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Merit Pupil Referral Unit
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Merit Pupil Referral Unit
- All-through
- Stoke-on-Trent ST2 9JA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in a range of subjects. Staff use prior information effectively to support learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and attend school regularly, enjoying the environment much more than before.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Interventions are in place to help pupils who have found mainstream schools difficult, ensuring they settle quickly and receive proper support.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and teach topics in a sensible order, enhancing pupil learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Some improvement needed in assessments for English and science to ensure understanding before moving on.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers sometimes overly focus on exam preparations instead of checking full understanding of topics.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school encourages parental feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication with Parents: Regular communication and feedback mechanisms are in place for parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are encouraged to provide their opinions, indicating a system for parental satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts swiftly and supportively, ensuring quick relationship mends among pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Actions include improving hospital provisions and introducing broader subjects at key stage 4.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place, with vigilant staff and swift actions taken when concerns arise.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are encouraged to behave well and do their best despite challenges, leading to better attendance and enjoyment of school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships and supportive responses from staff promote a safe and nurturing environment.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have opportunities for outdoor learning and developing life skills such as communication and teamwork.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from balanced academic and extracurricular activities including trips and PSHE lessons.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive good careers advice, helping them plan for future careers and college.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Preparations include PSHE lessons, cultural visits, and career advice.
Support for SEND: Staff effectively use prior information to support pupils with SEND, leading to better achievement.
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About Us
Merit Pupil Referral Unit is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our little school, which is based in Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, provides assistance to children who have a variety of physical and mental health issues that make attending a regular school too challenging for them. The Stoke-on-Trent Local Authority maintains Merit, which meets the needs of pupils from the 17 Stoke secondary schools. Students are referred to the Learning Pathways Team at the Local Authority by their normal school. Our highly trained and experienced staff is committed to creating a welcoming, caring, and secure atmosphere for our students, giving them the tools they need to grow emotionally and socially, increase their resilience, and boost their self-esteem. Additionally, some of the students at Merit may have come from difficult circumstances. Because of this, we are dedicated to giving the young people in our care the chance to improve their lives and learn effective coping skills for the future. The robust Management Board that oversees us collaborates closely with parents and other specialised teams to achieve the greatest results for the young people we help. Offer a close-knit school culture and small class sizes so that every kid receives a lot of one-on-one support to address their individual needs and concerns. Our main goal is to help students transition back into the regular classroom, or to give them the confidence to move on to post-16 programmes and other forms of higher education, if that is not possible. We are eager to have you join Merit. Please call us at 01782 928980 or send an email to [email protected] to arrange a visit.
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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 Merit Pupil Referral Unit
Local authority ratio 20 : 1