensure that our pupils have outstanding physical facilities to match the outstanding teaching and learning experiences in our classrooms, and that being in hospital doesn’t mean they miss out on the best education possible for them at that time in their lives.”

- Maarten Crommelin, Headteacher & CEO

Continuing education during treatment makes a real difference. It helps young people keep a sense of normality, maintain progress in their studies and prepare for a return to mainstream education where appropriate.