The Kimberley School
The Kimberley School is a popular school serving the community in and around the town of Kimberley in Nottinghamshire.
In September 2012 the school acquired ‘Academy Status’, having previously been a Foundation School and a Specialist Technology College.
Around 1320 pupils attend the school with 155 following Sixth Form courses, including 20+ subjects at G.C.E. AS/A2 level (including Advanced Vocational Qualifications).
The school has developed strongly over the last few years and attracts a significant number of pupils from outside its traditional area. Levels of achievement are good and improving and the school prides itself on aiming to meet the needs of all children.
We have 85 teachers on the staff, fully qualified in their specialist areas, supported by a team of over 60 staff, including teaching assistants, administrative, clerical, technical, domestic and care staff. Catering services, cleaning, and grounds maintenance are provided through external contracts.
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Contact Details
- Contact Name
- Andrew George
- Contact Position
- Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 0115 938 7000 0115 938 7000
- office@kimberleyschool.co.uk
- Website
- kimberleyschool.co.uk
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Where to go
- Name
- The Kimberley School
- Address
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Newdigate Street
Kimberley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire - Postcode
- NG16 2NJ
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- Notes
The School is an interesting blend of older, character buildings and modern state of the art facilities.
Located in our modern well equipped Paul Smith building are the Design and Technology Faculty and Learning Resources Centre, stocked with an impressive range of reading materials, supported by computer facilities and is an ever popular place for students both in and out of lesson time.
The Nat Puri Arts Building boasts further computer suites, spacious art studios and a drama studio complete with stage lighting and sound equipment.
The school enjoys a joint use arrangement with the adjoining Leisure Centre, giving us access to a swimming pool and large sports hall in addition to our gym and training facilities. Outside, the school benefits from several synthetic pitches, hard court areas and an extensive sports playing field.
Time, Costs and Availability
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday - Friday (Term Time)
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning
Evening
Availability
- Age Ranges
- 11 - 18 years
- Other notes
At The Kimberley School we believe that happy learners are effective learners. We believe that our students are individuals and their needs differ. We make every effort to respond to those individual needs quickly and do our best to offer the level of support appropriate for each student.
Additional Local Offer Information
Local Offer
- Description
The Kimberley School is all about the achievement of our students in a safe and happy environment. We aim to support the development of our students in close partnership with parents and carers. By working closely together and keeping all communication channels open, we are giving our students their best chance of fulfilling their unique, individual potential.
It is because students are individuals that we pride ourselves on the range of opportunities we can offer through The Kimberley School. Much of this is through the diverse curriculum on offer. Of course, learning is not restricted to the school day and a great many of our students take advantage of the wide range of activities on offer at lunchtimes and after school
At The Kimberley School we believe that all children and young people are entitled to an education that enables them to make progress; that they achieve their best and become independent and confident individuals. The views, wishes and feelings of students should be sought and taken into account. Parents/ Carers have a vital role to play in supporting their child’s education. We aim for students, parents / carers and staff to work in collaboration for an effective team.
- Contact Name
- Karen Layton
- Contact Telephone
- 0115 938 7000
- Contact Email
- k.layton@kimberleyschool.co.uk and h.charlton@kimberleyschool.co.uk
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SEN Policy
School Policies
Schools Extended Local Offer Response
1. What kinds of special educational needs does the school/setting make provision for?
The Kimberley school caters for students with a range of Special Educational Needs and makes provision for the following categories of Special Education Needs:
- Communication and Interaction.
- Sensory and or Physical Disabilities.
- Cognition and Learning.
- Emotional, Social and Mental Health
These categories may include students with: Dyslexia, ASD, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Visual Impairments along with others.
2. (For mainstream schools & maintained nurseries only) How does the school/setting know if pupils need extra help and what should I do if I think that my child may have special educational needs?
When your child first comes to us we use information from:
- primary school teachers, end of key stage 2 levels
- base line testing and other initial tests in year 7
- parents/carers, application form information
- subject teachers
- specialist colleagues, external agencies
As your child gets older we use information or referrals from:
- termly assessments and interim data
- subject teachers and tutors
- parental concerns
- external agencies
If your child needs to be assessed we would use a range of assessments depending on the area of need
If a family needs support we have good working relationships with outside agencies providing a range of services and a referral can be made to them.
3.a) How does the school/setting evaluate the effectiveness of its provision for pupils with special educational needs?
The Curriculum and Pastoral Teams will monitor and review your child’s levels and pick up on any subjects where your child is not making the right amount of progress. We will use our best endeavours to put an intervention in place, where appropriate.
At the next reporting time we will check whether the right progress has been made and assess the impact of the intervention.
3.b) How will both the school/setting and I know how my child/young person is doing and how will the school/setting help me to support their learning?
Data is collected as part of ongoing assessment by the subject teachers.
This is reported three times a year (termly) to parents. In addition to this parents are encouraged to attend parent consultation evenings.
Communication is actively encouraged at The Kimberley School. Teachers will communicate with parents when necessary and the reverse is welcomed from parents.
Students are required to present their student planner to tutors on a weekly basis and show evidence that this has been signed by parents, who can also use this as a communication tool.
3.c) What is the school's approach to teaching pupils with special educational needs?
All teachers will be informed of your child’s individual needs and will adapt their lessons to meet these. Teachers have experience or are trained in doing this. This means your child can access the lessons fully.
Within school there are a variety of staff roles to help us fully support your child, such as: Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors, Heads of House / Assistant Heads of House, Keyworkers, Year Head Champions, Tutors, Looked After Child Co-ordinator and other support staff.
3.d) How will the curriculum and learning be matched to my child/young person's needs?
Most of our students follow a traditional curriculum, however a small number of learners have a more personalised curriculum to match their individual needs, interests and abilities. Examples of provisions we make are: vocational college placements in Construction, Hair and Beauty, varied work placements
3.e) How are decisions made about the type and amount of support my child/young person will receive?
Where it is felt appropriate a student may be offered additional help and support, in the forms stated above. This will be discussed with parents / carers
3.f) How will my child/young person be included in activities outside the classroom, including school trips?
All children in the school are encouraged to take part in extra activities at break time, lunchtime and after school.
Day and residential trips are open to all children to enable them to access a wider curriculum.
3.g) What support will there be for my child/young person's overall well-being?
At The Kimberley School we take our pastoral responsibilities seriously. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of student support and guidance. One way we support our students is by assigning them to a form tutor.
There are also additional members of staff at The Kimberley School who are able to provide pastoral support, as listed above.
There are opportunities outside lesson times where students can be supported if required. These include: a supervised Breakfast Club at the start of the school day; break and lunchtime support and after school activities including ‘Chillax’.
4. (For mainstream schools and maintained nurseries) Who is the school/setting's special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) and what are their contact details.
The Special Education Needs Team are made up of:
Helen Charlton (Assistant SENCO)
Karen Layton (Learning Support Leader)
Fran Haywood (EMET SENCO)
Contact Details
Phone Number: 0115 938 7000 (Ext 218)
Email addresses:
h.charlton@kimberleyschool.co.uk, k.layton@kimberleyschool.co.uk
5.a) What training have staff supporting special educational needs had and what is planned?
Staff at Kimberley School who work with students with Special Educational Needs have a range of expertise gained through training and experience in a variety of areas and will work with students depending on need.
For example
- In Manual Handling to administer physiotherapy.
- Training in specific areas of ASD including Pathological Demand Avoidance.
5.b) What specialist services and expertise are available or accessed by the setting/school?
Kimberley School regularly consults with professionals in a variety of fields to secure their support and guidance with their complex needs
6. How will equipment and facilities to support pupils with special educational needs secured? How accessible is the school/setting?
Equipment and facilities at Kimberley School have been adapted so it is a fully accessible site. Adaptations to the building have been made to enable students to access the site independently; such as ramps, lifts and specialist equipment e.g. rise and fall tables.
If the need arises Kimberley School will endeavour to secure funding for specialist equipment.
7. What are the arrangements for consulting parents of pupils with special educational needs? How will be I involved in the education of my child/young person?
The school will send home three reports each year which will show current and target levels and report on attitude to learning, behaviour and homework.
We welcome the involvement of parents/carers and want to keep you up to date and involved with your child’s progress.
We do this through:
- parents’ evenings
- comments in planners
- telephone calls
- appointments made with individual teachers
- review meetings
- annual reviews
(for those with an Education Health Care Plan)
The school provides information for parents through:
- The Kimberley School newsletter
- Information on the website and VLE
- Open evenings
- Letters home
- Tutor / Information evenings (for specific year groups)
8. What are the arrangements for consulting young people with SEN and involving them in their education?
Students are encouraged to:
• take part in pupil voice activities
• attend review meetings
• contribute to target setting and reviewing
• communicate any issues or concerns to key staff members
9. What do I do if I have a concern or complaint about the SEN provision made by the school/setting?
In the first instance contact the subject teacher or your child’s tutor who may refer your concerns to a more senior member of staff if needed.
The school has a formal complaints policy which can be found on the website.
10. How does the governing body involve other organisations and services (e.g. health, social care, local authority support services and voluntary organisations) in meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and supporting the families of such pupils?
As a school we can access a range of services including:
Early Help Unit and Targeted Support Services
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Social Care
School health
Educational Psychology Service
These services are contacted when necessary and appropriate, according to your child’s needs.
11. How does the school/setting seek to signpost organisations, services etc who can provide additional support to parents/carers/young people?
If a need is identified for additional support for a child this will be done through consultation with parents and referrals will be made, where appropriate.
12. How will the school/setting prepare my child/young person to: i) Join the school/setting?
Many strategies are in place to enable your child’s transition to be as smooth as possible, these include:
- Discussions with the previous and receiving educational establishments prior to the student joining or leaving. These could include: the SEN Department attending review meetings; observing the student in their current setting; exchanging information with relevant sources.
- All Year 6 students attend transition sessions, including an optional Induction Club.
- Additional visits are arranged, where appropriate, for students who need extra time in their new school.
- The SEN Department are willing to meet parents / carers prior to their child joining the school.
ii) Transfer between phases of education (e.g. early years to primary, primary to secondary etc)?
In preparation for completion of Year 11, careers and future plans are discussed at both Year 10 and Year 11 review meetings.
All students will receive careers guidance whilst at school and will be directed to suitable venues and courses with the support of key members of staff and parents.
Students are supported to attend college open days, complete the application process and attend induction days. Depending on the level of need this may include staff accompanying students and providing transport to and from the venue.
As with transfer from Primary to Secondary, information will be shared with placements. This may include:
- Support currently in place
- Exam access arrangements
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Academic Levels
- Strategies used for effective working
iii) Prepare for adulthood and independent living?
Throughout their time at Kimberley students are encouraged to manage their own timetable and develop organisational skills.
Students are assessed individually and specific work on life skills is provided where appropriate.
Key Workers can provide support in the following ways:
- Accessing public transport
- Completion of daily tasks such as budgeting, preparing simple meals.
Breakfast club runs on a daily basis which encourages students to prepare toast and hot drinks as well as ensure responsibility for clearing away.
13. Where can I access further information?
Further information regarding any of the above points can be accessed from:
Contacting the school directly
Tel: 0115 9387000
Email: office@kimberleyschool.co.uk
The school website
www.kimberleyschool.co.uk