Fairlight Glen is an independent special school located in a residential area of Herne Bay, Kent. Nearly all pupils are looked after and are in the care of the proprietor, Pilgrims Corner Ltd, which operates four children’s homes that are open 52 weeks a year. The school, which opened in 2008, provides education for 38 weeks a year. Nearly all pupils have needs associated with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, alongside associated learning difficulties and autism. The school is registered for up to 12 pupils aged between eight and 18 years. Prior to attending this school, some pupils had been out of formal education for significant periods. Pupils have been referred by local authorities nationally. The school’s aim is to re-engage pupils in education so that they can achieve as much independence as possible. The last full inspection of the school was in September 2016, when the school was found Inspection report: Fairlight Glen Independent Special School, 27–29 November 2018 Page 7 of 10 to have unmet independent school standards.