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South Derbyshire Support Centre
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South Derbyshire Support Centre
- Primary
- South Derbyshire DE11 0TW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders use a consistent approach to teach pupils how to read, staff received appropriate training to ensure reading books match the sounds being learned
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum that is well-designed and thought through, underpinned by programmes like Focussed programme
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should ensure all staff consistently implement the school’s behaviour policy so that rewards and sanctions are applied fairly
Performance in Maths & Reading: Comprehensive assessments are undertaken frequently, using quizzes and tests to understand the knowledge pupils have learned
Support for Falling Behind: Staff adapt lessons based on assessment findings to help fill any identified gaps in knowledge
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils have positive attitudes, attend frequently, and are punctual. However, behaviour rewards and sanctions system is not used consistently
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils attending the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities and receive support for SEMH and behavioural needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Any rare instances of bullying are dealt with swiftly and fairly, promoting a safe environment
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about fire safety, health, hygiene, and online safety. Staff are vigilant for the signs of neglect and abuse
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers tend to hold positive views, appreciating the nurturing and supportive environment
Parental Involvement: Parents engage with activities like organizing fairs and providing feedback on Ofsted Parent View
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils learn various skills including fitness, art, and music; opportunities to develop knowledge of enterprise through events like Christmas and summer fairs
Teacher Engagement: Many staff are proud to work here, feeling that leaders appreciate their well-being and workload
Impact on Student Progress: Staff adapt lessons based on frequent assessments to fill knowledge gaps and enhance student progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders perform frequent assessments using various methods to ensure adaptable teaching strategies
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent use of behaviour rewards and sanctions between staff affects pupils' behaviour understanding
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South Derbyshire Support Centre is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 15 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our center's goal is to keep your child in school and successfully reintegrate them into regular schooling after their placement. Encourage students to treat others and themselves with respect.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 5-16 | 7-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 5.6 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at South Derbyshire Support Centre
Local authority ratio 18 : 1