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Education and Skills
Somerset Progressive School
Prospectus 2021 • 2022
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Welcome to Somerset Progressive School
Somerset Progressive School is an We also have a wealth of
independent special school that provides experience and expertise in
individually tailored packages of education cognition and learning and
for boys and girls from the ages of 7-19. All social, emotional and mental
of our pupils have an Educational Health and health (SEMH).
Care Plan (EHC) and require more specialised
interventions than can be provided in a We are committed to each
Karl Templeman
mainstream setting. Many of our pupils have and every one of our pupils,
Headteacher
been diagnosed with Autism. providing specialist support
tailored to each individual’s
We specialise in communication and unique needs, so that all pupils achieve their
interaction and our pupils include children and full potential. In 2019, we were delighted to
young people with: be announced the winner of the Positive
Behaviour Support Award at the National
•S peech and language delay, impairments or Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards.
disorders
• Specific learning difficulties Young people often come to Somerset
• Additional needs or moderate to severe Progressive School with negative perceptions
learning difficulties of the education system, having experienced
• Autistic Spectrum Conditions and/or repeated rejection. We are dedicated to turning
moderate and severe learning difficulties. their experience of learning into a positive one.
Values and Beliefs
Our belief is that every pupil has the right to the appropriate and relevant educational provision
that allows them to achieve their full potential.
All pupils have the right to a learning We fully embrace the Keys Group EPIC values
environment which provides: of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring:
• a fresh start, Excellence
• empathetic supportive staff, Accountable and intent to achieve the best in
• a structured, academic, vocational and activity all we do. Challenging ourselves to the highest
focused curriculum which can develop: standards of learning, development and
• a sense of belonging performance.
• experience of personal success
• empowerment: taking responsibility for Passion
activities, learning, self and others Committed and ambitious in heart and mind,
• personal development, including social and supporting the best outcomes for young people.
emotional well being
• purpose towards employment Integrity
Working honestly and transparently, sharing
All the pupils at the school have the right to our results and learnings.
staff who:
Caring
•c ontribute to their well-being and ensure Showing compassion and empathy, placing the
they are safeguarded young person at the centre of all we do, taking
• have a positive regard for them and treat their feelings and wishes into account.
them with respect
•h ave high expectations concerning their “The specialist curriculum
behaviour and achievement coupled with meets pupils’ individualised
realism and honesty needs expertly. Staff’s
• s how a continuing commitment to high quality
education
intensive focus on pupils’
• will develop a relationship of trust and mutual health and care needs and
respect their social, emotional, and
•p ay attention to their progress and achievement communication needs is
all-embracing”.
OFSTED 2021
Our mission...
Pupils learn best when they are in an
environment that is responsive to their needs.
Somerset Progressive School prides itself on The school is currently developing the animal
being very unique. Set in a rural location on care area to turn this into a small enterprise
the outskirts of Taunton, it offers an attractive scheme where eggs are sold locally, along
and stimulating learning environment, with a pygmy goat breeding programme. In
combining specialised teaching facilities with this way, pupils can learn the importance of
local resources. Originally a farm house, it was life skills in context such as: Maths, English and
converted into a school 15 years ago. Biology, alongside verbal communication skills.
The animal care area is a therapeutic space for
There is a high staff to pupil ratio with most the young people, as animal therapy has been
receiving 1:1 tuition. Pupils are encouraged to proven to be effective in helping to reduce
work alongside others and co-operatively in pairs anxiety and depression symptoms.
and small groups, as the development of social
skills and independent work strategies are vital. Our very committed and professional staff
team know that children learn best when they
The school makes full use of its land (nearly are in an environment that is responsive to
7 acres) and it has an animal care area (along their needs. Due to the environment we have
with some more exotic small creatures like established, many young people who attend
snakes and tropical frogs), horticulture area and the school feel relaxed and comment on
an emerging forest school space. Somerset Progressive ‘not feeling like a school’.
There is a welcoming, relaxed feel to the school
combined with high professional standards.
“Staff go all out to ensure that the unique nature of
each pupil is fully understood, and their voices are
heard. Pupils have great confidence in the adults
that care for them.”.
OFSTED 2021Statement of Purpose
The purpose of Somerset Every pupil will be given the
Progressive School is to provide opportunity to reach their full
a learning environment where potential and move on to becoming
pupils feel safe and confident to a positive member of society.
grow; socially, emotionally and
academically.
Our aims
1. To provide a safe, secure,
positive and supportive
environment which is caring,
consistent and fair, irrespective
of gender, disability and
background.
2. T
o provide a rich, diverse and
challenging education through
excellent and innovative
teaching and learning.
3. T
o celebrate success, promote
a “can do” attitude and inspire
each pupil to achieve their best.
4. To support personal
development, social
responsibility and a sense of
self-worth.
5. T
o develop the attitudes and
skills that support a healthy
and fulfilled life, together with
the confidence for a lifetime of
learning.
6. To work as partners in learning
with pupils, parents/carers and
the community.The School (SPS)
There are many opportunities for the pupils to the following comments were recorded:
learn outdoors at the school in the horticulture
area, in the animal area or in our very own forest “Pupils are well prepared for what comes next.
school. Pupils gain the core knowledge and skills they
need for future employment. All go on to study
In addition to the school’s own facilities, we at college. Many follow highly individualised
also make use of local providers who introduce pathways.”
pupils to activities such as horse riding, equine
therapy, canoeing and rock climbing. “A well-crafted transition programme ensures
that pupils re-build their trust in schooling. Their
Since the inception of the school in 2003, it has previous poor experiences are soon left behind.
been rated as good or above by Ofsted. Pupils enjoy school and feel proud to be part of
it.”
During the most recent inspection in July 2021,
The Curriculum
The school curriculum offers a broad and ensure they achieve their full potential socially,
balanced education adjusted to meet the physically and academically.
needs of pupils with a wide range of abilities
from ages 7 to 19. Somerset Progressive The curriculum has three strands which are
School offers a detailed curriculum providing core compulsory, core optional and enrichment
a seamless approach to education that activities, with the aim of introducing pupils
allows consistency, continuity, structure and to a wide range of knowledge, skills and
boundaries. experiences. The curriculum emphasises the
Learning opportunities are identified both in need to acquire basic skills in literacy and
and out of the classroom, with each child’s numeracy, with the delivery of functional skills
needs being addressed throughout the day in English and Maths being embedded in all
activities.
to promote an environment that aims to
Core Offer Expanded Offer
Outdoor Education/Forest
English Animal Care
Schools
Maths Art Horticulture
Science Food Tech MFL (Spanish & German)
PE History Drama
PSHE Geography
Tutorial/Key Worker Session Music
IT
Citizenship
Copies of policies, timetables and examination bodies are available on request from the school.Somerset Progressive School offers a range
of accreditation for pupils depending on how Entry level to Level 2
long they are on the programme and across ASDAN Personal Development Programmes
Key Stages including: (Bronze, Silver and Gold)
ASDAN Personal and Social Development,
GCSE English Entry level to Level 2
GCSE Maths Entry Level in Physical Education
GCSE Combined Science Entry Level in History
GCSE IT
GCSE Art and Design ASDAN Short Course in:
BTEC Applied Science Level 1 Animal Care
BTEC Home cooking Skills Science
BETEC PE Art
BTEC Land Based Studies English
PSHE
Functional skills: Gardening
English; Entry level to Level 2
Maths; Entry level to Level 2 Entry level Awards in English, Maths and
Information and Communication Technology Science
AQA Unit awards
Entry level Awards in English, Maths and IT
Science
AQA Unit awards DELE Spanish Diploma (A1)
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze level)
Exam Results
Number Number
Total Number of learners 6 Percentage
entered Achieved
GCSE Maths 1 1 100%
GCSE English Literature 1 1 100%
GCSE English Language 1 1 100%
GCSE Science 6 2 32%
GCSE Art & Design 2 2 100%
GCSE History 1 1 100%
Functional Skills Mathematics
4 1 25%
Level 1
Functional Skills English Level 1 3 2 67%
ELC Mathematics 2 2 100%
ELC English 4 2 50%
ELC Science 6 6 100%
ELC Computer Science 3 2 67%
ASDAN - Foodwise 3 3 100%
ASDAN - Animal Care 3 3 100%
ASDAN - Gardening 2 2 100%Individual education and behaviour plans
Work is carefully differentiated in order to All pupils have Annual Reviews where a detailed
meet the individual needs of pupils and regular report is produced assessing attitude, attainment
assessment ensures continuity and progression. and progress.
Each pupil has individually tailored positive
expectations for achievement. This ensures they Pupils also each have an individualised Behaviour
are challenged appropriately and experience Support Plan and in this document staff are
success frequently. made aware of triggers for behaviours and
strategies for support. These documents are
Termly targets for Literacy and Numeracy and also reviewed termly and adjusted accordingly as
Behaviour are reviewed and progress assessed progress is made.
carefully and frequently.
Provision for children with education health
and care plans
Our objectives and principles in making • Monitoring of behaviour is in place and is
provision for children with special educational continually reviewed; staff training in the
needs are as follows: management of children and young people
with: Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
•E ach child is given a broad based and and Social, Emotional and Mental Health
relevant curriculum. needs (SEMH) is ongoing.
• The special needs of each child, as identified
in their Education, Health and Care Plan The school has a team approach. Teachers,
(EHCP) are addressed and statutory EHCP Tutors, Education Support Workers, Social
Reviews are held regularly and completed in Workers and other professionals are all
a thorough manner. involved in monitoring pupil progress using
individual education and behaviour plans.
Identity/cultural diversity
Identity and cultural diversity is taught by those wishing to unduly, or illegally,
through the PSHE and personal and social influence them.
development curriculum in tutorials, as well
as being embedded in all lessons. All young people take part in weekly PSHE and
Tutorial lessons which promote opportunities
The school offers a multicultural, multi for pupils to reflect upon and develop their self
faith environment. We also understand the knowledge, self confidence, and self esteem. The
vital role we have in ensuring that groups pupils are encouraged to show respect to each
or individuals within the school are not other, to accept responsibility for their behaviour
subjected to intimidation or radicalisation and improve social and friendship skills.
Careers guidance/further education
Somerset Progressive School has developed We have also developed positive links with
positive links with the local Careers, Information, colleges in and around the local area and have
Advice and Guidance Team and organises careers successfully supported 100% of our Y11 pupils
meetings and interviews for all KS4 pupils. in being placed on post-16 further education
courses.
The school co-ordinates and monitors work
experience placements for all Key Stage 4 It is our aim to support all of our pupils in
pupils, giving those pupils an invaluable insight achieving a positive work or college placement
into working life. at the end of Year 11.Safeguarding
Somerset Progressive School has a Safeguarding Board’s Safeguarding procedures
comprehensive Safeguarding policy and will and inform both Keys Company Directors and
take any reasonable steps to ensure the safety Social Care of the concern.
of its pupils. In cases where the school has
reason to be concerned that a child may be The Safeguarding policy is available on the
subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms school website and copies are available upon
of abuse, staff will follow Somerset request.
Anti-bullying policy
Somerset Progressive School is totally procedures to identify and deal with any
opposed to bullying in any form and will not be incidents quickly and effectively. A copy of the
tolerated at any level. policy is held on file in school and available
upon request.
We are committed to providing a caring and
safe environment for all pupils where they can If you have any concerns regarding bullying or
develop both academically and as an individual. wish to discuss this area further, please do not
hesitate to contact the Headteacher.
A comprehensive anti-bullying policy operates
within the school, along with a set of
Health and safety
Somerset Progressive School has a on school premises, with a copy available upon
comprehensive health and safety policy and request from the school.
procedures. The Policy/Procedures file is kept
Complaints procedure
It is important to pupils’ sense of security and If they feel they cannot talk to any of these
personal confidence that they have a means people, then they can telephone NYAS (0800
of “being heard” in the event of having a 808 101) or Childline (0800 1111). These calls are
complaint. For this purpose we ensure every free and confidential.
child or young person is made aware of the
suggestions and complaints procedure and will Parents, carers or representatives from the local
assist and support them in the event that they authority who are concerned about the quality
feel the need to use it. The complaints policy is of education offered at Somerset Progressive
available on the school website and on request. School should contact the Headteacher or the
They can share their complaint with their Deputy Head immediately. Any complaint will
keyworker or the Headteacher. If they are still be given prompt, serious consideration.
unhappy they can telephone (0121 728 7800) 1 complaint was received during the academic
to speak to either Deborah Hurley (Regional year 2020 to 2021
Education Manager) or Nicola Kelly (Chair of
Governors) who will arrange to see them.
Health and Sex Education education and will be delivered throughout
the year at different times dependent in
Our school provides a culture where sexual circumstances. Consent is sought from parents
harassment and online sexual abuse are not or carers prior to these lessons taking place.
tolerated.
All our pupils will receive age and
ability-appropriate relationship, health and sexPhilosophy and expectations
Policy and practice at Somerset Progressive Sanctions usually involve some form of
School reflects the belief that disruptive and reparation (tidying, cleaning and helping) but
challenging behaviour has underlying causes sometimes may involve the loss of a privilege,
and effects. Children with low self-esteem or a restriction in a particular activity for a
cannot tolerate anything that increases their defined period of time.
negative feelings about themselves and
therefore try to reduce the chances of being Should a child’s behaviour escalate to a point
hurt any more. They often refuse to recognise that they are likely to cause harm to themselves,
their own achievements, resent other people’s other people or cause serious damage to
successes, can delight in upsetting others, reject property, then physical intervention can be
praise, humiliate others or refuse to respond to used. Pupils are always given the opportunity to
those around them. reflect on the incident and talk through it with
a member of staff. The form and method which
Our challenge is to reach beyond the child’s this takes is clearly identified in the Keys Group
defensive shell and help the child believe that Physical Intervention Policy.
teachers are really there for them and that they
can trust teachers. The foundation of our work All staff are fully trained in the Keys Group
concerns establishing positive relationships method of physical intervention (Team Teach
based on mutual respect. is used at the school). Placing authorities are
informed of our physical intervention policy.
We prefer to talk about behaviour being Any incident requiring physical intervention
consequential rather than of sanctions. is recorded in detail, with access to relevant
Sanctions are used sparingly and after all other parties made fully available.
alternatives have been considered. Discussion
will take place with a senior member of the
team before a decision is taken regarding an
appropriate sanction.
Exclusions
We acknowledge that the young people the school, it may be deemed necessary to
placed at Somerset Progressive School exclude the young person for a specific period
have had previous negative educational and of time.
social experiences and as such will present
challenging behaviours. In all cases of exclusions, parents/carers will be
notified immediately by telephone, followed
It is our aim therefore to provide a quality by a letter outlining the duration of the
education for even the most challenging pupils. exclusion and the expected return date. The
Exclusions are seen as the very last resort letter will advise the right to appeal against
when all other strategies have been exhausted the exclusion, the assistance available and the
and are only used in extreme cases. procedures to be followed.
However, if a pupil’s placement in school is Following any exclusion, a reintegration
seriously preventing the ‘effective education’ of meeting will be held and an Action Plan agreed
other pupils or the young person is presenting with the pupil, parent/carer and Keyworker.
a significant risk to themselves or others within
Documentation
All of the school’s policies and procedures can
be viewed at school, sent out electronically or
by post on request.Behaviour management programme
Somerset Progressive School seeks to create Pupils bring with them a wide variety
an environment which encourages and of behaviour patterns and at Somerset
reinforces positive behaviour; recognising this Progressive School the aim is to work within
as necessary for effective learning to take standards of behaviour based on the basic
place. The purpose of this Positive Behaviour values of honesty, respect for self, others,
Management is to ensure that the school has authority and property, responsibility and
a consistent approach to rewarding good consideration. The intention of applying
behaviour and achievement, and challenging rewards and sanctions is to demonstrate to
inappropriate behaviour. Good behaviour is pupils that their behaviour and actions have
most effectively achieved when there are clear consequences.
expectations of conduct.
Admission criteria and procedure
Admissions Criteria: Fees
Pupils will either be unable to maintain a place The academic year is 39 weeks divided into 3
in a mainstream school or be thought to be terms. Fees will be charged on a weekly rate for
able to benefit from a stable period in a small 39 weeks of the year and will be invoiced on a
supportive school environment. The pupil will termly basis for day pupils one term in advance.
have an Education, Health and Care Plan and be
between the ages of 7 and 19 years. Should a pupil leave without prior written notice
or not as a result of a review, then 6 weeks (half
Admissions Procedures: a term) fees in lieu will be required.
When a placement is requested, a copy of Notice to leave the school must be in writing
the child/young person’s EHCP and/or other and the 6 weeks (half a term) will be charged
relevant documents, such as previous school from the date of the letter of notice.
reports, Individualised Education Programme
(I.E.Ps) etc. will be needed. This is in order to Visiting the School
ascertain the suitability of the placement and Somerset Progressives School (SPS) is happy
to set up an education programme appropriate to welcome visitors and anyone interested in
to the child/young person’s needs. A planning placing a child at SPS is encouraged to make an
meeting will then be held to determine if the appointment to visit the school.
placement is appropriate to the pupil’s needs. Representatives from the Local Authority (L.A.)
and Social Services Department (S.S.D) are also
encouraged to visit.
General Information
What are the start and finish times? How will I get to know what progress my child
The school is open to pupils from 09:15am. is making?
Lessons start at 09:30am and finish at 14:45pm. Each pupil will have an Individual Educational Plan
(IEP) setting out clear aims and objectives for
What arrangements have been made for the learning. Pupil achievement and progress will be
lunch break? monitored on a weekly basis and a report produced
Pupils have access to cabins and outside areas for at the end of each term. The report will be issued to
the lunch break. All pupils bring in a packed lunch. the parent/carer.
Parents/carers, Local Authorities and partnership
organisations will be invited to a Termly Celebration
of Achievements.Who should absence be reported to? involve close liaison between parents/carers,
Contact should be made on the first day of school staff, Local Authority and Children’s
non-attendance giving the reason and indicating Services professionals.
when you expect your child to return. Absence
should be reported to Administration, Tel: 01823 Do pupils have to wear a uniform?
481 902. No, this is not a requirement, but all pupils
must be appropriately dressed for education
How will my child’s attendance be monitored? and work placements. All pupils accessing
Your child’s attendance will be monitored with vocational activities will be required to wear
formal attendance records being kept by the protective clothing.
school. Any concerns regarding attendance will
be dealt with under current procedures and will
School term dates 2021 - 2022
Autumn Term 2021 Spring Term 2022 Summer Term 2022
Term 1: Tuesday 7th September to Term 3: Wednesay 5th January to Term 5: Tuesday 26th April to
Friday 22nd October Friday 18th February Friday 27th May
Half term: Monday 25th October to February Half term: Monday 21st Half term: Monday 30th May to
Friday 29th October February to Friday 25th February Friday 3rd June
Term 2: Monday 1st November to February Term 4: Monday 28th Term 6: Monday 6th June to
Friday 17th December February to Friday 8th April Friday 22nd July
Bank Holidays: Monday 27th Bank Holidays: Monday 3rd January Bank Holidays: Monday 2nd May
December Tuesday 28th December Friday 15th April Monday 18th April Thursday 2nd June Friday 3rd June
Staff training days:
6th September 2021
4th January 2022
25th April 2022
25th July 2022
26th July 2022
Somerset Progressive t: 01823 481902
School e: admin.somersetschool@keys-group.co.uk
Bath House Farm
West Hatch Head Teacher:
Taunton Karl Templeman
Somerset 01823 481902
TA3 5RH
Chief Executive:
David Manson
0121 728 7800
Chair of Governors:
Nicola Kelly
0121 728 7800
group Keys Group
Maybrook House
t: 0121 728 7800
e: bst@keys-group.co.uk
Second Floor
Queensway
Proprietor: Keys Group
Halesowen
Proprietor Representative:
West Midlands
Nicola Kelly
B63 4AH
roup group group group group DfE No: 933/6203
www.keys-group.co.uk
Inspiring and supporting young Keys Child Care Ltd is a private limited company
people to live happy, healthy registered in England. Company number: 02928849
Registered office: Keys Group, Maybrook House,
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