ORCHARD Prospectus
Lawnswood
ORCHARD
WELCOME
Campus
Orchard
Prospectus
to The Orchard Centre. The Orchard Centre Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) provides full-time education for students in Key Stage 3 and 4 who require social, emotional or mental health (SEMH) support. We also welcome referrals for students with medical needs which result in difficulties in accessing mainstream education. All students receive SEN support or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We endeavour to improve the life chances of every young person who enters our Centre by providing a holistic approach to teaching and learning and celebrating success. Through personalised learning and meaningful interventions students have the opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and nurturing environment.
VALUES The Orchard rchard Centre aims to provide an educational experience which will enhance and support a return to mainstream education where appropriate. The Orchard Centre seeks to achieve these aims by: • Creating g a meaningful, caring, stimulating and safe environment which will enable students to address their particular issues. • Providing a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum with particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy. • Providing individual learning programmes according to students’ needs, in order to enable a return to mainstream education or to another educational establishment which would better cater for their particular needs. • Encouraging students to raise their self-esteem, and to value themselves and others, fostering the values of friendship and determination. • Providing assessment opportunities where they can evaluate their progress against national norms and that of their peers. • Encouraging students to take increasing responsibility for their own actions and for their learning and their futures. • Working closely with parents/carers, schools and support agencies to ensure the students are given every opportunity to succeed. • Promoting a positive and responsible attitude towards our community, the wider local community and that of society in general. We seek to minimise the disruption to our students’ education and offer an enriching and enjoyable experience, helping to reduce anxiety about school work.
SERVICES The Orchard Centre offers: A holistic approach to education encompassing academic rigour and pastoral care to overcome SEMH issues. Lawnswood Integrated Therapy Service (LITS) consisting of counselling psychologists and trained counsellors offering creative therapies to help students overcome the most complex of SEMH issues. Specialist experienced staff offering care and support in a nurturing and encouraging environment to enable students to build confidence, self-esteem and develop healthy relationships. Close liaison with families and relevant agencies to build partnerships and effective networks in order to provide students with better life chances. Bespoke programmes of study to cater for individual needs and interests. Rigorous processes of measuring and reviewing effectiveness of practice against achievable standards including stability of placement. We also have a duty to keep up to date with latest pedagogy and local and national initiatives by providing a portfolio of staff training opportunities with possibilities of accreditation.
Assessment and identification of needs On entry we will assess the student’s academic levels in English, maths, science and, where appropriate, specific foundation subjects. In order to maximize a successful transition a member of support staff works closely with the student to ensure a fully supportive and bespoke programme of integration is completed.
CURRICULUM Our curriculum riculum places great value in supporting our students in making progress academically and narrowing gaps in learning taught by qualified teachers. Subjects offered are in line with mainstream education and students can gain a range of qualifications from Entry Levels to GCSE. Our PSHE programme is a key element of our curriculum focusing on safe relationships, building self-esteem and resilience.
UNIFORM Students are expected to wear a full uniform when attending the Centre. This can be The Orchard Centre’s uniform or that of the referring mainstream school.
TESTIMONIALS “I can’t thank ank you all enough for what you have done. I wanted you to know what a real difference you have made to one little girl’s life. I will always be indebted to you all for your hard work and dedication.” (Parent, Year 11 student) “I wasn’t sure then what the future meant for my child. I’m glad to say I know now because of the dedication, hard work and empathetic nature of every member of staff that work at your Centre. They have not only brought my happy bubbly little girl back, they have brought her back with a new confidence , a new vision of self-esteem and a great network of friends.” (Parent, Year 11 student) ‘The school has changed my life and I have met unforgettable people and made amazing friends and memories. When I joined The Orchard Centre I was in a horrible place and I’ve developed so much as a person thanks to you all.’ (Year 11 student 2016)
“Rebuilding education for our learners” Lawnswood
Campus
Midpoint
Braybrook
Nightingale
Orchard
The Lawnswood Campus Prospectus Head of Centre: Ms J Blake Email: [email protected] Tel: 01902 555947 Lawnswood Campus, Lawnswood Avenue, Parkfields, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 6SR.
www.lawnswood.org.uk
ORCHARD
WELCOME
Campus
Orchard
Prospectus
to The Orchard Centre. The Orchard Centre Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) provides full-time education for students in Key Stage 3 and 4 who require social, emotional or mental health (SEMH) support. We also welcome referrals for students with medical needs which result in difficulties in accessing mainstream education. All students receive SEN support or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We endeavour to improve the life chances of every young person who enters our Centre by providing a holistic approach to teaching and learning and celebrating success. Through personalised learning and meaningful interventions students have the opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and nurturing environment.
VALUES The Orchard rchard Centre aims to provide an educational experience which will enhance and support a return to mainstream education where appropriate. The Orchard Centre seeks to achieve these aims by: • Creating g a meaningful, caring, stimulating and safe environment which will enable students to address their particular issues. • Providing a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum with particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy. • Providing individual learning programmes according to students’ needs, in order to enable a return to mainstream education or to another educational establishment which would better cater for their particular needs. • Encouraging students to raise their self-esteem, and to value themselves and others, fostering the values of friendship and determination. • Providing assessment opportunities where they can evaluate their progress against national norms and that of their peers. • Encouraging students to take increasing responsibility for their own actions and for their learning and their futures. • Working closely with parents/carers, schools and support agencies to ensure the students are given every opportunity to succeed. • Promoting a positive and responsible attitude towards our community, the wider local community and that of society in general. We seek to minimise the disruption to our students’ education and offer an enriching and enjoyable experience, helping to reduce anxiety about school work.
SERVICES The Orchard Centre offers: A holistic approach to education encompassing academic rigour and pastoral care to overcome SEMH issues. Lawnswood Integrated Therapy Service (LITS) consisting of counselling psychologists and trained counsellors offering creative therapies to help students overcome the most complex of SEMH issues. Specialist experienced staff offering care and support in a nurturing and encouraging environment to enable students to build confidence, self-esteem and develop healthy relationships. Close liaison with families and relevant agencies to build partnerships and effective networks in order to provide students with better life chances. Bespoke programmes of study to cater for individual needs and interests. Rigorous processes of measuring and reviewing effectiveness of practice against achievable standards including stability of placement. We also have a duty to keep up to date with latest pedagogy and local and national initiatives by providing a portfolio of staff training opportunities with possibilities of accreditation.
Assessment and identification of needs On entry we will assess the student’s academic levels in English, maths, science and, where appropriate, specific foundation subjects. In order to maximize a successful transition a member of support staff works closely with the student to ensure a fully supportive and bespoke programme of integration is completed.
CURRICULUM Our curriculum riculum places great value in supporting our students in making progress academically and narrowing gaps in learning taught by qualified teachers. Subjects offered are in line with mainstream education and students can gain a range of qualifications from Entry Levels to GCSE. Our PSHE programme is a key element of our curriculum focusing on safe relationships, building self-esteem and resilience.
UNIFORM Students are expected to wear a full uniform when attending the Centre. This can be The Orchard Centre’s uniform or that of the referring mainstream school.
TESTIMONIALS “I can’t thank ank you all enough for what you have done. I wanted you to know what a real difference you have made to one little girl’s life. I will always be indebted to you all for your hard work and dedication.” (Parent, Year 11 student) “I wasn’t sure then what the future meant for my child. I’m glad to say I know now because of the dedication, hard work and empathetic nature of every member of staff that work at your Centre. They have not only brought my happy bubbly little girl back, they have brought her back with a new confidence , a new vision of self-esteem and a great network of friends.” (Parent, Year 11 student) ‘The school has changed my life and I have met unforgettable people and made amazing friends and memories. When I joined The Orchard Centre I was in a horrible place and I’ve developed so much as a person thanks to you all.’ (Year 11 student 2016)
“Rebuilding education for our learners” Lawnswood
Campus
Midpoint
Braybrook
Nightingale
Orchard
The Lawnswood Campus Prospectus Head of Centre: Ms J Blake Email: [email protected] Tel: 01902 555947 Lawnswood Campus, Lawnswood Avenue, Parkfields, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 6SR.
www.lawnswood.org.uk
