Caldecott Foundation School

The school is a specialist provision supporting young people with autism, SEMH, communication, sensory-processing, trauma-related and other additional needs.

“The Caldecott School is a non-maintained, special school supporting young people with a wide range of special educational needs which include: Autism, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), language and communication needs, sensory processing needs, trauma, Opposition Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).”

The school supports pupils with a broad range of special educational needs, including autism, SEMH, communication, sensory-processing and trauma-related needs.

“The Caldecott School is a non-maintained, special school supporting young people with a wide range of special educational needs which include: Autism, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), language and communication needs, sensory processing needs, trauma, Opposition Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).”

A personalised curriculum and holistic therapeutic interventions help learners overcome barriers, develop self-regulation and build life skills.

“Through a personalised curriculum offer, underpinned by a holistic approach to therapeutic interventions, we support every learner, removing barriers to success and enabling them to access learning. Our approach supports young people to identify personal strategies and self regulation skills in order to build the life-skills needed to thrive in society.”

Teachers and therapists jointly deliver a therapy-informed curriculum.

“Our Team of teachers and Therapists work closely together to deliver a therapy informed curriculum within a safe, stimulating, personalised and nurturing learning environment.”

The school offers a two-year ASDAN Employability course leading toward a Level 1 certificate and preparation for work or further training.

“The ASDAN Employability course is designed to develop the key skills, qualities, and confidence pupils’ will need to succeed in the workplace. Over a two-year period, pupils will work towards completing the Level 1 Certificate in Employability, demonstrating their readiness for employment or further training.”

The school delivers a two-year ASDAN Food Technology course leading toward a Level 1 certificate.

“Over a two-year period, pupils’ work towards completing the Level 1 Certificate in Food Technology, showcasing their ability to plan, prepare, and present a range of dishes safely and creatively.”

Pupils have access to varied extracurricular activities and regular community day trips.

“Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Day trips into the local community are a norm and strengthen pupil's social and emotional development as well as support their academic progress.”

The school provides encounters with employers and independent, impartial careers guidance for pupils in Years 7–11.

“From Primary through to Secondary, we aim to give pupils numerous encounters with a wide range of employers to challenge stereotypes and raise aspirations. Pupils from Year 7-11 will have access to independent and impartial careers guidance, focusing on the specific needs of the individual pupil to promote self-awareness and personal development.”

Staff aim to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment in which pupils can achieve their full potential.

“Governors, senior leaders and all staff teams work tirelessly to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment which allows the pupils achieve their full potential.”

The school describes its learning environment as safe, stimulating, personalised and nurturing.

“Our Team of teachers and Therapists work closely together to deliver a therapy informed curriculum within a safe, stimulating, personalised and nurturing learning environment.”

The school serves pupils only through Year 11, so this page does not evidence sixth-form provision.

“We are able to work with pupils from Year 1 to Year 11.”

Transitions, including moves to college, are carefully supported, and careers education is provided across primary and secondary classes.

“All transitions – be that moving between a key stage, re-integration to a new school or transition to college – are carefully supported. Careers (Pathways to Adulthood) is a focus for all Primary and Secondary classes at Caldecott School.”

Careers guidance is tailored to each pupil's individual needs and informed by the Gatsby Foundation's eight benchmarks.

“We are committed to using the Gatsby Foundation’s 8 benchmarks of Good Career Guidance to develop the careers program and tailor this to meet and support each pupil’s individual needs.”

Published Year 11 results report pass rates of 87.5% in Maths, 80% in English, 100% in Science and 88.8% for MES Combined.

“| Maths (EL1-L2) | 8 | 7 | 87.5% | | English (EL1 – L1) | 5 | 4 | 80% | | Science (EL1) | 5 | 5 | 100% | | MES Combined | 18 | 16 | 88.8% |”

Year 11 pupils achieved 133 ASDAN credits, averaging 26.6 per pupil.

“ASDAN Credits achieved – 133 (26.6 average per pupil)”