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SEND
The school provides specialist support for children with SEND, including cognition and learning difficulties.
“The Birches Specialist Support School caters for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).”
Most pupils have an EHCP when admitted; the school begins the EHCP process for certain pupils admitted without one.
“The majority of pupils have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) on admission to The Birches.”
Pastoral
The page provides external support and advice resources for adults concerned about a child's safety or wellbeing.
“Free Support and advice for adults concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child.”
The school supports children's wellbeing alongside their learning and shares activities families can try at home.
“At the Birches, we are committed to supporting children, not just in their learning, but with their wellbeing too. On this page, we will share some ideas for ways to encourage wellbeing that you can try at home.”
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Enrichment
Pupils can express ideas through an elected School Council.
“Pupils also have the opportunity to air their opinions and ideas through our School Council.”
Ethos
The school's stated motto is “Working Together Achieving Together.”
“Working Together Achieving Together”
The school aims to nurture every pupil in a safe, secure and caring learning environment.
“Through this highly experienced team, and excellent school resources, we are able to provide a challenging and rewarding learning environment for all of our individual pupils, one in which we can nurture them, to ensure that they grow, learn and develop in a safe, secure and caring environment.”
Admissions
Admissions are decided by the Local Authority in consultation with parents or carers and the headteacher.
“Admission to The Birches School is determined by the Local Authority in consultation with Parents/Carers and the Headteacher.”
Manchester Local Authority refers pupils and consults the school about whether its provision can meet each pupil's needs.
“Pupils are referred to The Birches by Manchester Local Authority (LA).”
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About School
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Application Status | Accepting Now |