Carlton Digby School

Special school providing highly specialised, personalised education for young people aged 3-18 with an EHCP

“We provide highly specialised and personalised education for young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan across the Gedling Borough and Nottinghamshire.”

All pupils at the school have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

“All pupils at Carlton Digby School have an Education, Health and Care Plan.”

The school lists named Designated Safeguarding Leads and a governor with overall safeguarding responsibility.

“Designated Safeguarding Leads: - Naomi Boulter (Head Teacher) - Brett Meats (Deputy Head Teacher) - Rachel Saunders (Assistant Head Teacher) - Tricia Marron (Assistant Head Teacher)”

School states safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils is a top priority, aiming for a safe, caring, nurturing environment.

“At Carlton Digby School, the health, safety and well-being of every young person is vitally important. We aim to ensure that young people who attend our school access a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment, allowing them to thrive and succeed.”

Employability Skills qualification covers maths, English, PSE, vocational tasters and work-related learning; some pupils also take functional skills exams

“This covers a wide range of topics, including maths, English, personal and social education, vocational tasters and work related learning skills. Some pupils will also take functional skills exams in maths, English and IT.”

95 pupils on roll taught in 12 classes

“There are currently 95 pupils on roll who are taught in 12 classes, led by experienced and dedicated teachers.”

Pupils volunteer in the local community, including litter picking and supporting clean-up of a local scout hut

“We volunteer in the local area and are proud of the work that we do. We have litter picked and supported the clean up of a local scout hut.”

Pupils volunteer in the local community, including litter picking and helping clean up a local scout hut

“We volunteer in the local area and are proud of the work that we do. We have litter picked and supported the clean up of a local scout hut.”

School's ethos is 'Together We Achieve', described as inspiring and aspirational

“We foster the vision and ethos of 'Together We Achieve' throughout our inspiring and aspirational school.”

School's ethos and motto is 'Together We Achieve', described as inspiring and aspirational

“We foster the vision and ethos of 'Together We Achieve' throughout our inspiring and aspirational school.”

In KS4/KS5 the school offers entry-level AIM Awards qualifications in Employability Skills rather than GCSEs

“In key stage 4 and 5 (if appropriate and not all pupils will access this) we offer entry level AIM Awards qualifications in Employability skills.”

Places allocated via Nottinghamshire County Council's Integrated Children's Disability Service (ICDS)

“Pupil places are allocated through the Integrated Childrens’ Disability Service (ICDS) at Nottinghamshire County Council.”

Termly parent open sessions include an SLT presentation, Q&A, and a school tour

“We hold termly parent open sessions where you will have a presentation from a member of the senior leadership team, a chance to ask questions and then a tour of the school.”