The Derby High School

The page links to the Bury SEND Local Offer.

“[Bury SEND Local Offer](https://www.bury.gov.uk/social-care-and-support/child-care-and-support/children-with-disabilities/bury-send-local-offer)”

The school aims to create an inclusive environment in which students with additional needs can thrive.

“Create an inclusive environment where students with additional needs can thrive.”

The school collaborates with families, external agencies, and the Local Authority when supporting students.

“Close collaboration with parents/carers, external agencies, and the Local Authority.”

Student support includes buddies, wellbeing mentors, senior students, counselling, and safeguarding teams.

“Support systems such as Buddies , wellbeing mentors, our senior student team, counselling and safeguarding teams ensure every student feels secure to make informed choices.”

Enrichment includes work-based encounters, leadership roles and active citizenship.

“We offer work-based encounters, leadership roles and active citizenship within the community developing aspirations, character and a solid moral compass.”

The Derby Diploma Programme provides extracurricular opportunities that develop interests and leadership skills.

“A wide range of extra-curricular opportunities through The Derby Diploma Programme empowers students to develop interests and leadership skills.”

The curriculum is described as ambitious, inclusive, and meaningful, with principles covering enrichment, life skills, leadership, independence, next steps, challenge, ethics, and empathy.

“Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, inclusive, and meaningful. It is underpinned by 10 core principles , captured in the word RESILIENCE : - R – Real World - E – Engaging & Enriching - S – Skills for Life - I – Inclusive - L – Leadership - I – Independence - E – Encourages Reflection - N – Next Steps - C – Challenge - E – Ethics & Empathy”

The values shape a community culture focused on excellence, respect, confidence, and positive contribution.

“These values shape our culture and inspire everyone in our community to strive for excellence, respect others, grow into confident individuals, and contribute positively to the world around them.”

The school claims its academic performance, measured by pupil progress, is consistently the highest in Bury.

“Academic accomplishments are year-on-year the highest in Bury as measured by the exceptional progress made.”

The school states that its academic accomplishments are the highest in Bury year after year, measured by progress.

“Academic accomplishments are year-on-year the highest in Bury as measured by the exceptional progress made.”