"Staff help pupils regulate behaviour well, responding calmly and quietly to deregulated behaviours, resulting in pupils feeling secure and safe" (Ofsted HMI, October 2022)
School Ofsted Inspection Rated ‘Good’
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The Caldecott School is a non-maintained, special school catering for young people with a wide range of special educational needs which include: Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), language and communication needs, sensory processing needs, trauma, Opposition Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Our School is part of the Caldecott Foundation, a non-profit leading specialist provider delivering therapeutic residential and fostering services to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Our Team of teachers and Therapists work closely together to deliver a therapy informed curriculum within a safe, stimulating, personalised and nurturing learning environment. Please view our full prospectus below.
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With Ofsted giving Caldecott School an overall rating of Good , “Staff place a strong focus on supporting children to have fun, try new things and have a happy life. Staff go to great lengths to create pictures, positive memory books and ‘made me smile’ notes, to provide children with a collection of happy memories. Children take these very happy memories with them when they move on.”
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Testimonials
"My child loves going to school which is something new since attending Caldecott; she comes home telling us how much she is learning."
"You are all doing a brilliant job, in such strange times. The communication has been excellent and the school, as whole, has really impressed me. (OFSTED 2017)"
"The School's curriculum suits the needs of its pupils well. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Day trips into the local community are a norm and strengthen pupil's social and emotional development as well as support their academic progress."
"I just wanted to email you and say how much we appreciate the school and everything you all do for our child."
“I've thoroughly enjoyed all of the coffee mornings I've been able to get to, but I think today was my favourite! It was really nice getting to cover so many different topics and really understand what peoples’ struggles are (and have been) - and what we are all doing to get through it.”
- Coffee Morning Feedback
"Her end of year report was so lovely & positive and made us so happy & proud."
"Your passion for teaching has inspired him to strive for excellence, and I am so thankful for the lessons you've imparted."
- Comments About Staff
"It's clear she is wanted & appreciated."
"The school community Is nice and a safe space."
"This is my longest placement, and it is going well."
"I’m happy with how my school life has worked out and I feel supported."
"The staff support us with our learning."
"The way teachers help with everything, they help you read, do maths and stay focused. They also support you to get good grades and they are tolerant."
"Staff are kind, supportive and understanding of our needs."