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SEND
The school has two SENCOs who support pupils and their families, covering Early Years–Year 6 and Years 7–11 respectively.
“Elmfield School has two SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) available to support you and your child.”
The page directs families to Bristol's Local Offer for information about SEND services from education, health and social care agencies.
“The Bristol [Local Offer](https://www.bristol.gov.uk/web/bristol-local-offer) ‘Findability’ provides information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies, including education, health and social care.”
Pastoral
The page signposts young people to a free self-referral counselling service.
“Free, self-referral counselling service for young people age, who are experiencing low mood, depression, anxiety, phobias, self-harm, eating problems and/or anger.”
Kate Tait is the school’s Designated Safeguarding Leader.
“Designated Safeguarding Leader (DSL)”
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Ethos
The school aims to build self-esteem, character, confidence and resilience among deaf learners.
“Belong to a community which supports the development of strong personal values and self-esteem as a deaf learner in a hearing world. Succeed through our connected and enhanced curriculum, as a deaf person with character, confidence and resilience to lead a full and happy life and contribute to society.”
The school’s ethos is centred on connection, belonging and success, with personal values, confidence, resilience and social contribution.
“A Centre of Excellence where deaf children can Connect, Belong and Succeed”
Destinations
Former Elmfield students attend local colleges and specialist deaf-education providers.
“Ex Elmfield students currently attend the following colleges who will be happy to discuss Post 16 options with you: - Filton College, Bristol - City of Bristol College - Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education - The Royal School for the Deaf, Derby”
All Elmfield students progress into post-16 education.
“Elmfield has a proud tradition of 100% of students taking up Post 16 education.”
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About School
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Application Status | Accepting Now |