Isebrook School

Isebrook is a secondary special school for students aged 11-18 with complex needs, primarily Cognition and Learning Difficulties.

“Isebrook is a secondary special school in Kettering, catering for students aged 11–18 with a range of complex needs. All of our students have Cognition and Learning Difficulties as their primary need.”

Isebrook is a special school where all admitted children have an EHC plan, with primary need of cognition & learning

“In accordance with North Northamptonshire (Northants) LA policy, all children and young people admitted to Isebrook will have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.”

The school states it is committed to safeguarding and meeting the needs of children and young people.

“As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and meeting the needs of children and young people.”

The school names a specific Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Sharon Taylor, Senior Welfare Manager, alongside a wider safeguarding team including the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.

“Safeguarding Lead (DSL)”

Students took part in a wide range of outdoor adventurous activities including kayaking, canoeing, archery, bouldering, raft building, campfires and zip lines.

“Throughout the residential, students embraced every opportunity to try something new, taking part in a wide range of exciting activities including kayaking, canoeing, archery, bouldering, raft building, campfires, zip lines, and even a glow stick disco.”

A staff member was invited to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party recognising students' outstanding contribution to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme.

“A member of staff from our school recently had the honour of attending a prestigious Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of the outstanding contribution our students make to the Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award programme.”

School aims to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

“We work together to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.”

The page frames safety as a shared responsibility of the whole school community, reflecting safeguarding as central to the school's ethos.

“Everyone has a responsibility to make sure that students within Isebrook School are safe.”

Post-16 students at Isebrook School (a SEND school) took part in a residential adventure trip to the Frontier Centre with outdoor adventurous activities.

“This year, a group of our Post 16 students visited the Frontier Centre for an action-packed residential, filled with outdoor adventurous activities that encouraged them to challenge themselves, build confidence, and create lasting memories.”

Post-16 curriculum ('Foundations for the Future') is designed to prepare every learner for a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent adult life

“At Isebrook School, our Post 16 Foundations for the Future Curriculum is designed to prepare every learner for a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent adult life.”

Appeals against admission decisions go through the SEN courts tribunal process, with two months from date of naming to appeal

“As North Northamptonshire Local Authority are the school admissions authority, any appeal needs to be lodged through the SEN courts via the tribunal process.”

All admission requests are brokered through the local authority via the North Northamptonshire EHC Team

“All requests for places will be brokered through the local authority.”

Curriculum aims to prepare learners not just for the next stage of education but for adulthood and beyond

“preparing them not just for the next step in education, but for adulthood and beyond.”

KS4 curriculum is tailored to individual aspirations to prepare students for a role, employment sector, further education, or a fulfilled supported life

“The curriculum within KS4 is tailored to suit students’ individual aspirations and aims to support students in acquiring the skills needed for a specific role, employment sector, further education, or for a fulfilled, supported life.”