Our Locations

The Elms

Located on the Portland College campus in Mansfield, The Elms offers a safe, nurturing, and highly supportive learning environment designed to meet the individual needs of every student. The site is arranged into four specialist corridors, each providing tailored support that helps learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Alongside core subjects to GCSE level, students can also work towards NCFE Level 1 qualifications in Personal and Social Development and Well-being.

Our Corridors

Hollies

Supports our KS4 students through small-group learning (3:1), ensuring personalised attention and meaningful progress. Alongside core subjects, students take part in activities that prepare them for adulthood, including volunteering with local charities and food banks, helping to build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Redwood

Our KS3 nurture area, providing a calm and supportive space where students learn in small groups (3:1). Quiet spaces are available for additional support, and afternoon sessions focus on emotional wellbeing and social skill development through engaging, structured activities.

Elms Corridors
Our two Elms corridors offer specialist provision for KS3 students with a wide range of needs. Learners receive targeted English, Maths, and Science teaching in small groups (4:1), with afternoons dedicated to community-based activities that build confidence, engagement, and social development.

The Meadows – Pollyteach KS4 Provision

The Meadows is our dedicated Key Stage 4 site in Blidworth, providing a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment where students can thrive. Alongside core subjects, learners work towards NCFE Level 1 qualifications in Personal and Social Development and Well-being, supporting both academic progress and wider personal growth.

Our site is split across two purpose-built buildings:

Classroom Building – Home to our main office, four classrooms, a well-being space, and a central teaching room.
Social Building – Featuring a main kitchen, art room, snug area, pool table, and an upstairs well-being space designed for relaxation and support.

Learning takes place in small groups of 4:1 for core subjects, ensuring personalised attention, while well-being sessions are delivered on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis depending on each student’s needs.

Students also benefit from our wider provision through access to The Elms, Portland College facilities and the local community, enjoying opportunities such as Forest School, woodland walks, Woodland Adventure Zone sessions, volunteering projects, and charitable events.

At The Meadows, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment focused on learning, well-being, and preparing every student for their next steps.

Well-being at the Heart of Our Provision

Pollyteach is home to our much-loved Pollyteach dogs, who play a key role in supporting student wellbeing through calming, positive interactions. Our dedicated well-being team delivers enriching outdoor learning sessions at Rhubarb Farm, The Mill Adventure Base, and through our on-site Forest School which provides hands-on opportunities to learn and grow in natural environments.

Students also benefit from excellent local resources, including the Woodland Adventure Zone and surrounding woodlands, with afternoons focused on engagement, enrichment, and experiential learning.