Lindsworth School

Lindsworth School identifies itself as a SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) special school in Birmingham.

“We are a SEMH school in Birmingham.”

The Deputy Headteacher, Julie Coombs, is the named SENCo

“Julie Coombs Deputy Headteacher is the named SENCo.”

Concerns are passed to the school's designated safeguarding lead, with a dedicated DSL Team contact.

“who to pass the concern on to - the school's designated safeguarding lead”

A strong team of pastoral staff works closely with pupils and families/carers to meet pupils' needs

“There is a strong team of pastoral staff who work closely with pupils and families/carers to ensure that the needs of the pupils are met.”

Parent testimonial notes the school offers smaller classes and a more flexible approach.

“If your child needs the support of smaller classes and a more flexible approach I would recommend Lindsworth”

The school runs a variety of enrichment activities at lunchtime and after school

“We run a variety of enrichment activities for our pupils, some of these are held at lunch time, and some after school.”

Pupils can access residential provision and off-site/residential activities

“Some pupils access our residential provision, for up to 4 nights a week. In addition we also offer a range of off-site and residential activities for pupils during the time they are with us.”

School describes itself as a vibrant, nurturing SEMH learning community supporting every child to reach their potential.

“It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to Lindsworth School, a vibrant and nurturing learning community where every child is supported to reach their full potential. We are a SEMH school in Birmingham.”

Named core values of Positivity, Respect, Independence, Determination and Equality run through curriculum and social interactions.

“At Lindsworth School we take pride in everything we do, the fundamental values of this include: positivity, respect, independence, determination and equality. These values are interwoven throughout our curriculum, personal development and social interactions”

Many pupils transfer to college placements after school, with advice from staff and Connexions and opportunities to visit colleges

“Many pupils transfer into a variety of College placements. They are given advice and guidance by school staff and Connexions, there are also opportunities to visit a variety of colleges during the last couple of years at Lindsworth.”

Ofsted rated the school 'Good' in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, and Leadership and Management, and 'Outstanding' for Personal Development.

“We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised the strength of our school, awarding us ‘Good’ in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes and Leadership and Management; while celebrating our commitment to ‘Outstanding’ Personal Development.”

Ofsted rated the school 'Good' in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, and Leadership and Management, and 'Outstanding' for Personal Development.

“We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised the strength of our school, awarding us ‘Good’ in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes and Leadership and Management; while celebrating our commitment to ‘Outstanding’ Personal Development.”