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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
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Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
- Secondary
- Maidstone ME16 8AU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop essential skills and are motivated to learn
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour system promotes positive behaviour effectively
Qualifications and Training: Well-trained staff provide individual support to help pupils succeed
Current Educational Practices: English leader provides useful guidance to sharpen literacy teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are ambitious and support pupils to leave with relevant qualifications
Communication: Regular personal support and monitoring ensure rigorous follow-up on non-attendance
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very happy with the school's care and fairness
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders work creatively with parents to support attendance
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils report having the help they need to achieve good qualifications
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership ensures emotional, social, and independent skill development
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying rarely happens; excellent relationships with staff
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are highly robust; students feel safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of sports including skiing motivates pupils
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Numerous trips enhance learning about health and well-being
Career Counselling Services: PSHE, careers, and citizenship programs are well thought out
Preparation for Sixth Form: All pupils who left last year are in college or employment
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have special educational needs; well-trained staff provide support
Subjects Offered: Pupils have had a say in the subjects they learn
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About Us
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1 students from age 12-17 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Work together to help all of our students attain their best level of personal accomplishment and feel proud of themselves. to offer the chance for re-engaging in education and re-integration into the mainstream. to equip students with the skills they need to improve their prospects in life while also catering to their specific requirements. to give all students the chance to earn credentials for the future. a collaboration between students, parents/caregivers, teachers, and the larger community that aims to encourage each student in giving their best effort. While being supportive, encouraging, and compassionate, the staff is nevertheless strict and constant in their demands. a secure setting for staff and students so that attention may be given to the education and social growth of all young people Our goal is to develop each student into a successful learner, a confident individual, and a civically engaged person. Therefore, the curriculum has been designed to contain topics that our students find interesting. The way the knowledge is presented maximises student re-engagement in the learning process.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 12-17 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.6 | - | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 34% | 86% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 21.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Local authority ratio 18 : 1