Market Field School

Curriculum is designed to meet the complex and diverse needs of pupils.

“complex and diverse needs”

Market Field is a special school for pupils aged rising 5 to 16 with moderate and complex learning difficulties

“Market Field School is a special school that caters for children and young people aged rising 5 to 16, all of whom have moderate and complex learning difficulties.”

School has a dedicated wellbeing team offering therapy interventions, using a multi-agency approach and referrals to outside agencies like EWMHS.

“At Market Field School, mental health and wellbeing therapy interventions and advice underpins and complements our curriculum, enabling children to access their education effectively.”

The school has a named Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSLs, with a clear escalation contact for safeguarding concerns.

“Any concerns regarding Safeguarding should be directed to Samantha Elliott or, in her absence, one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads on 01206 825195”

Pupils take part in selected community activities and visits, such as to care homes and Remembrance Events

“participation in carefully selected activities, events and visits within the local community such as to care homes or to participate in Remembrance Events.”

Curriculum is enriched through community visits offering new experiences and skills.

“The curriculum is enriched with visits within the community, providing opportunities for new experiences and skills.”

Core values are Respect, Excellence and Friendship.

“Respect, Excellence and Friendship”

School describes its curriculum as ambitious, inclusive and aspirational for all pupils regardless of starting point.

“ambitious, inclusive and aspirational for all pupils”

not applicable - school is a day special school for pupils aged 5-16, no sixth form provision

“We are a day special school for pupils aged 5-16 who experience difficulties primarily in the areas of Cognition and Learning or Communication and Interaction.”

Admission is via the Local Authority's EHCP process through Essex County Council's Special Educational Needs Department

“The admitting authority is the Local Authority so all requests for a place must be made through Essex County Council’s Special Educational Needs Department as part of the EHCP process or review of the EHCP.”

Pupils are prepared for further education, training, employment or supported provision as their next steps.

“including further education, training, employment or supported provision”

Pathway 3 students may move to a mainstream college with support or spend time at Market Field College.

“Students on Pathway 3 may choose to move to a mainstream college with support or may benefit from a year or two at Market Field College on Pathway 3.”

100% pass rate across Functional Skills, Entry Levels, BTEC and ASDAN qualifications

“100% pass rate across all strands and all levels (Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3)”

GCSE Art 100% pass rate (12 entries)

“GCSE Art - 100% pass rate (grade 1-4) (12 entries)”