Never Standing Still - Initiatives for Academic Year 2018 to 2019 - Brookfields School

Never Standing Still – Initiatives for Academic Year 2018 to 2019

Brookfields School is committed to changing the outcomes for our pupils and families. The diagram below is an illustration of some of the new initiatives we put into place for Academic Year 2018 to 2019

Part of our vision focusses on the importance of Brookfields School remaining at the forefront of SEN development. Some of these new initiatives clearly illustrate the additional work and research staff here are doing. We continue to ensure that the “day to day” curriculum, care and welfare of pupils, independence skills and opportunities are relevant, but continually strive to examine our capacity to improve.

Details of all our new initiatives are available in school, however, I will describe just a few:-

Considerable work has been undertaken by our Early Years staff relating to both assessment and curriculum resulting in requests for publication of new assessment tools. Copyright agreements are currently being investigated.

Similar work in Key Stage 4 and the 6^th Form has resulted in another recording and monitoring tool, SILSAF (Secondary Independent Living Skills Assessment Framework), being created in house and sold to other schools.

We are the lead school for the Berkshire Teaching Alliance has been completed. All information related to this new initiative is now available on our website.

The development of Berkshire Alliance of Teaching Schools

CDI Careers Award 2019

Our staff are our greatest resource and staff at Brookfields consistently demonstrate their willingness to contribute to the enormous range of projects running throughout the school. They display a real dedication and commitment to their jobs and are constantly looking to improve the outcomes for all of our pupils.

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Are there any needs that the school does not support?

Yes, there are. We are not able to support pupils who have SEMH, SEBD or young people who do not have a learning difficulty.

Do I have to live in West Berkshire for my child to attend the school?

No, you do not have to live in West Berkshire. Currently, we have pupils who live in West Berkshire, Reading, Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Hampshire, Slough and Bracknell.

Does my child need to have a Statement or an EHCP to come to the school?

Yes, your child will need to have a Statement or an EHCP.

How do I arrange a visit to the school?

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 0118 942 1382.

How do I contact the school?

Please call the school on 01189421382. You can also email the schools office on [email protected]

Brookfields School
Sage Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6SW

Please note: If you are using SATNAV travelling to the school, please use this postcode RG31 6GG.

If I want my child to attend Brookfields School, what should I do?

We would encourage you to visit Brookfields School as well as other schools in the area so that you are able to make an informed choice. If you think that Brookfields School would be right for your child, you will need to contact your Local Authority to inform them of your decision. We are not able to admit pupils to the school with out agreement from West Berkshire Local Authority and the Local Authority who publish your child’s Statement/EHCP.

As a school, we have to be sure that we are able to meet your child’s needs, that have the provision to meet those needs, an appropriate peer group for them and also a space within that peer group.

What happens on a snow day?

Every effort is made to keep the school open during bad weather, but in the event of the weather conditions deteriorating beyond what is manageable and safe, the Headteacher may make a decision to close the school.

If we have to close the school at short notice, transport companies will be informed and a recorded message will be left on our telephone system (0118 9421382). You will also be able to get an update by listening to these local radio stations such as Radio Berkshire on 94.6 MHz, 95.4 MHz, 104.1 MHz, 104.4 MHz & DAB

What is the age range of the school?

The ages of 3 through to 19 years old.

What special needs does the school support?

The primary need of pupils who attend the school is a learning difficulty, either moderate, severe or a profound and multiple learning difficulty. Pupils may have additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, a physical impairment or a sensory impairment.

Where can I find out more about the work of the school?

We hope that you will find what you are looking for on our website. You can also find out about the school from our website West Berkshires Local Offer. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact the school.

Where can I get a school uniform?

The school uniform can be purchased directly from the school. If you would like to place an order, please contact the school office on 0118 942 1382.

Or from this address www.pbuniform-online.co.uk/brookfields

Where is the school located?

Brookfields School is part of West Berkshire Local Authority and is located in Tilehurts, Reading, Berkshire.

Who do I call if my child is sick?

If you need to report your child absent please call the school office on 0118 942 1382.

Brookfields School

Specialist SEN School