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Cedar House School

Parents and carers

We want to support you and your family during your child’s time with us by keeping in close and regular contact throughout the school year.

Events and support for parents

As a parent or carer at our school we are able to offer you access to a wide range of advice and support. From events to podcasts and everything else inbetween we are constantly adding to the resources on offer.

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Term dates

View our school calendar to see key term dates for this year

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Ofsted report

We strive to achieve an exceptional teaching and learning environment where our pupils are able to achieve their personalised goals.

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Teachers and teaching assistants have high expectations of what pupils are capable of and know how to effectively support pupils to learn.

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Personal development, welfare and behaviour are outstanding. Pupils’ behaviour quickly improves from the moment they join the school.

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Pupils develop trusting relationships with adults in the school. Staff have a thorough knowledge of pupils’ complex needs. This leads to a calm environment with minimal disruption to lessons.

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Teaching, learning and assessment are good. Teachers and teaching assistants have high expectations of what pupils are capable of and know how to effectively support pupils to learn.

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Residential Ofsted report

For some young people with special educational needs a residential boarding placement can offer the right balance of education, support and stability that will then allow them to make rapid academic progress and develop socially.

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The children’s emotional well-being significantly improves by attending the residential service. The children are exceptionally well prepared for when they leave the school, and they all go on to further education.

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The staff team knows each child exceptionally well and the staff use their knowledge to tailor individual care to meet the children’s complex needs. The children benefit from a seamless approach between school staff and residential staff.

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The children are extremely proud of their achievements. One child commented: ‘I could never have done this before I came here. I have more confidence to do everything now.

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The children flourish in an environment where they have very strong relationships with the staff team. The children make excellent progress in all areas of their development.

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The leaders are highly ambitious and committed to continually improving the quality of service for the children. The leaders promote a totally child-centred approach to care planning.

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Parent feedback

We always encourage feedback from parents and carers, either via direct communication with us or at annual reviews. You can also share your thoughts through Parent View by clicking the button below.

Give Ofsted your view

Staying safe online and safeguarding resource hub

It's never been more important to help keep your children safe online.

The Government has suggested that the Parent Info website is the best place to gain advice and support regarding this issue.

Click here to visit Parent zone

A free hub of safeguarding resources to empower children, young people and all adults supporting them.

Click here to visit the Safeguarding resourcing hub