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School DaysA very bright futureThe Children's workforce and everyone working in Medway's schools are committed to promoting and supporting high educational standards for all. Seeking continuous improvement is one of our top priorities With one in five of Medway's population aged 14 or below, education is at the top of the agenda. The local authority maintains over 100 schools, with around 18 secondary, 80 primary and four special schools. There is plenty of choice, ranging from small rural primary schools to large urban comprehensive schools. The Medway Schools are part of their local consortium, which promotes sharing good practise and opportunities for the whole school workforce. Nursery and PrimaryThere are just over 80 infant, junior and primary schools. Around half of Medway's schools admit children from three-years-old into the Foundation Stage and provide nursery education for three and four-year-olds. In addition, a further 120 independent nurseries and pre-schools are registered providers of free part-time nursery education for three and four-year-olds. Secondary SchoolsThe local authority operates a selective admission system, comprising mainly of grammar and high schools. Grammar school admissions are based on an assessment of children during their final year at primary school. A number of schools have subject specialist status during sports, humanities, science and maths. We also have training schools that are leaders in staff development. A two-tier comprehensive admission system is in operation on the Hoo Peninsula. Special schools and unitsMedway has three special schools providing education for four to 19-year-olds, for pupils with severe, moderate and complex learning difficulties. A number of units are attached to mainstream schools, catering for a variety of special needs and promoting inclusion for all of Medway's pupils. Extended schoolsExtended Schools is a national agenda that helps schools to support families and provide vital resources. The result is a better educational environment for Medway's communities. School HighlightsAbbey Court Community Special School01634 33(8242) SEN SUPPORT Abbey Court School has a free telephone support line to offer advice and support to all staff in Medway Primary and Secondary schools. If you are supporting a pupil or pupils with Special Educational Needs and need some support please give us a call. No query is too small! “I have a pupil who struggles to communicate, what can I do?” “I have been asked to set targets for a SEN pupil in my class where should I start?” “I have a pupil who can’t get from his wheelchair onto his classroom chair, shall I lift him?” Give us a call briefly stating your name, telephone number, e-mail address and, briefly, the nature of your enquiry and we’ll get the person best suited to help to get in touch with you. NB this is an unmanned line — no message no response! Disability Access Surveys—FREE! A group of students with a range of disabilities, accompanied by school staff, can visit you to find out how readily they can access the premises. During the visit a checklist is used to show how accessible you are. A typed up report will comprise of this record recorded on the checklist and this will be signed by a student representative a member of staff on the visit and the deputy Head teacher before being presented to you. It may help you with developing your site re. accessibility or in meeting requirements for disability equality. 338242 Free advice and support now available! Issues that we may be able to support you with:
Further informationTo find out more about each school click 'Medway Schools' at the top right hand side of this page. To read the latest report on a particular Medway school go to www.ofsted.gov.uk |
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