At Elms Bank we are trying to encourage pupils to participate in education in its widest and fullest sense. Education is stimulating and enjoyable if it takes place in a caring environment. We expect pupils to be polite, work hard and take pride in themselves and school.
Contact and partnership with parents is essential if we are to help all pupils achieve. Our links with parents are very good. We have a Parents and Friends of Elms Bank Society and Parents Groups which meet monthly to discuss a range of issues.
In 2009 we received High Performing Specialist status and gained a second specialism Applied Learning. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2010) once again judged us as ‘outstanding’ in almost all categories. At Elms Bank each young person is able to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities. The Arts, Music and Drama are significant areas of expertise and all our young people are encouraged to be creative. We have a choir of up to fifty young people, an active Drama Group and many opportunities to experience.
"Thank you for visiting our website. Elms Bank endeavours to be at the forefront
of thinking and practice in special education and aims to provide the highest
standards of education and care for our very special young people. We offer
a welcoming, co-operative and supportive environment to parents, carers
and their families.
Our highly skilled staff look for every opportunity to celebrate the achievement of our young people. We will work in partnership with you to ensure that your son or daughter is happy and settled at our school and able to take part in all that we have to offer."
Elaine J Parkinson - Headteacher
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