Hooke Court School, Hooke, Nr Beaminster, Dorset

Hooke, Nr Beaminster, Dorset

Hooke Court School, Hooke, Nr Beaminster, Dorset

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What Ofsted Said   Curriculum
What Ofsted Said   Curriculum

We were inspected in June 2008 and received an excellent report. Here are a few quotes from the report:

"The teachers...are skilled at planning to take account of the differing needs and abilities of the pupils of mixed ages in each class.

The number of pupils is small and the teachers know the pupils well, so they are able to give them precisely targeted support."

As one pupil put it, “People welcome you here and make you feel special. That gives you the courage to try things.”

"The outstanding relationships between staff and pupils contribute significantly to the sense of belonging which pupils experience."

Click here to read the full report.

 

 
We follow and expand on the National Curriculum and the Common Entrance Curriculum with an emphasis on Numeracy and Literacy skills. Children are taught all other National Curriculum topics as well as French from Year 1.

The children benefit from the resources held within the Field Study Centre as well as the wealth of natural resources in the grounds. This can mean that the children are able to go pond dipping as part of their science lesson, or perhaps enjoy a session of cooking in the Tudor kitchen as part of their history. This provides a unique opportunity which most children are only able to enjoy when they are away on field trips.

Regular special event weeks, such as Science Week and Explorers Week, enhance curriculum learning. The whole school participates in these weeks and they provide an ideal opportunity for the children to benefit from integration with children of other year groups.
 

     
Organisation   Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Organisation   Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Children are taught in small classes of  mixed year groups. All our year groups are well-integrated and you will often find children of a mixed age range playing together and helping and caring for each other.

Each class has its own dedicated class teacher who is responsible for pastoral care. Many of our teachers specialise in a particular subject area and therefore move between classes so that all of the children can benefit from their expertise.

Teaching Assistants are used to assist with reading and other one-to-one work. Our small classes ensure that every child achieves their best. Children are able to benefit from personal help and attention with their studies and we pride ourselves on the excellent inter-personal relationships developed between children and their teachers.
 

 
Although there is no SEN department within the school we do cater for children with special needs.

Each child is assessed as an individual and any necessary steps are taken to ensure that they receive the best education possible. The assessment of needs is done in conjunction with outside agencies if necessary.

 
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