Special needs schools play a crucial role in providing education, therapy, and support for children with physical or mental conditions that may hinder their ability to learn in a regular school environment.
In Kenya, there are several special schools dedicated to catering to the needs of these children.
These schools offer a range of services including special education, therapy sessions, and co-curricular activities.
Here, we will explore some popular special needs schools in Kenya and discuss the importance of such institutions in the education system.
- Fairmile Schools
- Location: Waiyaki Way
- Activities: Fairmile Schools offer a special program that includes social therapy, horse therapy, a sunrise program, early development interventions, and paramedical interventions.
- Hours: 8am-3pm
- Website: Fairmile Schools
- Heshima Children Center
- Location: Karen
- Services: Heshima Children Center provides medical intervention, special education, occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech therapy, sign language, and horse riding for students.
- Website: Heshima Children Center
- Acorn Special Tutorials
- Location: Muhuri Road, Dagoretti
- Services: Acorn Special Tutorials offers therapy sessions and daycare services for special needs children.
- Hours: 8:30 am-5pm
- Website: Acorn Special Tutorials
- Kenya Community Centre for Learning
- Location: Roysambu, Behind Thika Road Mall
- Services: This center provides elementary, middle, and high school education for special needs children.
- Hours: 8 am-4:30 pm
- Website: Kenya Community Centre for Learning
- Jacaranda Special School
- Location: Kilimani
- Services: Jacaranda Special School is a mixed public day primary school for children with mild and severe autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.
- Website: Jacaranda Special School
- Treeside Special School
- Location: Kasarani
- Services: Treeside Special School is a public school that does not charge school fees but only charges boarding fees.
- Hours: 8 am-5 pm
- Website: Treeside Special School
- Likii Special Needs School
Likii Special Needs School is one of the 184 dedicated special schools in Kenya. It provides special education and care for children with severe and multiple disabilities.
The school, located in Nanyuki, borders Mount Kenya and has recently expanded its capacity with the help of local partners like the Kasima Foundation.
The school now has a 5-acre plot of land, a new playground, and an external fence around the entire area to ensure the safety and security of the students.
Number of Special Needs Schools in Kenya
According to a report, Kenya has 338 public primary and secondary schools that cater to learners with special needs education and disabilities.
Of these, 300 are primary schools, and 38 are secondary schools.
The government is focused on evolving special needs education towards inclusive education, where children with disabilities attend regular schools and operate from their respective homes.
The goal is to integrate children with disabilities into regular schools as much as possible, with only those with severe disabilities attending special schools.
In conclusion, special needs schools play a crucial role in providing education, therapy, and support for children with disabilities in Kenya.
These schools offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, helping them reach their full potential.
The government’s focus on inclusive education is a positive step towards ensuring that no child is left behind in education, regardless of their abilities.
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