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Sycamore Short Stay School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Sycamore Short Stay School
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Sycamore Short Stay School
- All-through
- Dudley DY1 3QE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� progress in English and mathematics is good, while science needs improvement due to lack of specialist facilities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good; they enjoy school and take pride in their work.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Adults provide high-quality care and use external providers to support pupils and families in need.
Academic Progress: Pupils effectively supported to make progress in life and learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations, pupils reflect and self-regulate well.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Bespoke support, tailored to individual needs.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders invest heavily in high-quality professional development and training for staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Most pupils make good progress in English and mathematics, but not as strong in science due to limited practical opportunities.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers and teaching assistants work well together to meet pupils鈥� needs effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Positive relationships, staff praise efforts and achievements.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Ambitious curriculum shared by all staff.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some activities not matching curriculum's ambitious nature.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Building relationships with parents has been a focus for leaders with positive effects on pupils鈥� attitudes to learning.
Communication with Parents: Parents are highly supportive of the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents stated that their children are eager to go to school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents' voices are listened to for assessments.
Communication with Parents: Clear communication with parents about pupil progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak positively about school's support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are relentless in following up referrals made to children's social services or health service teams.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders prioritize key areas for improvement resulting in rapid overall school improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders listen and support actively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Focus on reading and personal development prioritized.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is a strength with rigorous procedures; all pupils feel safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils say the school meets their needs well and almost all would recommend it to a friend.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High priority given by staff to actively promote pupils鈥� welfare. Well-informed of pupils鈥� needs.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safe space provided, strong safeguarding culture.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils learn resilience, good conduct expected.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Bespoke support, wider agency connections.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Enrichment activities in key stages 1 and 2 support pupils' learning well.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Outdoor education and other activities develop confidence and engagement.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: After-school book club, swimming lessons.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Structured approach supports balance.
Outdoor Facilities: Regular trips and residential visits enrich experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils in key stage 3 do not have access to outdoor social space, limiting social skill development.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Most pupils successfully move to mainstream or specialist schools appropriate to their needs.
Career Counselling Services: Opportunities to consider post-16 options.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Broadened horizons through experiences.
Support for SEND: Teachers and teaching assistants actively seek additional help from external providers to support pupils with SEND, resulting in good progress.
Support for SEND: Effective support for unrecognised SEND needs.
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About Us
Sycamore Short Stay School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 14 students from age 5-15 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 2 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
2 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sycamore Short Stay School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1