Agenda item

Presentation on Becton School

Wendy Dudley and David Caborn to present

Minutes:

8.1

The Assembly received a presentation upon Becton School from Wendy Dudley (Headteacher) and David Caborn (Chair of Governors). It was noted that Becton School was a specialist facility for children with mental health problems and comprised four ‘lodges’ (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Amber) which dealt with different areas of need. The facilities at the School were excellent, and the School had proved a real success so far in helping children and their families in dealing with mental health problems.   

 

 

8.2

There was a warm and welcoming atmosphere at the School, and there were excellent gardens and grounds, as well as en-suite bedrooms, an IT suite, games room and lounges.

 

 

8.3

The School had received a level of ‘good, with outstanding features’ in its latest Ofsted report, and it was also noted that children attended the School from all over the City, and there were some residential students.       

 

 

8.4

A Christmas Fayre would be held at the School on Friday 7th December 2012, and everyone was invited to attend.

 

 

8.5

The Chair thanked Wendy Dudley and David Caborn for their report and all their hard work at the School. The Chair added that it was pleasing to have such an excellent City-wide facility located within the South East Community Assembly area.