School Website Design & Development

As construction on their new facility was nearing completion, Fable House approached us to design and develop a website that would effectively promote their specialised education services. The website needed to be accessible, easy to manage, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. It also had to provide clear, comprehensive information to prospective students and their parents or carers, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Fable House is a bespoke learning provision tailored to secondary and post-16 students with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as well as Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Established in 2020 as a specialist tuition service, Fable House has rapidly grown. By 2023, they were in the process of developing a specially converted mill building at the Brookes Mill site to accommodate their expanding educational services.

To ensure we met Fable House’s needs, we conducted a series of detailed planning meetings. These sessions focused on creating a site map and content strategy that would make the website intuitive and easy to navigate, highlighting the quality and breadth of their new educational facilities. Given that Fable House was in the process of applying for Ofsted Registration, it was crucial that the website not only looked professional but was also designed for easy updates within the WordPress Content Management System (CMS).

Our team visited the Mill for a comprehensive photoshoot to capture the essence of the new facilities. Working closely with Fable House’s brand guidelines, we then moved on to wireframing and designing the website, ensuring that it accurately reflected the institution's identity and values. The WordPress CMS was customised around their specific content needs, making it easy for the team at Fable House to regularly update information, such as staff details and important policies or documentation, without requiring extensive technical knowledge.

Our tailored education web design approach provided Fable House with a website that not only met their immediate requirements but also positioned them for future success. The site’s accessibility and ease of management mean that Fable House can continually update and expand their content as their educational offerings evolve, particularly important as they work toward Ofsted Registration.

The website successfully showcases the high-quality facilities and specialized services offered by Fable House, making it easier for prospective students, parents, and carers to find the information they need. The carefully planned site map and user-friendly design enhance navigation and ensure that all visitors can easily understand what Fable House has to offer.

By prioritising compliance with educational and regulatory standards, we ensured that the site is a reliable resource for all stakeholders. The integration of a custom WordPress CMS allows Fable House to independently manage their site, reducing ongoing maintenance costs and empowering them to focus on delivering exceptional education and care.

Overall, the website has become a key asset for Fable House, playing a vital role in promoting their services and establishing their reputation as a leader in specialised education. The positive feedback from the client reflects the success of our education web design strategy, underscoring our ability to create websites that are both functional and impactful in the educational sector.