Nettlesworth Primary School has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status.
Sense of Inclusion
Nettlesworth Primary School is a small, family orientated village school. They currently have 113 pupils on roll and an increasing number of those children have Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) needs. 14.1% of children are on the SEND register which is above the national average and 10 children have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), for various needs.
In September, the school is oversubscribed for Reception, it has a waiting list of 10 children and the cohort of children coming to it (15) include 3 children with EHCPs and two children who are non-verbal. Nettlesworth Primary School has a higher than average number of pupil premium children; 31.8%, which is an increasing percentage, and the school is in the highest 40% of most deprived wards nationally.
As soon as our Assessor walked in to Nettlesworth Primary School they felt a sense of inclusion. The atmosphere was a calm and happy one and a sense of unity was apparent. From the notice board outside the school, informing families and visitors of events and important information to the inclusive displays around the building.
Partnership with Parents
The school works in partnership with parents to develop a school where every child can succeed. The Headteacher’s message on the website reinforces this; “no one fails but rather, where every child leaves us having identified a talent, a skill, an intelligence through which they can become whatever they want to be.”
Governors are heavily involved in the school and were present for part of the IQM Assessment. Before meeting them, it was obvious that this was the case from the Governor’s Notice Board, which is located in a central part of the school.
Every person our Assessor spoke to throughout the day spoke of the Nettlesworth family and how every member of staff, every child and every member of the community are valued in the same way.
Everyone is proud to be part of the school and understand the value of inclusion. As soon as you step through the door at Nettlesworth Primary School you feel the inclusivity of the school and the warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Find out more about the IQM Inclusive School Award
If your school is interested in obtaining the IQM Inclusive School Award or you wish to talk to a member of the IQM team please telephone:
028 7127 7857 (9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
or email: [email protected] for further details.
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