Smallbrook School, Nr.Wem

Smallbrook School is a special place to learn. Leaders and the proprietor have set high aspirations for themselves, their staff and their pupils. All adults are committed to helping pupils to succeed. The vocational aspect of the curriculum is exceptionally successful in making these aims a reality.

All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and an education health and care (EHC) plan. Almost all have previously been out of education for a long time. Leaders make their school the best it can be for all pupils. All adults want pupils to achieve their very best and they consistently do. Pupils love their school, do well and now attend regularly.

The school offers an exceptional curriculum which is designed in two parts. The first part is based fully on the National Curriculum. High ambitions and expectations of every pupil are commonplace. Pupils learn across the full range of subjects. They achieve very well and all gain qualifications appropriate to their levels and aptitudes.

The other part of the curriculum is the vocational and outdoor education, which all pupils have access to. This is where the magic happens. The school has developed a unique provision that pupils find engaging, exciting and inspiring. It includes a professional garage, exotic farm, a fully equipped gym and a bright and well-resourced beauty salon. Through the superb facilities on offer, every pupil has the chance to try something new, find their passion and to flourish. This curriculum ensures that pupils re-engage in education, want to attend school and ultimately find their purpose and passions in life. All pupils leave the school with accredited qualifications. Pupils are extremely well prepared for their next steps.