What is distinctive about the work of our school?
range of age, special needs, ability. All accommodated in an inclusive approach .
geographically wide catchment area
development of a learning led curriculum that places emphasis on the development of 'competences' in learning skills, self-management, where self-awareness citizenship and preparation for adult life is central
high expectations e.g. of accreditation at KS4 including pupils working well below age related expectations - potential of everyone maximised
curriculum offered is highly flexible to take account of ever changing needs of pupils - planning is modified constantly to reflect individual needs
emphasis on rigorous formative assessment, where the pupil is actively engaged
school an inclusive community emphasis on counselling and behaviour management supports this, through a high level of individual care where individuals are at the heart of school practice
multi-professional climate very good links with outside agencies
an energy and commitment to improve and change e.g. grounds improvement project
strong involvement of governors awareness of what is happening in school e.g. visits, C & PC, co-ordinator / link governor presentations to G.B.
developing emphasis on Education with Character emphasis on P.E. and The Arts
links with other schools and the community . School an inclusive partner e.g. in across schools initiatives, supporting pupils in other schools, re-integrating pupils, accommodating short term placements
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