Statement of Special Educational Need specifically for Speech and Language

    problems. The children from the unit integrate as much as possible into the main

    school and we are looking at ways to improve this even further.  

     The school itself dates back to 1969. The school is set in attractive grounds with

    many mature trees which attract an abundance of wildlife. We are able to use the

    school grounds to take learning out into the environment providing a broad and

    enriching experience for the children.  The large classrooms are well lit and each

    leads directly to the outside   - though the doors can only be opened from the

    inside.  Inside we have a well-stocked library where all the children in the main

    school have two sessions a week with our Librarian Teaching Assistant. We are lucky

    enough to have two playgrounds, one for use by Foundation Stage children and the

    other for Key Stage 1 children.  These are due for further development and will soon

    have more activities for the children to enjoy.

    Much time and effort has been spent in ensuring that our curriculum reflects the

    needs of the children and will be under review again in preparation for the

    introduction of a more creative curriculum. We are committed to ensuring that

    everyone working in school, both staff and children, has the necessary resources to

    work effectively. The teaching staff work together to plan exciting and meaningful

    learning for the children and the children use these opportunities well.

    We have a leadership team in school made up of Year group leaders, Deputy

    Headteacher and Headteacher that ensures everyone works towards a common goal.

    We also have an excellent team of Teaching Assistants who support the children and

    teaching staff to provide the best possible education. The Higher Level Teaching

    Assistants regularly teach small groups for intervention work as well as supervising

    classes during teachers’ PPA time. To all of these we can also add a very supportive

    but challenging governing body.

    Please click below for our latest Ofsted inspection report:

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/118483