Easthorpe School
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
About Easthorpe School
Situated in Ruddington on the edge of Nottingham in the East Midlands, Easthorpe School provides specialist education for 7-18 year olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH).
Our pupils may have a number of diagnoses including: ASD, ACES, ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs.
Our Educational Approach
We are passionate about what we do and that’s providing a high-quality, aspirational education for children offering individual learning programmes. We take a holistic view of each of our children, offering individual care and a complete range of support that’s constantly evolving with their needs including:
- Small bespoke groupings of 4-6 children plus a class teacher/tutor and at least one Teaching Assistant per group across our spacious site, with appropriate boundaries in place to safeguard all children.
- Working together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement.
- Offering safe learning areas for our younger pupils to ensure they are able to thrive and grow while receiving high quality teaching based on the National Curriculum. Teachers adapt the pupils learning to suit their ability and needs.
- A broad curriculum leading to external accreditation at GCSE level, with enhancement opportunities for vocational qualifications such as functional skills, ASDAN,Entry Level and AQA awards. In addition to these enterprise-driven qualifications, Entry Level Employability Skills and Towards Independence programmes will be offered
- On-site team equipped and trained to support children with individual communication needs.
- Trained staff to work with and support young people with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the impact that their experiences may have had on them. By working in a trauma informed way we can help our young people to have a better future.
Ofsted Outstanding Rating
Easthorpe school is rated outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. View our latest Ofsted report.
Location
At Easthorpe School, pupils receive guidance and support in a highly nurturing environment. Staff warmly welcome pupils as they arrive. Pupils who are new to the school quickly settle into school life. This is because staff know pupils’ individual needs and backgrounds very well. Pupils thrive here.
- Ofsted Inspection ReportAt Easthorpe School, we want to provide education and support that makes a real difference to the quality of life experienced by our pupils and their families.
- Laura Austin - Headteacher