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Achieving more together

Trauma-informed, attachment-focused and relationship-based care, therapy and education for children and adults.

Novalis Trust is a Gloucestershire-based charity dedicated to the provision of care, therapy and education for children and adults.

Our Organisations

Cotswold Chine School

Cotswold Chine School is an independent special school for children and young people aged 7-19 years with complex learning needs and associated social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

William Morris School

William Morris School is an independent day and boarding school for children and young people aged 7-19 with complex learning needs and associated social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Paradise House

Paradise House is a home for up to 30 adults aged 18-65 years with learning disabilities.

Halfway Café

The café and shop offer our students and residents the opportunity to work alongside members of our staff.

Introduction to Novalis Trust

Founded in 1954, Gloucestershire-based charity Novalis Trust is dedicated to the provision of care, therapy and education for children and adults.

The charity owns and operates Cotswold Chine School, William Morris School and Paradise House. Whilst each organisation retains its own identity, they all share the same ethos, values and organisational approach.

Our Approach

Our approach – known as the Novalis model – draws on the latest practice and research by some of the world’s leading practitioners and academics. The model involves a trauma-informed and evidence-supported approach which promotes positive relationships and secure attachments within a therapeutic low arousal environment.

Careers with Novalis Trust

Are you looking for a career which offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of others?  Are you reliable, hardworking and resilient?   Do you enjoy working as part of a team?  Would you like to work in an organisation which provides great training and career development opportunities?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Latest News & Updates

2503, 2025

Novalis News Spring 2025

In March we published the eleventh edition of Novalis News, which is a termly newsletter covering Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School. To view the latest edition click here

1712, 2024

Paradise News Winter 2024

In December 2024 we published the fourth edition of Paradise News, which is a biannual newsletter covering Paradise House.  To view the latest edition click here

2611, 2024

Novalis News Winter 2024

In December we published the tenth edition of Novalis News, which is a termly newsletter covering Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School. To view the latest edition click here

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