Foxes Academy (Independent List 41)
Service
Foxes Academy is a specialist college and training hotel for young adults with learning disabilities. Our courses are holistic, with training in independent life skills in residential houses, and tuition in hospitality and catering at our hotel.
What we do:
- Residential training hotel and catering college rated outstanding by Ofsted
- 88% of leavers achieve sustainable employment (5 year trend)
- Nationally recognised qualifications and training
- Gain independent living skills within the home and community
- Highly trained and skilled in-house therapeutic support
Our users say:
'The realistic work environment, excellent use of the wider community and diverse curriculum provide a range of learning opportunities to develop employablity and independence' - Ofsted and the Commission on Adult Vocational Teaching and Learning (CAVTL)
Age Range: 16–25
Wheelchair Accessible?
Free to use?
Contact Details
01643 708 529
I was really impressed at the really person-centred approaches to supporting and training the young people at Foxes Academy. All the staff were really amazing with all the young 'learners'. This is a lovely, happy and welcoming place to stay. Lovely rooms. Gorgeous views. Very happy staff and 'learners'. Thank you for everything you provided over our weekend stay - we had a really wonderful time (9-11th Oct 2015). Will definitely return!
I have witnessed students really happy in their work, the hotel is a lovely building and very well looked after by the students. The food was good. This is an amazing learning etablishment, and any students lucky enough to get a place there will gain some very valuable experiences - whether that is work experience or life experience (but probably both). The student accommodation is a safe environment and is very well furnished and decorated, the students are very happy there and there is plenty for them to do. I would not hesitate in recommending Foxes to any parent. I cant wait to return soon :)
I wish to thank Maureen and all her fantastic staff for a wonderful weekend in Minehead. I was so impressed with the facilities, the opportunities that the learners have to learn such skills and their great accommodation (when can I move in!!). Can definitely recommend it as a place to visit. Minehead itself is a lovely seaside town.
Just spent the most uplifting weekend (9 - 11th October) at the Foxes Hotel run by Foxes Academy. The students made our stay amazing: the rooms were immaculate, the food delicious and the service outstanding. The dedication and enthusiasm of all the staff just added to a truly wonderful weekend. If you enjoyed watching 'The Special Needs Hotel' it's even better to go and stay there!