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Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
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Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
- All-through
- South Tyneside NE34 0QA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils study towards a range of qualifications tailored to their needs. Individual planning addresses gaps in knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respect and tolerate each other; they feel safe and supported. Some struggle with behavior but are taught strategies to manage emotions.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils receive extensive support, including weekly work placements and targeted learning plans.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers plan individually for each pupil, focusing on knowledge gaps and preparing them for mainstream school.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff receive appropriate training and enjoy working at the school. They feel well supported by leaders.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have made significant improvements to the curriculum and behavior management, creating a calm environment.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is not a problem. Pupils feel safe emotionally and physically, with strong pastoral support from staff.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The safeguarding arrangements are effective, with comprehensive record-keeping and collaboration with agencies.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Weekly swimming, climbing courses, and physical education lessons provide diverse opportunities for personal development.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils in key stage 4 participate in weekly work placements, helping them prepare for adulthood and career plans.
Support for SEND: Individual plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, addressing specific requirements.
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Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 62 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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By delivering a. their own and others, the Beacon Centre is dedicated to giving our students the fundamental abilities they need to succeed as learners. Our cross curricular themes and half termly behaviour. targets actively promote the British values of democracy, the rule of law,. individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and. cultures. We are committed to making sure every student has the chance. We make a lot of effort to make sure we as part of the recently revised PREVENT agenda. provide a broad and balanced curriculum that helps safeguard young people. and beyond, implement social and emotional aspects of learning, and promote. the Prevent Team of Northumbria Police to ensure that we are protecting our. young people from being drawn into terrorism by having a robust safeguarding. policy in place to identify children at risk, and intervening as appropriate.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Local authority ratio 19 : 1