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Oversands School

Parents and carers

We want to support you and your family during your child’s time with us by keeping in close and regular contact throughout the school year.

Events and support for parents

As a parent or carer at our school we are able to offer you access to a wide range of advice and support. From events to podcasts and everything else inbetween we are constantly adding to the resources on offer.

Advice and Support east

Term dates

View our school calendar to see key term dates for this year

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School Ofsted report

We strive to achieve an exceptional teaching and learning environment where our pupils are able to achieve their personalised goals.

Read the full Ofsted report here east

Pupils and sixth-form students are happy at this school. They appreciate the opportunities that they have to enjoy the outdoors. They enjoy chatting with adults at lunchtime because they have positive relationships with staff.

Ofsted School Report , Oversands School

Leaders expect pupils and students to work hard and try their best. All staff set high expectations for what pupils can achieve.


Ofsted School Report , Oversands School

Pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum, including in the sixth form. Leaders have thought carefully about what they want pupils to know and be able to do in each subject. Leaders have carefully designed the curriculum so that pupils and students build a deep body of subject knowledge.

Ofsted School Report , Oversands School

Leaders have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Leaders expect pupils to be respectful, responsible and kind towards each other.



Ofsted School Report , Oversands School

Residential Ofsted report

For some young people with special educational needs a residential boarding placement can offer the right balance of education, support and stability that will then allow them to make rapid academic progress and develop socially.

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Residential pupils are treated as individuals in a non-judgemental way. Excellent plans and assessments of risk highlight individual needs, with routines, structures and strategies personalised to meet those needs.

Ofsted Residential Report , Oversand School

Residential pupils are treated as individuals in a non-judgemental way. Excellent plans and assessments of risk highlight individual needs, with routines, structures and strategies personalised to meet those needs.

Ofsted Residential Report , Oversand School

Children and young people flourish. The residential provision has a substantial beneficial impact on the overall experiences and progress made by the children and young people who stay there.

Ofsted Residential Report , Oversand School

Children and young people flourish. The residential provision has a substantial beneficial impact on the overall experiences and progress made by the children and young people who stay there.

Ofsted Residential Report , Oversand School

Parent feedback

We always encourage feedback from parents and carers, either via direct communication with us or at annual reviews. You can also share your thoughts through Parent View by clicking the button below.

Give Ofsted your view

Staying safe online and safeguarding resource hub

It’s never been more important to help keep your children safe online.

The Government has suggested that the Parent Info website is the best place to gain advice and support regarding this issue.

Click here to visit Parent zone

A free hub of safeguarding resources to empower children, young people and all adults supporting them.

Click here to visit the Safeguarding resourcing hub