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The Forum School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Shillingstone DT11 0QS
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour records confirm that bullying happens rarely.
Academic Progress: Pupils do not progressively build their knowledge well enough in some subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are adept at intervening if pupils show signs of anxiety.
Qualifications and Training: All teachers are new to post in September 2022.
Current Educational Practices: Some staff lack expertise to help pupils read effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value daily and weekly reports from staff.
Communication: Some parents would welcome more timely communication about academic progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents value the daily and weekly reports but desire more timely academic updates.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work effectively with external agencies to support pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Executive leader brought in for improved safeguarding oversight.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Current leaders are taking decisive action to bring about improvements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Temporary leadership making positive changes in safeguarding practices.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying happens rarely; procedures are in place to ensure safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have created a strong culture of safeguarding.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures have improved with new systems in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Increased staff training and compliance with safeguarding policies.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities to develop pupils' talents and interests are in their infancy.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Weekly activities like horse riding and swimming help build confidence.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is in the early stages of development.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff receive regular training in how to support pupils with complex needs.
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The Forum School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 20 students from age 7-19 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 7-19 | 6-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
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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 |
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