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North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
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North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
- Secondary
- Gravesham DA12 4DJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop confidence to overcome barriers to learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils report that bullying is very rare because they see themselves as 鈥榦ne big family鈥�.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff value the wealth of training that helps them to fulfil their roles.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders work with parents and referring schools to encourage attendance.
Communication: Meticulous records clearly indicate the steps that leaders take to resolve any reported concerns about the welfare of pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors have oversight to ensure leaders make decisions that are in the best interests of pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders shape the curriculum to help pupils work towards achieving personal learning targets.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils report that bullying is very rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well informed of the risks that pupils may face by working closely with referring schools, parents, and carers.
Extracurricular Offerings: An extensive range of vocational courses such as sports science encourages pupils to consider these routes as possible career paths in the future.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders prepare pupils exceptionally well to reintegrate back into mainstream school or the next stages of education.
Career Counselling Services: The extensive careers programme provides pupils with unbiased information about possible career paths.
Preparation for Sixth Form: After leaving the school, the vast majority of pupils continue in post-16 education, training or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The knowledgeable SEND team quickly identifies pupils鈥� specific needs to develop a personalised programme of support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study subjects that are broadly in line with the national curriculum.
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North West Kent Alternative Provision Service is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 19 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our beliefs are at the core of all we do. They provide the framework for our education and learning and help to create an environment where our children may grow into self-assured, content citizens. We are dedicated to creating a service that enables students to effectively reintegrate into mainstream education or continue their education, training, or job through intensive expert interventions. Each student receives an aspirational, individualised path to success in our supportive and inspiring learning environment. Every student will have access to a safe, supportive learning environment where they can develop into accountable, self-reliant citizens. The distinctive contributions that each student has made to the school community will also be recognised. We encourage children to achieve success in all academic areas while acquiring the vital life skills they will need to be successful adults. We raise students' hopes in both school and in life, and we demand that both our students and staff have the highest standards, put in the utmost effort, and succeed. We equip our students with the skills necessary to succeed in all area of life, placing a high value on their wellbeing and personal development while supporting them in becoming successful adults. Our cookies will ensure that you enjoy the best possible experience on our website.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.2 | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 48% | 91% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 5.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North West Kent Alternative Provision Service
Local authority ratio 18 : 1