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Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit
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Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit
- Middle Deemed Primary
- Seaton Valley NE23 7EB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading and love of reading are developed across the school with varied effectiveness.
Success of the Curriculum: Clear adult support enables pupils to be ready to learn; structured information helps fill knowledge gaps, especially in English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading curriculum records are inconsistent, impeding targeted intervention work. Personal and social development education lacks clear organization.
Performance in Maths & Reading: English and maths are well-structured; however, personal and social development needs better sequencing.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers ask questions to pinpoint struggles and use background knowledge to support learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; respect and tolerance are consistently promoted by staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are trained to deal compassionately and firmly with complex emotional needs, ensuring strong relationships.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed swiftly; pupils feel safe and confident about their safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught about safety topics like drug misuse and online safety, enjoying various physical activities.
Parent Feedback: Limited feedback noted; parents can express opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy horse riding and swimming, complementing in-school physical education.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are skilled at bringing books to life and help pupils understand emotions behind readings.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils build on their background knowledge, crucial for subjects like English.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers ask questions to check understanding and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent reading session records hinder tracking of pupil progress.
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Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit is a Middle Deemed Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 35 students from age 6-14 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit
Local authority ratio 16 : 1