Looking forwards
Taking our next steps together
We have plans in place for new schools places where pupils will take their own next steps on an exciting and rewarding journey into tomorrow.
Find out more about our impactDelivering Incredible Futures
How we deliver our impact
September 2022 – August 2023
As the UK’s leading specialist provider of education, quality and impact are at the heart of what we do. Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning. This report is a summary of our impact over the last academic year – read the full report here.
3,000
pupils education supported98%
of schools are rated good or outstanding63
schools across the group
What Ofsted said:
Take a look at some quotes from our recent inspections
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“The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development is exceptional. Through ongoing work, staff find out about pupils’ aspirations and wishes. Leaders use this in-depth knowledge to provide meaningful opportunities for pupils. They deliberately match these opportunities to pupils’ interests and needs. For example, some pupils develop important communication skills and confidence by undertaking work experience in the local community.”
Options Trent Acres Options Autism
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What Ofsted said:
Take a look at some of the quotes from our recent inspections
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“At The Greater Horseshoe School, pupils uncover their hidden talents. Before joining the school, many found it difficult to engage with education. Here, highly skilled, specialist staff work intensively with pupils. Pupils have the opportunity to try out the school’s rich curriculum offer. This includes a music hub, known as ‘Musers’, and a farm site at ‘Chipley Mill’ where pupils learn horticulture and animal care.”
Greater Horseshoe (Acorn Education)
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What Ofsted said:
Take a look at some of the quotes from our recent inspections
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“Pupils enjoy coming to this delightful school. It is clear to see from their happy faces as pupils arrive in the morning and throughout the school day that they feel safe. Leaders have created an inviting and well-organised place for pupils to learn. Their vision for excellence is very clear and is shared by staff.”
Kestrel House School (Options Autism)
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Celebrating exam results
Well done to all our pupils and colleagues on an amazing set of qualifications achieved this year.
Acorn Education
This full range of additional qualifications means that every student has been able to succeed and achieve a portfolio of qualifications relevant to their skills, interests and future plans.
641
Functional skills qualifications were achieved
Acorn students achieved a total of 536 GCSEs in a wide variety of subjects, with two top 9 grades achieved in English Language and in Fine Art.
536
GCSEs achieved
At pre-entry and entry level, including a wide range of BTECS, AQA Units, ASDAN Awards and Duke of Edinburgh. The most successful subjects included: Sport and Fitness, Motor Vehicle, Art, Vocational Studies, Home Cooking, Science, Geography, Further Learning and Employment and the ASDAN Gold Award.
381
qualifications with a 100% pass rate
Options Autism
In a wide variety of subjects, with a grade 8 in Combined Science being the highest achievement.
189
GCSEs achieved
Students who have received their results in any formal qualification or award this year have shown great resilience in their commitment to learning and, therefore, have achieved some exceptional outcomes.
300
qualifications with a 90% pass rate
Predominantly in English and Maths, but also in Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography. This included a student getting an A in Higher for English (A-level Equivalent).
30
Qualifications at a national 4,5 or Higher in Scotland
Acorn Education
641
Functional skills qualifications were achieved
This full range of additional qualifications means that every student has been able to succeed and achieve a portfolio of qualifications relevant to their skills, interests and future plans.
536
GCSEs achieved
Acorn students achieved a total of 536 GCSEs in a wide variety of subjects, with two top 9 grades achieved in English Language and in Fine Art.
381
qualifications with a 100% pass rate
At pre-entry and entry level, including a wide range of BTECS, AQA Units, ASDAN Awards and Duke of Edinburgh. The most successful subjects included: Sport and Fitness, Motor Vehicle, Art, Vocational Studies, Home Cooking, Science, Geography, Further Learning and Employment and the ASDAN Gold Award.
Options Autism
189
GCSEs achieved
In a wide variety of subjects, with a grade 8 in Combined Science being the highest achievement.
300
qualifications with a 90% pass rate
Students who have received their results in any formal qualification or award this year have shown great resilience in their commitment to learning and, therefore, have achieved some exceptional outcomes.
30
Qualifications at a national 4,5 or Higher in Scotland
Predominantly in English and Maths, but also in Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography. This included a student getting an A in Higher for English (A-level Equivalent).
Clinical based strategies and training
We have developed two specific clinical strategies to support employees in their roles.
The foundations of the strategy are three core principles: Ask, Accept and Develop.
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The strategy uses the 3 Cs model of Trauma Informed Practice; to Connect, Co-Regulate and Co-Reflect.
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During the year we undertook a number of developments and expansions which have resulted in over 700 new school placements.
Great Places to Work Survey
We scored
77%
For the 4th year running we are a great place to work. The survey is based on a Trust model. To be considered a Great Place to Work, organisations must meet a minimum score of 65%.
