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Willow House Hospital Education - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Willow House Hospital Education
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Willow House Hospital Education
- Secondary
- Wokingham RG41 2RE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Young people leave the hospital school having made excellent progress, most having achieved at least one GCSE-equivalent qualification.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The atmosphere was purposeful and pupils were appropriately engaged in a range of learning activities.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers trained as examiners and developed their understanding of the new GCSE curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers work very effectively with clinical staff to support pupils to apply life skills to their learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are continuing to gain confidence about the judgments they make about pupils’ progress over time.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents interviewed would recommend the school to others.
Communication: Pupils' well-being and resilience are assessed daily, and this information is shared effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents commented very positively, highlighting how staff go ‘beyond the extra mile’.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts by maintaining high standards and supporting pupils with complex needs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders addressed previous inspection improvements effectively, capturing pupils' achievements robustly.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are thorough, ensuring pupils feel very safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils receive guidance on managing risks such as sexting and social media.
Extracurricular Offerings: A performance poet helped pupils develop a poetry anthology.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers make the most of opportunities to widen the curriculum despite challenges.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders ensure that pupils at risk of not finishing their studies can access suitable further training and education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Teachers help pupils effectively with A-level courses, preparing them well for exams and further study.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders are determined to meet the needs of pupils referred under the Mental Health Act.
Subjects Offered: School introduced functional skills and photography courses to meet pupils’ needs more effectively.
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Willow House Hospital Education is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 2 : 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 | 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |