Cavendish School

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Cavendish school was set up in June 2000 to provide a broad and balanced education for children who have been excluded from mainstream schools. It is a happy and safe environment that provides National Curriculum subjects and a host of additional sports and activities.
Often our pupils come from difficult backgrounds and we aim to help them not only benefit from learning but to build up skills and social confidence for the many years of adult life which follows. We have strong links to the appropriate services in the local community and involve Careers Advisors, the Health Service, Police, Local Colleges, and the Youth Services to widen the curriculum and provide motivation.
We believe it is our responsibility to help every student to realize their potential. We place equal value on personal development, preparation for life after school, and academic progress and are committed to providing individual programs of study for all our students.
We aspire to create a learning environment where all “want” to learn rather than “have” to learn by developing education tailored to the individual needs of each pupil and student.
Cavendish School works hard to provide a rich and balanced educational environment that caters for the whole person-academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and environmentally. We aim to meet the needs of all our students as well as developing their ability to be independent responsible learners. In this way, we will raise aspirations, unlock potential and work to achieve excellence through encouraging a “can do” culture which nurtures confident and competent people.
Our ethos is based on “Every day is a fresh start”. This allows for mistakes to be made and risks are taken with learning in an environment that is safe and caring. We believe that we are all different but all equal and it is our commitment to inclusion, compassion, and understanding throughout all aspects of the life and culture of the school.
Our learning ethos is firmly rooted in our code of conduct and the values which arise from our purpose statement and our ethos. Our goal is that these will permeate every aspect of school life. We will continually measure and evaluate our performance using the code of conduct and the values as our guide.
We value each individual and will protect their right to freedom and choice. We will work actively against discrimination and social exclusion and seek equal opportunities for all. Therefore we will respect the beliefs and practices of people of all faiths and work to ensure that the school provides a welcoming environment for all. We commit to diversity and reflect this in the way we deliver education.
We consider it important to respect the school environment and our local community. We all commit to respect the environment through considering sustainability and bio-diversity. We try to exercise wisdom, integrity, and responsibility in the use of all the resources around us.
The curriculum at the Cavendish School is broad and balanced in both key stages 3 and 4, but students in KS4 are offered a mixture of Entry Level, GCSE subjects, and vocational programs.
The learning process supports the development of a positive identity for all students, together with respect for differences. All students undertake baseline assessments in mathematics and English at the start of their program at the school. These tests indicate strengths and weaknesses and inform individual learning programs.
We are directly funded to provide education for students from the neighboring Local authorities. We are a school with a mixed population of students aged 11-16. The school provides full-time education for students in Key Stages 3 and 4 who have not conformed to conventional education. Most students have Statements of Special Education Needs or Educational Healthcare Plan, in addition to SEBD. The school provides a positive learning environment where young people are allowed to achieve and succeed. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum at KS4, with a core of GCSE subjects and vocational programs. We aim to prepare our students for a successful transition into further education or employment.

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