School Profile
Coppice School Profile
Published September 2008
Coppice School
Headteacher - Ms Lynne Jarred
Ash Hill
Hatfield
Doncaster
DN7 6JH
01302 844883
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Children’s service Authority: Doncaster
Age Range: 3-19
Number of pupils: 102
Head Teacher: Ms Lynne Jarred
Chair of Governors: Ms C Poppy
What have been our successes this year?
The school has had a very successful year. The school is well supported by its local community which has enabled good links to be made. The school shares its site with a local secondary school, this year strong links have been made for KS 3,4 and 5 to have weekly visits to the school to participate in a wide range of activties. Also links have been made with Goole College a group of KS 4 and 5 students have been attending on a weekly basis to participate in cooking and art activities. This has been a such a success that we have arranged for two groups to go next year.
We believe swimming to be an essential part to the PE curriculum so although we have a school pool KS 3,4 and 5 students attend Thorne Leisure centre on a weekly basis for structured swimming lessons. Links have been made with a local gym for pupils to use the cardio vascular equipment and to learn the importance of staying healthy. A group af students went to Bendgrigg Outdoor Adventures Activity Centre in the Lake District. The students were involved in lots of outdoor pursuits and had a fantastic time. Another group had a 3 night stay at Hatfield Water Park where they were involved in a wide range of activities. Sports Day was a massive success this year and fun was had by all. A fantastic new open soft play area has been opened for the foundation pupils. The pupils spends lots of time learning new skills through various play activities.We are committed to PE and staying healthy and this has been recognised through gaining the Healthy Schools Award in May of this year.
We have opened a new library with lush surroundings, new books and a new reading scheme.
Drama has been very successful this year with a fantastic performance at Christmas and a great talent show in the summer.
Overall the school appearance and facilities have been improved by new carpets and curtains in all the classrooms. The tennis courts and surrounding areas have been resurfaced and re-fenced.
We have also launched a fantastic new website this year to enable parents and other outside agencies to be kept informed with the activities and events that are taking place within the school.
Extra curricular clubs have been established and are wanting to develop this area much further next year.
What are we trying to improve?
We are trying to improve our outside space especially the playgrounds. We also want more structured break times and lunch times by giving the pupils a choice of activities to participate in. This will be established through staff training and ordering of new equipment.
We are also improving our 6th form with a whole new structure, organisation and curriculum. A common room and kitchen facilities are been built over the summer.
One of our major aims this year is to develop our extended schools timetable. To hopefully introduced lots of after school clubs, lunch time clubs and a breakfast club.
How much progress do pupils make?
A new assessment method has been introduced this year. Non core records are assessed and recorded termly. Core records are also assessed termly through the use of PIVOTS. A sample of pupils work is assessed and saved in a portfolio on a termly basis.
Key stage 4 and 5 pupils have gained accreditation in ASDAN Life Skills Entry Level 1,2 and 3. Transition Challenge and EDI Numeracy and Literacy Entry Level 1 and 2 this year.
How have our results changed over time?
Coppice School is a new school which opened on the 1st September 2008 details will be added next year.
How are we making sure that every child gets teaching to meet their individual needs?
Teaching in key stage 3,4 and 5 is almost entirely from subject specific specialists. All accredited work is set at the correct entry or pre entry level for the individual pupil – not class. Throughout the school lessons are planned at different levels to meet the wide range of abilities. Children are supported in all lessons by Special Needs Assistants who are aware of the children’s needs and differentiate work to suit the indivulas ability. All staff use a wide range of information on pupils to plan appropriate work and this is linked to IEP’s and SEN statements.
The school is keen to involve outside agencies in the development of our children. We have close links with Connexions, EWO, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Autistic Services amongst others. In addition we value the views and opinions of parents.
We have also employed an Autism Specialist who is enabling us with development of various activities and strategies.
We have links with the local secondary school, primary schools and Goole college.
The school also have several staff that hold specific SEN qualifications.
What have pupils told us about the school, and what have we done as a result?
We take account of pupils views and have established good procedures for hearing their comments and what they have to say about the school. In addition we have a school council that meets weekly and makes numerous suggestions and involves its self in various aspects of school life. As a result we have:
➢ College placements
➢ A playground buddy system
➢ Prefects
➢ A paper recycling system
➢ A questionnaire to parents and children that are acted upon by the schools management team
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How do we make sure our pupils are safe and well supported?
The health, safety and individual needs of our learners are carefully catered for by:
➢ Supervised at all times
➢ Encouraging Healthy Eating both at lunch times and break times
➢ Putting individual care plans in place where they are regularly updated.
➢ Putting Behaviour Support Plans in place where they are required and regularly updated
➢ School nurse on site at all times
➢ Providing all staff with a 2 day course (Team Teach) to train in de-escalation and restrain techniques.
➢ Providing water bottles and a water fountain for all pupils
➢ Providing outdoor play areas and a range of stimulating toys and equipment
➢ Ensuring that all staff have basic First Aid training
➢ Issuing guidelines for child protection that are followed by all staff and overseen by a known officer
➢ Designating a member of staff as responsible for all Health and Safety issues
➢ Maintaining an anti bullying and anti-racist policies
➢ Supporting vulnerable individuals e.g attendance at Looked After Children reviews
What activities and options are available to pupils?
The school provides a wide and varied range of activities for learners including:
➢ Residential activity holidays
➢ Various games and sporting events
➢ Visits to local sports facilities: Gym, swimming etc..
➢ Visits to places of interest to support learning
➢ Links with other schools and colleges to take part in various actvties.
➢ Parties at relevant times
➢ Concerts and talent shows
How are we working with parents and the community?
We give the highest importance to involving parents in the education of their children to ensure that the learners are happy and make good progress. To ensure this we have:
➢ Induction sessions for parents and pupils
➢ Termly meetings to discuss IEPs and progress
➢ Welcome packs and prospectuses
➢ Home visits where necessary for looked after children reviews
➢ Involvement in community activities
➢ Home/school books to maintain communication with parents
➢ News letters
➢ School web site
➢ Progress and achievement reports
➢ Frequent calls home to detail progress being made, to reinforce praise or to explain sanctions if needed
➢ Parent governors
➢ Annual reviews
The school is committed to developing positive links with parents and maintains an Open Door policy.
What do our pupils do after leaving this school?
When our pupils leave us at the age of 19 they join a range of colleges and Social Education Centres including:
Goole College, Doncaster College, Sheffield College, Doncaster College for the Deaf and Linkage College.
Thorne SEC, Hayfield SEC, Balby SEC and Conisbrough SEC.
Transition to colleges and SEC is aided by:
➢ Discussion with teachers
➢ Discussion at annual review meetings
➢ Visits to colleges and SEC
➢ Transfer Information
Transition plans are formulated with the help of Paula Dixon from Connexions at annual review meetings.
Ofsted view of this school?
Coppice School is a new school which opened on the 1st September 2008. Information for this section will be added once an inspection has taken place.
What have we done in response to ofsted?
Coppice School is a new school which opened on the 1st September 2008. Information for this section will be added once an inspection has taken place.
Ofsted’s view of our school?
Coppice School is a new school which opened on the 1st September 2008. Information for this section will be added once an inspection has taken place.
More information:
If you would like any more information about school policies, admissions, finance, school food and our complaints procedure, please contact us:
By telephone: 01302 844883
Our Website: http://www.coppicespecialschool.com