About us
For students needing a considered approach to learning, where confidence and possibility grow
Mission Statement
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Quaker School at Horsham uses research-based programs provided by compassionate professionals to enable each student with complex challenges to blossom and achieve meaningful personal, social and academic success.
A place of belonging and acceptance
Here for your child
At The Quaker School at Horsham, everything is built around your child.
TQS was created for students who benefit from a different kind of learning environment — one where they can feel calm and able to focus.
Many of our students arrive needing the right conditions to show what they’re capable of. With a calm, consistent approach and the right support in place, they connect with others and engage in learning, able to stay on task.
Here, learning is approached differently. Class sizes are small. Routines are clear and support is built into the day. Teachers and clinicians work together so your child can stay engaged and make steady progress.
As things begin to click into place, your child can take part with more confidence — building skills, finding their rhythm, and discovering they can do more than they expected.
At TQS, we focus on:
A different kind of school
Calmer school days
Clear routines mean your child knows what's coming next, each day.
Collaborative support
Clinicians and teachers work together, not in separate, disconnected sessions, in addition to personalized private sessions.
Space to discover
Your child can participate, build confidence, and try new things safely.
How TQS was founded
Designed for a different kind of learning
TQS began with a simple idea: some students weren’t being given the opportunity to show what they were capable of.
In 1982, George Rowe and Beverly Morgan set out to create a school for students with strong potential who were struggling in traditional classrooms. It started small — just a handful of students learning in a Meetinghouse basement — but the intention was clear from the beginning.
Over time, the school has grown to meet the needs of more families, with expanded programs and additional support. What hasn’t changed is the purpose: a place where students are understood, and where their strengths are seen and celebrated.
What has shaped the school:
Supporting students since
1982
Guided by Quaker values
What this looks like at school
Quaker values underpin everything at TQS, shaping the school’s mission and its operations each day.
There’s a strong belief that every child has their own strengths and deserves to be treated with respect. That belief guides how staff speak to students and support behavior, and how the school community functions.
You’ll see it in the calm tone of classrooms, in how challenges are worked through and differences are understood rather than corrected.
For your child, this creates an environment that feels steady and consistent. A place where they are heard and respected, and can begin to feel more comfortable being themselves.
In practice, this looks like:
Our team
The TQS team working alongside your child
We understand how your child learns
Our team brings together specialist knowledge and a strong sense of compassion. Teachers, clinicians, and support staff work in close partnership to help your child find their rhythm and take part in school life. By sharing knowledge and working consistently across the school day, they create a more individualised and caring learning experience for your child.
Our Team
Setting a new direction
Leading the change forward
TQS has always evolved to continue meeting its students’ needs, and that work continues today. Through our Leading the Change strategy, we are continuing to strengthen the school through research-informed programs, ongoing staff development, and a long-term commitment to improving outcomes for students with complex challenges.
This is about building on what already works while continuing to create better opportunities for students and families in the years ahead.
An evolving school
Our programs are shaped by what we see working for students, not fixed over time.
Deepening staff expertise
Clinicians and teachers work together, not in separate, disconnected sessions.
Looking beyond school
A focus on helping your child move toward greater independence.
Our Philosophy
The Quaker School at Horsham is a compassionate community that builds trusting relationships among students, parents, therapists, faculty and staff.
The students at TQS have struggled in traditional schools and come with a pressing need for a safe learning environment where they can confidently face the challenges of learning. These students have a mix of disabilities: ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, expressive and receptive language disorders, and anxiety disorders. At TQS, we use the latest findings from educational research to guide our curriculum and nurture our students’ inherent curiosity and desire to learn.
TQS equips students with the skills needed to develop fulfilling personal relationships and lead meaningful lives. The underlying basis for all things at TQS is the fundamental Quaker belief that there is the Light of God within every person, and that we are meant to share that Light through our efforts, our gifts, and our actions.
Leading the Change is our boldest plan yet, strengthening programs, people, and innovation to create greater opportunities for individuals and families navigating complex challenges.
Alex Brosowsky
Head of School
Frequently asked questions
What is The Quaker School at Horsham?
TQS is an independent school for students with complex learning needs. Small classes and integrated support help students feel confident and ready to participate in learning.
What makes TQS different from a traditional school?
TQS takes a more individualized approach to learning. Students learn in smaller classes with clear routines and specialist support that helps school feel more manageable and consistent each day.
Who does The Quaker School support?
TQS supports students with complex learning challenges, including autism and communication differences, as well as students who may struggle to learn comfortably in traditional classroom environments.
How does TQS prepare students for the future?
TQS helps students gradually build confidence and independence. Learning is designed to support meaningful next steps beyond school, whether that’s work, further study, or everyday life.
What role do therapists play at TQS?
Therapists work alongside teachers throughout the school day, supporting students in real classroom situations and helping them develop practical skills as part of everyday learning experiences.
Help your child take the next step
If you're looking ahead, we'll help you understand how the school works, and help you decide if this is the right direction.
