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Welcome to Life Skills Enterprise

Life Skills Enterprise is an Independent Special School for students with an Educational Health Care Plan and primary diagnosis of Autism. It will be opening it’s doors in 2025 and is based in the stunning location of Northdown House in Cliftonville, Margate.

Careers & Post-16 Preparation

Life Skills Enterprise is designed with careers and post-16 preparation in mind. It will offer a variety of therapies and interventions and also core curriculum subjects such as Maths and English in order to prepare young people for adulthood.

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The Venue

The venue has huge scope to develop community links with its secret garden and excellent location with nearby businesses. This environment gives young people the chance to explore future pathways and venture into the world of work. The links with vocational job opportunities is strong, and being so close to the creative arts associated with Margate is something the school will definitely look to fully utilise.

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The Provision

A provision to support the development of the whole child will allow children to flourish in a supportive environment where nurture flows through to resilience with the addition of skills for life.

OFSTED Report 2025

Life Skills Enterprise are pleased that OFSTED have said the school is likely to meet all the independent school standards when it opens. Read the full report here.

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Our Ethos

To provide a wholesome curriculum that provides core academic subjects and a focus on developing skills for life so students can flourish.

Governing Body

The Governing body can be contacted by contacting the Chair of governors.

Chair. Roger Silk
roger@lifeskillsenterprise.co.uk

Life Skills Enterprise
Northdown House
Northdown Park Road
Cliftonville, Margate
Kent CT9 3TP