A outstanding academy special converter school in South Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Siblands School.
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"Achievement, Belonging and Celebration."
Headteacher Welcome: New Siblands School champions a vision of Achievement, Belonging and Celebration, aiming to create a positive atmosphere where every pupil feels valued. The school is described as an Outstanding special school for ages 2–19 with exceptional needs, with highly skilled staff who strive to help each pupil become as independent as possible. Learning is described as creative and engaging, with a holistic approach and strong partnerships with families, professionals and the local community. The school highlights pride in its Ofsted Outstanding grade and emphasises a supportive, inclusive environment and broad curriculum that supports communication and independence.
New Siblands is a special school that provides a high quality and holistic education for 125 pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties aged 2–19 in South Gloucestershire. We also currently admit some pupils placed here by other Local Authorities. A child or young person is eligible for a place at New Siblands School if they meet the following criteria: They have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). They have a severe learning difficulty (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD). In addition to their SLD or PMLD, they may have an autistic spectrum condition, or a physical or sensory disability. The needs of the learner could be met with our resources without adversely affecting any other learner that currently attends. Their needs are significant and affect most areas of their learning. In order for our bespoke curriculum to meet the needs, all pupils are working well below age-related expectations. While our holistic curriculum is designed to meet the general social, emotional and mental health needs of all pupils, the school does not make provision for children and young people whose specific, primary Special Educational Need is Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Visits from parents are recommended in order to help determine whether New Siblands School would meet the needs of their child. We provide school tours each term (six times per year). See below for information regarding this. Admissions to New Siblands are via South Gloucestershire 0-25 panel, who meet weekly to look at children’s EHCP, review documentation and recommend where their needs might be best met. Prospective parents/carers should liaise with their child’s current setting regarding the timing of review meetings. New Siblands is regularly oversubscribed, so requests for placements need to be made via the local authority. For South Gloucestershire Local Authority, information is available here. Parents of children or young people who live in other Local Authorities should contact their local team for support and advice.
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