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Merrywood House Independent Special School
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Merrywood House Independent Special School
- Primary
- Croydon KT20 7HF
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Becoming a confident reader is a priority, with coherent lessons in phonics and comprehension.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve exceptionally well towards highly personalised goals.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils study a broad range of subjects including mathematics and English, achieving well.
Support for Falling Behind: Thorough assessment processes identify gaps in learning, enabling tailored support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is remarkably respectful and inclusive.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of pupils with complex SEMH needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Highly effective and orderly routines ensure a safe and caring environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective and create an open, positive culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents notice positive transformations in their children, praising the school's impact.
Parental Involvement: Strong partnership with parents; families contribute vital insights for pupil transitions.
Extracurricular Activities: Excellent off-site physical activities like basketball, horse riding, and trampolining.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive woodland outdoor area enjoyed during breaktimes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work cohesively, receiving exceptional training and support.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff expertly draw out pupils' ideas, significantly enhancing learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Whole-hearted endorsement by staff of the training they receive.
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Merrywood House Independent Special School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 64 students from age 5-16 yr.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Merrywood was established to make certain that every child, regardless of their trauma or situation, is given the chance to achieve academic success. Because we offer a school of opportunity, we expect that every member of our school community will be treated fairly and will feel safe and secure. Our main objective is to provide children with an environment that is nurturing so they can grow intellectually, emotionally, morally, and socially. THERESA QUAYLE Social change advocate, founder of Personal Independence and Merrywood Education, and behavioural consultant Michelle for over a decade has had a goal of changing the life trajectories of children and young people who have experienced trauma and been affected by the system. Michelle is committed to and passionate about supporting kids who have faced hardship. She passionately thinks that with nurturing and support in developing self-discipline and self-worth, any child and young person can grow, be content, and contribute positively to society. Michelle created the Nurturing Children Through Education concept, which tries to give kids therapeutic care while they're in school. She has devoted her professional life to designing and creating a variety of distinctive and cutting-edge services to cater to the requirements of the most vulnerable young people. Over the past two years, Michelle has expanded service coverage in 10 high-priority London boroughs.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 5-16 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 92 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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