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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
- All-through
- Exeter EX2 5DW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils, including those with SEN and/or disabilities, make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers help pupils do their best in lessons; positive attitudes observed.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff quickly assess knowledge and adjust plans based on needs.
Teacher Engagement: Strong team working flexibly and creatively in challenging circumstances.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching tailored to individual strengths and interests; good progress noted.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Challenges due to two sites, but ICT use improved collaboration.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents speak highly of support and care; positive partnerships.
Communication with Parents: Detailed reports on learning achievements; strong communication with home schools.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents united in praise for education and support provided.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership team maintains high safety standards and improves safeguarding arrangements.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Developing systems to evaluate progress and improve resources.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: High expectations for staff training; regular checks by board members.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Close partnership with medical staff ensures detailed knowledge of pupil needs.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor provision developed at Exeter site; stimulating learning base at Barnstaple.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Flexible support for transitions between hospital and home schools.
Support for SEND: Staff rapidly respond; communicate with home schools to meet SEN pupils’ needs.
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 1 : 1.
This school rated Good 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
1 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1