New Direction - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
New Direction
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New Direction
- Secondary
- Clowne S43 4BX
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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 | Inadequate |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils gain a range of suitable qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff set high behavioural expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff use resources well and communicate clearly.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are very positive about the school.
Communication: Staff enable pupils to rebuild relationships.
Parent Satisfaction: My son is happy to go to school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff enable pupils to rebuild relationships.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders lead with a strong moral purpose.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care is very strong.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy horse care, pony club and forestry lessons.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils have fond memories of Pony Camp.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils explore different options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Post-16 students build on their learning and qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND develop positive attitudes to work and learning.
Subjects Offered: Pupils learn well in a range of vocational and academic subjects.
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About Us
New Direction is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 26 students from age 11-18 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
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