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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
- Secondary
- Redditch B98 8HF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make significant improvements and leave well prepared for their next stage.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is respectful and improving; pupils feel valued and respected.
Academic Progress: Pupils re-engage with education gradually but need consistent attendance to progress effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour improves with interventions, yet some disruptions remain in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: All staff have the opportunity to study for a foundation degree with the University of West England.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are trained extensively in child development psychology.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers help pupils in a well-informed and sympathetic manner.
Current Educational Practices: Staff work to understand SEMH needs but sometimes fail to meet individual needs in lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Recently established leadership is driving improvement, yet consistent teaching strategies are needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors organize activities like reading sessions and breakfast meetings.
Communication: Staff keep in close contact with parents about attendance and behaviour.
Parent Satisfaction: Feedback from parents has been considered positively.
Communication: School works on rebuilding trust, but engagement needs strengthening through better attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Issues are addressed effectively; strong governing body supports leadership.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum development and vocational subjects to be reviewed for improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Incidents of bullying addressed effectively; leaders focus on improving education quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Revitalization efforts in curriculum and SEND support are underway.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say there is no bullying; staff would deal quickly if it occurred.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School is a safe place to learn; effective risk assessments are in place.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents dealt with swiftly; positive safety environment maintained.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding measures are effective, ensuring pupil protection.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils succeed in initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teaching assistants support both personal development and academics.
Career Counselling Services: Former pupils have high-quality apprenticeships and college placements.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils leave with good GCSE grades and progress well from starting points.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Support available for transitions into further education and employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for SEN pupils; one-to-one tuition and counselling training provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Collaboration with external agencies and assessments help identify needs.
Subjects Offered: Pupils make good progress across subjects like English and mathematics.
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About Us
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 33 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1