Head of Learning - Further Education

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We are a successful, purpose built, mixed special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 – 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.

With the exception of those pupils occasionally admitted in the Foundation Stage on an assessment basis all pupils have a statement of special educational need, falling principally into the categories of severe and complex or profound and multiple. A smaller number of students have moderate learning difficulties and a significant number have an additional diagnosis of autism.

The school experiences a variable pattern of referrals and admissions and whilst it is usual for children to be admitted at the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 age there are a significant number of children that are admitted at other ages. Admissions also take place regularly throughout the school year.

Although the catchment area for the school extends beyond the geographical boundaries of Basildon the vast majority of pupils live in the local area.

In January 2009 the school moved to new purpose built premises, which were further extended in September 2011 to provide even more specialist spaces. The school now has facilities that are second to none within the UK and we are regularly visited or consulted on matters of special school design.

Our vision is to continue developing and improving the quality of provision available to our students and our Academy Council, parents and staff are enthusiastic and committed to the proposed plans.  We believe that our proposals will enhance the education and quality of life for the children and young people currently in the school and lead to better outcomes for them in adult life.

Our most recent successful Ofsted inspection recognised that we are an Outstanding school, commenting 'The quality of education for pupils with profound and multiple special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Pupils thrive in this high-quality learning environment. '

Values and Ethos

We are committed to providing all our pupils with an excellent educational

experience that supports them in becoming confident, respectful and caring individuals.

We do this by providing:

• A stimulating and exciting curriculum
• A safe, stimulating learning environment offering therapeutic, sensory and
• medical interventions when needed
• Skilled staff who have access to high quality training
• Partnerships with parents and positive links with the community
• An environment where everyone is of equal worth and is treated with dignity and respect

Community Code

We have a Community Code that underpins our values.

Care for each other

• Be helpful to others
• Be generous in thoughts and actions
• Give consideration to the needs of others
• Be charitable
• Show compassion and kindness

Show respect

• Show understanding and tolerance towards each other
• Be kind and polite
• Value the views of others
• Demonstrate fairness in your actions

Have confidence

• Be self assuredShow dedication and the will to succeed
  Trust in those who support you
  Have the courage to persevere

Aims

Entitlement - all children are entitled to equality of opportunity and high quality learning experiences;

Empowerment - all children are people first and have a basic human need for realising their self-worth and raising self-esteem;

Enablement - all children have potential to learn from quality learning experiences.

It is the aim of Pioneer School Staff, with the help of our multi-agency partners, to provide children and young people with the highest possible standard of education and care through recognition of their individual needs, thus enabling them to realise their full potential.

We are committed to offering our pupils access and entitlement to a broad differentiated and relevant curriculum which meets their individual needs and which prepares them realistically for the future.

Our Curriculum

To view our curriculum please click here 

Ofsted

At the recent Ofsted inspection (30 -1 May 2019) inspectors found that Pupils make substantial progress, personally and academically, across the full curriculum during their time at the school. This is because of the high-quality teaching they receive. Pupils make remarkable progress in communication, reading, writing and mathematics they join in lessons with enthusiasm; lessons proceed easily and well.

The report also complimented the way that teachers and teaching assistants met the wide range of needs within classes. Commenting that 'Teaching captures pupils’ interests. Pupils often experience a sense of awe and wonder when learning. For example, the immersive room is an excellent provision for pupils to fully experience different and engaging environments.'

Inspectors were also impressed by the attitude of the students. They felt that behaviour of pupils was outstanding. Inspectors also felt that the school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.

To view the full Ofsted report please click  https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/pioneer-school/statutory-information/ofsted-reports

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Staff Benefits

Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences  that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.

Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme).  Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.