School Update 29th December
Dear Parent
We hope this finds you enjoying a peaceful Christmastime….
Having come so very close to achieving DfE registration back in July, it is with immense pleasure, excitement and pride that we are able to announce that, as of December 30th, Abbot’s Way School is formally registered with the Department for Education as a Specialist Independent School.
Please click here to peruse our final Ofsted pre-inspection report, which includes comments such as:
‘The joint headteachers are outward-looking. They have established an advisory governing body. The members of this board are suitably qualified to advise and support leaders. For example, one member is a national leader of school governance’
‘Leaders have also created an Associates team. This team of experienced professionals is well placed to offer leaders support and advice in establishing a high-quality provision for pupils with specific learning difficulties’
‘Leaders have a clear understanding of relevant health and safety regulations to ensure that pupils will be safe on the school premises. The site complies with fire safety regulations’
‘The joint headteachers, who are also the proprietors, are committed to providing a high-quality education for the pupils at their school. They have taken effective action to address the issues raised at the time of the first pre-registration inspection. The school is now likely to meet all requirements.’
‘Leaders understand the needs of the pupils who will attend the school. Leaders recognise that most pupils who attend the school will have had negative experiences in school. Many will have missed stages of learning’
‘Detailed schemes of work are in place. These schemes of work provide a framework for teaching matched to pupils' academic needs. These plans demonstrate how teachers will deliver the curriculum to each year group’
We wanted to give you this news as immediately as we could and we will send out a further update to registered and prospective parents with more detailed plans for the coming term imminently.
Relevant LAs have been notified of our registration, and we will work closely with them to secure placements for prospective students.
Collaborative organisations and professionals are also being made aware of our status and we will liaise with them ongoing to assure continued and valuable relationships.
With our very best wishes for a safe and Happy New Year, and huge thanks as always for all of your support.
Here’s where the journey and hard work starts in earnest!
Best wishes
Hellen, Gareth and the team at Abbot’s Way School