Our School Offer

Local Offer

As a parent/carer we understand that you will have plenty of questions when preparing for your child to enter our provision.

Our local offer attempts to answer many of these, but you can visit the rest of our website to find out more. We will also be happy to answer any questions over the phone, or alternatively we can arrange for you and your child to visit the school, so please just get in touch.

What is the school’s approach to teaching and learning?

Before your child starts at This Is My Education, we want to learn as much about your child as possible. We will have an initial planning meeting, which allows for all parties concerned and present to discuss a plan for your child’s weekly provision. We work hard to make sure that This Is My Education works for your child and planning meetings are important as we are keen to set up a provision that works best to suit your child’s needs. We want to learn about what your child enjoys, their strengths/weaknesses and what they are interested in. Our SENCO will work with families to ensure that each student learning plan is reviewed regular and is responsive to students needs. 

Upon starting This Is My Education, your child will undertake baseline assessments in Maths and English , CAT tests, reading and spelling ages. We aim to complete all assessments before starting at our school to ensure that the provision is right for you. Baseline assessments help to find the level your child is working at as they enter the school. The results will help teachers to plan lessons and set achievable yet challenging targets for your child. We will continue to regularly assess your child during their time at This Is My Education. Keyworkers are allocated to all students.  

Keyworkers will provide informal progress reports on a regular basis to let you know how they are developing. School reports are completed every half term with a more detailed report at Christmas and at the end of the summer term. Reviews are held in January and July. 

How accessible is the school?

Our school is on ground level and is easily accessible for all. We also have disabled toilets which accommodate wheelchairs. We will always endeavour to support every child’s need in ensuring they are able to access our buildings and classrooms as fully as possible. 

At This Is My Education we have a dedicated team who work closely with pupils and parents to ensure everyone is able to access the school in a fully supported and personalised manner. You can find information about the school in an information pack provided at your child’s planning meeting and our website is also available online for updates. Policies and procedures can be obtained from the school website or on request from school. We know how daunting the first day of school can be for pupils and parents so if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to give us a call.

How does the school review and evaluate outcomes?

All pupils have targets set in each subject. You will be invited to a review meeting to discuss the progress made by your child academically and socially, and to discuss their targets going forward. A more detailed report and review take place twice a year, once in January and once at the end of the academic year in July. A half term report is also provided to keep you updated on your child’s progress in all subject areas. Your child will take a role in preparing for meetings to review targets and progress and will be expected to attend and contribute to the review meeting.

How does the school keep pupils safe?

Your child’s safety and welfare is of paramount importance to us. When your child starts at This Is My Education, all parties involved in the planning stage will sign a contract and appropriate consent forms. Risk assessments are produced for all areas and activities when students go off-site.

Whenever your child goes off-site, our staff will already have completed risk assessments, taking into account the location and the pupils going. We ensure that all of our pupils are able to experience a range of activities, but are able to do so in a safe and controlled environment.

From the moment your child arrives at school to the time the school day finishes, your child will be well supervised and supported by our team of highly skilled and trained staff.  

All school staff contribute to a staff briefing every Monday and any information or messages regarding pupils are disseminated to staff so that the school always operates with a high level of understanding about any issues or any changes to the individual needs of each child.

Bullying is not tolerated at TIME and all incidents will be dealt with promptly and efficiently. If your child feels that they have been bullied, they can confide in their keyworker or any of our members of staff. Please encourage your child to talk to staff if they have any concerns or worries as we are here to help.

How do we support medical needs in school?

Any child with an EHCP will have their health information kept on record, so that staff working with your child are aware of their needs and if they have any medication requirements. Before your child starts at This Is My Education, we will talk with you and ensure that we have all the relevant health information from you as well as ask you to sign a consent form.

If your child is unwell during their time at school we will communicate with you and ensure that your child is well looked after and receives the correct medical support, if required.

If your child needs to take medication at school, our staff will make sure they are given the right amount at the right intervals. Any medication is kept safely locked in a secure cupboard and staff make sure that they record the medication, the dosage and the time it was given to your child by signing and countersigning the record sheet.

The emotional wellbeing of all of our pupils is considered in all areas of our school’s activity.

How does the school communicate with parents?

From the moment that we know that your child will be coming to our school, we will begin to communicate and liaise with you to ensure that we develop the strongest relationship with you and the best understanding of your child possible. Before your child starts we will have a planning meeting and answer any questions or address any concerns that you or your child may have.

Your child will be given a keyworker who will regularly update you on your child’s progress at least every fortnight. We sometimes communicate via email so please ensure that we have your correct and up-to-date email address. If you need to speak to anyone in the school you can ring the main school number. If the person you would like to speak to is teaching or in a meeting then they will return the call as soon as they can. 

Parents/carers will also be invited to attend reviews to look at their child's development and plan our next steps. It is also expected that parents/carers attend disciplinary meetings when necessary.

We value the thoughts and opinions of our pupils and their parents and carers, even if it is about an issue that you feel that we have not dealt with well. When your child joins the school we will make you aware of our complaints procedure and let you know how we will respond to any complaints you may have. You can also give verbal feedback to the school at any time.

We conduct parental surveys to understand what we are doing well and areas in which we can improve. We want to ensure that you are able to share your views and help us deliver the highest possible standards of education, care and support for you and your child.

We understand the importance of confidentiality and operate to the highest standards possible to ensure that we communicate with you in an appropriate, considerate and confidential manner around all aspects of your child’s education and care.

How does the school promote working together?

This Is My Education are committed to working closely with our pupils, parents and their families. Everyone is encouraged to contribute and play their part in making our school the best it can be. By working together and understanding every individual child’s needs, we will be in the best position possible to meet and exceed the objectives for your child as detailed in their reviews.

Pupils are able to complete questionnaires about school life and their views and feedback will be taken into account at their termly review, or through the pupil's voice feedback forms.

Our staff will work with other people involved in your child’s care. Sometimes external agencies such as health workers, social workers, Priority Families, CAMHS and other agency leaders need to meet with school staff. They are invited to meetings to share their ideas which can be arranged at school.

What help and support does the school offer to families?

We understand that to achieve the best outcomes for your child we will also need to work closely and offer support and help to you and your family. We offer many different types of practical help and resources for you to support your child outside of school.

We will communicate with you regularly so that we are aware of the help that you need and find out how to obtain it. It might be helping to improve your child’s health, independence, college options or activities outside school.

When you are planning for your child’s future including college options, our Career’s Connect Advisors can provide guidance and support, arranging college visits if needed. We are also able to support your child in accessing career events and advice that will help them gain a greater understanding about the options available to them and more information about the jobs and careers that interest them.