Harmood School

School's students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs as a defining characteristic

“their own social, emotional and mental health needs”

Students access creative therapies including Art, Equine Therapy and Music as part of provision

“they'll have wonderful creative therapies like Art, Equine Therapy and Music to help them unwind and enjoy taking part in school life.”

The school names its Designated Safeguarding Leads and Governor and provides a dedicated safeguarding contact email.

“Designated Safeguarding Lead: Beth Bailey”

Students supported to manage social, emotional and mental health with strong pastoral care and restorative practice

“This is supported by a nurture-based, trauma-informed approach with strong pastoral care and restorative practice, equipping students with the tools to understand and manage their SEMH needs.”

Year 10 students completed their BTEC Applied Science Level 1 qualification a full year early

“This year, our year 10s successfully completed their BTEC Applied Science Level 1 qualification a full year early”

Students take part in work experience placements linked to careers, e.g. a retail placement at Morrisons

“Students from Capricorn, Scorpio and Gemini recently enjoyed an exciting work experience visit to Morrisons, where they had the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience and learn more about careers in the retail industry.”

A new Bike Project intervention develops confidence, resilience, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership and enterprise skills through bicycle maintenance and repair.

“This term, we have also introduced the Bike Project, a practical intervention designed to develop confidence, resilience, problem-solving and teamwork through bicycle maintenance and repair. We have also incorporated elements of leadership and enterprise into the project.”

Core values named: Resilience, Integrity, Compassion, Ambition and Achievement, Community

“At Harmood School, our values are more than words – they are the foundation of our culture and the guiding principles behind everything we do.”

Core values of Resilience, Integrity, Compassion, Ambition and Achievement, and Community underpin school culture

“At Harmood School, our values are more than words – they are the foundation of our culture and the guiding principles behind everything we do.”

Prospective families are directed to their local SEN Case Manager to arrange a visit to the school

“speak to your local SEN Case Manager who can support you in a visit to our school.”

79% of pupils stayed in education or employment after KS4 in 2023-24

“For 2023-24, 79% of Harmood School pupils stayed in education or employment after KS4.”