Hythe House Education is an independent day special school for boys and girls aged 11 to 16 years who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Some students have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. All students are in the care of local authorities and live in foster placements that are arranged by the parent company Hythe House Support. Placements are funded by local authorities, mainly Greenwich, Kent and Medway. Prior to joining the school, most students have not attended school for significant periods of time. Five students currently attend the school on a full-time basis. There are two teachers, including the headteacher, both of whom hold senior leadership responsibilities. The school makes use of Sittingbourne Leisure Centre to provide physical education. Students do not attend any alternative provision. The five proprietors are trading as a limited company. One proprietor acts as the school’s headteacher. Although there is no formal governing body, all the proprietors are responsible for the school’s governance. There are no middle leaders in the school. The school is located in a spacious three-storey detached house in Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. The school opened in September 2003. The school aims to offer a broad and balanced curriculum which enables students to experience a rewarding level of achievement.