Cardiff

Oakfield House and Birchwood School is located on the land of a former manor house.

Welcome to Oakfield House and Birchwood School

Oakfield House and Birchwood School is a residential home and specialist school in Cardiff for children with needs associated with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH) . Our school is rated GOOD by Estyn for its quality of education.

We provide bright and welcoming living and learning environments for children from age 5 to 19 in school, and age 8 to 18 in residential. Our approach blends education and care with therapeutic support. We focus on life, work and independence skills, and above all, having fun! We want young people to develop into happy, confident and independent adults with wonderful memories of their childhood and the skills to move forward.

School

School Information

At Birchwood School, our pupils thrive in small classes with support from a dedicated and creative team of education professionals...

School Information

Home

Home Information

Oakfield House is a bright, open and fun places to live and learn...

Home Information

What People Are Saying

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

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and calming location. The impact on our son has been a revelation.
The Old Vicarage 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

We are so thankful that you amazing people are so committed to helping individuals with autism live the very best life they can live.
Parent Parent

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'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

I have absolute trust in Orbis. I would and have recommended them to other authorities.
Social Worker Professional

Persistence and patience. And the want to make life better. Well done Orbis. Again!
Ty Carreg Parent

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

Our Location

We are located in a former manor house just off Junction 32 of the M4 near the friendly village of Whitchurch, the Taff Trail and Castell Coch, and just 10 minutes from Cardiff, with its shops, museums, parks and castles.

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Orbis Group - Birchwood School outside of building with swings

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Read more about our in-house therapies here.

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.