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Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils re-engage in learning, improve behavior, and attain qualifications over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe, bullying is rare, and challenging behaviors are managed well.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff assess needs quickly and personalize programs to address gaps in learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff share high aspirations and care about pupils' success.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Skilled teaching effectively implements the curriculum; assessments are used well.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff utilize strong relationships and strategies to enhance learning.
Communication with Parents: Parents are informed about their child's progress through regular updates.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parent views can be expressed via Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have a platform to give feedback and express satisfaction levels.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond appropriately and timely to safeguarding concerns.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders ensure staff focus on learning and use external support to address weaknesses.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare and handled promptly, ensuring pupil safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive learning environment with clear expectations and routines.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding leadership; leaders know local challenges well.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have rich experiences through community engagements in lessons.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Curriculum includes PSHE lessons to prepare pupils for adult life.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive well-considered careers advice meeting Baker Clause expectations.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils prepared for mainstream reintegration, qualifications, and other destinations.
Support for SEND: All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities with supportive plans in place.
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About Us
Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 175 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1