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Dacorum Education Support Centre - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Dacorum Education Support Centre
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Dacorum Education Support Centre
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- Dacorum HP2 4HS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make consistently strong progress from their various starting points and many achieve a broad range of qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils appreciate the safe and respectful environment and are well-behaved and confident.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Bespoke support programs help pupils succeed and reintegrate back into mainstream schools.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are skilled, knowledgeable, and determined to meet pupils' needs and aspirations.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers' support helps pupils acquire academic and vocational qualifications quickly.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff create a safe culture and develop trusting relationships with pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents feel DESC considers the needs of the whole family, including siblings.
Communication with Parents: Parents appreciate the support and effective communication from leaders and staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that the school knows how to get the best from their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders tenaciously follow up on concerns and work with external agencies for pupil support.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders focus on personalised, high-quality alternative provision and effective transition support.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and know staff will act quickly on any concerns.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Respectful communication and trust between staff and pupils are central.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are thorough and proactive.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have access to high-quality curriculum and vocational pathways.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The curriculum is well-designed to meet pupils' needs and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Limited access to a playing field area, but provisions are made to use local facilities.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality, individualized advice leads to appropriate post-16 destinations.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Strong progress and multiple qualification pathways ensure readiness for next stages.
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieve a broad range of qualifications including GCSEs, BTECs, and Princes Trust awards.
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Dacorum Education Support Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 4 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dacorum Education Support Centre
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
