The ArtsXchange

Provision designed for young people with a wide range of SEND, including SEMH and ASD

“making The ArtsXchange an exceptional Alternative Provision with expertise to meet the needs of young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, including both SEMH and ASD”

Trust works exclusively with children with special educational needs, delivered by highly-skilled staff

“Working exclusively with children with special educational needs, our team of highly-skilled and caring staff members deliver excellent pedagogy and a vibrant curriculum that helps young people to thrive, empowering them to aspire towards opportunities in their future, leading to successful and fulfilled lives.”

The school has a Designated Safeguarding Team including a DSL, multiple DDSLs, and a Lead Safeguarding Governor for reporting welfare and safeguarding concerns.

“If you have any concerns regarding the safety, mental health, or well-being of a child at our school, please immediately contact a member of our team below:”

Holistic approach considers emotional wellbeing of students and staff as paramount, resolving conflict through positive discussion

“We consider the emotional wellbeing of our students and staff paramount for nurturing individuals and cultivating community. We resolve conflict through positive discussion and never through physical coercion”

Described as providing an outstanding Performing Arts and Media education with industry-standard learning spaces

“An outstanding Performing Arts and Media education”

Purpose-built specialist facilities including Theatre, Dance Studio, Recording Studio, Music Technology Suites, Film and Photography Studios support the performing arts curriculum

“facilities have been purpose built to offer a range of high specification specialist teaching spaces including a Theatre, Dance Studio, Recording Studio, Music Technology Suites, Film and Photography Studios”

College community described as a family where students feel safe, supported and free to express themselves

“College should be a place where students feel safe, supported, and free to express themselves.”

Ofsted (May 2024) found the school has established a safe and nurturing learning environment where pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

“they have established a safe and nurturing learning environment where pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.”

Students work on full-time Level 2 & 3 Diplomas in Creative & Performing Arts taught by specialist practitioners

“Students work on full-time Level 2 & 3 Diplomas in the Creative & Performing Arts, supported by additional core curriculum studies.”

The ArtsXchange is an Alternative Provision specialising in Performing Arts and Media, meeting the needs of young people with SEMH and ASD

“making The ArtsXchange an exceptional Alternative Provision with expertise to meet the needs of young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, including both SEMH and ASD”

Curriculum guides creatively-inspired young people towards fulfilling lives and employment within the creative industries

“Our expertise guides and directs creatively-inspired young people towards fulfilling lives and employment within the creative industries.”

The Beckmead Family of Schools was judged Outstanding by Ofsted

“The Beckmead Family of Schools was judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted.”

Positive Ofsted inspection commentary dated May 2024 is featured on the page, with a link to the latest Ofsted report and the Ofsted website provider page.

“Ofsted, May 2024”