Dan Y Coed

Dan Y Coed is located opposite the long stretches of golden sand of Swansea Bay.

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Welcome to Dan Y Coed

Located on the spectacular Swansea Bay coastline, Dan y Coed is a state-of-the-art specialist school and home for children with autism and learning disability.

Our team of creative education, care and therapeutic professionals support children to feel safe and respected, whilst providing bright and colourful child-friendly environments in which to learn, live and make friends. Our aim is to help children to simply be themselves, creating lasting memories of childhood as they develop into independent young people and adults.

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Emma Thomas

Head of Education

School

School Information

Dan y Coed is a bright, friendly school where specialist education and therapies combine to support children...

School Information

Home

Home Information

Dan y Coed is an inspiring place to live and learn. Situated next to Dan y Coed School is our modern, beautifully designed home...

Home Information

What People Are Saying

You will never find a place like this anywhere else. I wish my son could stay here for ever.
Ty Bronllys Parent

Thank you for bringing back my faith in humanity and seeing my boy as a wonderful, funny, amazing young person.
Coed Parc Parent

Since he has been at Dan y Coed he is talking about his future. It is also the first time he has ever said that he is happy.
Dan y Coed Parent

He is so happy at Dan y Coed. Everyone is so lovely. If he is happy then I am happy.
Parent B Parent

They are our go-to provider for children with disabilities.
Lead Commissioner Professional

Orbis are seen as one of the better providers around and are a go-to when we have particularly complex children.
Team Manager Professional

I can’t praise the staff enough! It is more than I dared to dream of. It is the best thing that has ever happened to him.
Summergil House Parent

Orbis pulled out all the stops. They did everything to make it work for our young person. It was really amazing what they did when no other providers would place them.
Placements Manager Professional

I'm actually in tears! You have no idea, not just how much you've changed our lives, but how you have saved our lives!
Ty Coryton Parent

Our Location

Dan y Coed in West Cross, Swansea, sits beside the golden sands of Swansea Bay, just minutes away from the secluded bays and hidden coastal coves, and the vibrant city centre with its castles, parks and shops.

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Education & Care Brochure

Academy Living Brochure

The Orb

Our pioneering Academy Living initiative offers a range of learning environments where individuals can practice life skills, enjoy hands-on work experience and play an active and essential role in their community.