Belgrave School

Individualised work and support are delivered through Quality First Teaching by teachers, teaching assistants and one-to-one teaching assistants.

“Differentiated subject work, support programmes and assignments are implemented according to each learner’s needs and are delivered in the context of Quality First Teaching (QFT), by our committed team of teachers, teaching assistants and 1:1 teaching assistants.”

Every learner at the school has an Education, Health and Care Plan.

“All learners at our school have an EHCP and are fully involved in their Annual SEN Review meeting so they can provide feedback on their education and progress.”

The school can arrange outside-agency intervention and coordinate with agencies supporting learners and families.

“We can also arrange for intervention from outside agencies, and liaise and meet with external agencies who are involved in supporting our learners and their families.”

Pastoral care underpins teaching and learning so learners feel safe, supported and confident.

“Pastoral care is the foundation of all teaching and learning at Belgrave School. This approach ensures all learners feel safe, supported, and confident to engage with the learning whilst challenging themselves in achieving their full potential.”

Year 10 learners can complete a BTEC award in Home Cooking Skills.

“Learners at Belgrave School are able to complete a BTEC award in Home Cooking Skills in Year 10.”

The school offers small, structured classes taught by specialist staff.

“Small, structured classes led by specialist staff”

Lessons are taught in small groups of 8 to 12 learners.

“These lessons are taught on rotation in small groups, ranging from 8 to 12 children in a class.”

Enrichment includes cinema trips, outdoor education, science workshops, performances, residential trips and community outreach.

“Learners attend cinema trips, outdoor educational experiences, science workshops (at school and off site) and performance related activities (assemblies and end of year celebrations). Belgrave School provides the opportunity for a residential trip every other year, and also for learners to take part in community outreach projects.”

Primary learners visit an allotment, National Trust grounds and museums.

“Learners experience school trips to an allotment, local National Trust grounds and museums.”

The school prioritises mastery, depth, learning from mistakes and appropriate challenge.

“Belgrave School fosters a culture where we aim for mastery rather than performance, and depth over breadth, whilst normalising mistakes and creating optimal challenge.”

The school seeks to build an empathetic, challenging and supportive community based on respect and contribution.

“Belgrave School’s aim of providing a flourishing, empathetic and challenging community is delivered through PSHE which together with designated and time appropriate tutor time, encourages respect for others and values the contribution that each member of the school community makes. This creates an environment which is supportive and enables each leaner to fulfil their potential.”

The school caters for learners aged 8–16, so this page does not describe sixth-form provision.

“Our school caters for learners aged 8–16, offering small, structured classes, integrated therapeutic support and a calm, nurturing environment.”

Learners without an EHCP must undergo the local authority's ECHAR process.

“Learners who are identified as having additional needs but do not yet have an EHCP, will need to undergo the Education, Health and Care Assessment Request (ECHAR) process through the local authority.”

Admissions can take place at any point during the school year.

“Learners can join our school at any time during the school year and will follow a personalised curriculum package to meet their individual needs.”

The school seeks to ensure that learners progress into education, employment or training after age 16 and avoid becoming NEET.

“We are committed to ensuring that wherever possible all learners are in education, employment or training post 16 and avoid becoming NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training).”

An external company provides careers guidance and progression coaching from Year 7.

“From Year 7, learners work with NewMango, an external company who provide careers guidance and progression coaching.”