Running Deer School

Running Deer School "Progress comes from doing things differently." Running Deer C.I.C. There are various reasons why young people are unable to access mainstream education.

Running Deer School (Butterdon) Community Interest Company is an independent school for children with special educational needs. is a Devon based organisation set up to support local people and people at risk of exclusion, including learning & mental health Running Deer School is an Independent School for Special Educational Needs providing high support specialist education for young people in Devon. Running Deer’s practical skills and therapeutic education enables young people in Devon to overcome barriers to learning; designed to stimulate and challenge them, supporting their personal development, improving confidence, self esteem, communication, social and emotional well-being. Our student centred approach, individual timetables and high support programmes provide the best opportunities for young people to thrive in a nurturing environment. We specialise in working with students with learning, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Attachment and Trauma, mental health issues and those considered hard to reach.

29/09/2025

Good morning

We have two confirmed cases of Covid and one potential case being tested, within our staff team.

As this strain is particularly infectious and also includes diarrhea and sickness, we are asking that anyone with cold or flu like symptoms and/or stomach bug symptoms, does not come on to site and contacts Martin and myself as soon as possible.

As we are aware that many of out families and pupils may be vulnerable if in contact with this strain, we would like to give you the option of online learning today.

Should we find our staffing levels to be below a satisfactory level for the safety of pupils and staff, we may need to move to online learning for all pupils but will confirm this with you, as necessary.

We ask all staff and pupils to be vigilant with hand washing at all times and will keep pods well ventilated.

Thank you for your understanding and support in safeguarding all and minimising the spread of this Covid strain.

Grown on our own allotment: squash, onions, apples, plus herbs parsley, thyme, marjoram and sage.... Foodwise project he...
11/09/2025

Grown on our own allotment: squash, onions, apples, plus herbs parsley, thyme, marjoram and sage.... Foodwise project here we come!

We are recruiting for the autumn term:Learning Facilitator: Working alongside other Learning Facilitators and our teache...
18/08/2025

We are recruiting for the autumn term:

Learning Facilitator: Working alongside other Learning Facilitators and our teachers you will work in small groups or occasionally 1:1 with our users delivering therapeutic activities, and supporting them with their learning.

English Teacher: Our English Teacher will be responsible for delivering a bespoke individualised academic English timetable for our students covering KS2-KS4.

Find our more on our website: https://www.runningdeerschool.org.uk/vacancies

Running Deer School is an Independent School for Special Educational Needs providing high support specialist education for young people in Devon.

To all at Running Deer School,Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!You have all helped R become who he is today. From...
30/07/2025

To all at Running Deer School,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

You have all helped R become who he is today. From the moment I stepped foot into the magical woods I knew R had to be in this school. I cannot thank the staff, past and present, for building R up in every way. Helping him navigate the hard times and celebrating the small wins and the good times. We all wish he could stay another year!

But don’t worry we will be back!!

An epic art project...a to scale spider crab!
26/07/2025

An epic art project...a to scale spider crab!

Moretonhampstead Community Hub roll up roll up CAKE SALE on now at the Community Centre.... cakes, oak gall ink, school ...
12/06/2025

Moretonhampstead Community Hub roll up roll up CAKE SALE on now at the Community Centre.... cakes, oak gall ink, school made pots.... brave the weather and come say hi!

11/06/2025

Running Deer School is holding a Cake 🍰 Sale on Thursday 12th June from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Community Hall.

We hope to see you there.

After a long joint effort involving lots of paperwork, inspections and a metal reinforced cupboard. Candidate 0001 sat R...
23/05/2025

After a long joint effort involving lots of paperwork, inspections and a metal reinforced cupboard. Candidate 0001 sat Running Deer’s 1st GCSE done in our own right. Thanks to Jo, Andy, Martin, Emma, Sophie, Geraldine and the candidate for getting us this far! And to Teign School for getting us out of a hole last year!! Thank you!

Sonny likes to help aroung the yard. But his 'helping' isn't always helpful!
29/04/2025

Sonny likes to help aroung the yard. But his 'helping' isn't always helpful!

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Butterdon Wood
Newton Abbot
TQ13 8PY

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Monday 9:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm

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Running Deer C.I.C. is a Devon based enterprise set up to support people at risk of exclusion, including learning & mental health difficulties, disabled, long term unemployed and young people with special educational needs and those living in rural isolation.

We provides access to training, volunteering, life skills opportunities and work experience in traditional & rural skills, bushcraft, equine therapy and related activities.

Running Deer Independent School for children with special educational needs provides a unique approach to learning for children and young people ages 8-16 years old. Offering high support we provide education and learning based outdoors in our own woodland, and linking into classroom curriculum subjects with our qualified teachers.