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The Forum Centre
- All-through
- Blandford Forum DT11 7BX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: All pupils are making progress due to high-quality teaching across the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are good; they feel safe and supported by staff.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff work hard to challenge poor attendance and support pupils' re-engagement with learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate high-quality training and feel well-supported by leaders.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Carefully planned lessons meet individual needs, leading to pupil progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff confidence in managing challenging behaviour has increased due to focused training.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents and carers value the support received from staff at the school.
Communication with Parents: Parents are kept up to date with all aspects of their children鈥檚 progress and well-being.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents felt their children were nurtured and supported, improving learning and home relationships.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong relationships enable leaders to address concerns effectively, emphasizing pupil interests.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have taken steps to share good practice and improve attendance.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Swift action is taken on reported concerns, maintaining a strong safeguarding culture.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Effective de-escalation processes are in place, pupils report feeling safe.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff understand their roles in keeping pupils safe, including from radicalization risks.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Limited opportunities currently exist for pupils to work with employers.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Curriculum includes vocational courses but needs more work-related activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Building work is underway to extend facilities for pupils and families.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Flexible curriculum addresses learning gaps, preparing pupils for mainstream schools or end of key stage 4.
Career Counselling Services: Opportunities are limited but vocational courses provide insights into work-related learning.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEMH needs are well integrated and supported by skilled staff.
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The Forum Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 28 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-16 | 5-18 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Forum Centre
Local authority ratio 18 : 1