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Aug 26, 2023 · What Dolphin is brilliant at is getting to know each child and finding the right school for their strengths and interests. That could well be a school that's at the top of the academic league tables, or equally a school that excels in sports or the creative arts.
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The headteacher of this school is Kate Wells. This school is part of the Venturers Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the interim chief executive officer, David Moran, and overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Gail Bragg. An interim headteacher, Kirsteen Craig, is ...
The Dolphin School is an inclusive place in which to learn. It puts children at the heart of the community. Pupils describe the school as friendly and welcoming. They like how staff take the time to get to know them as individuals. This makes them feel safe to talk about their feelings or worries. Since the previous inspection, the school has not d...
The trust and interim leaders know what needs to improve. They have taken decisive action to evaluate and strengthen the curriculum. For example, they found that previously, the curriculum overloaded pupils with too much information. This meant that pupils could not remember their learning well. The new curriculum is planned carefully. Where subj...
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. What does the school need to do to improve?
Pupils who struggle to read do not get enough practise reading books. This makes it difficult for them to build their confidence and fluency. The trust should ensure that these pupils get the right support to become fluent readers. In a few subjects, some staff do not implement the curriculum as the school intends. This slows the progress pupils ma...
You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child's school, or to find out what other parents and carers think. We use information from Ofsted Parent View when deciding which schools to inspect, when to inspect them and as part of their inspection. The Department for Education has further guidance on how to complain about a s...
You can search for published performance information about the school. In the report, ‘disadvantaged pupils’ is used to mean pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND); pupils who meet the definition of children in need of help and protection; pupils receiving statutory local authority support from a social worker; and pupils ...
I really think Dolphin is a great school. Looking back, it's actually really hard to say what the best thing about the school is, and it's partly because that completely depends on your child. That's Dolphin's USP - allowing your child to be who they are.
Mar 14, 2018 · Dolphin is a great school in many ways but academically up to year 6 they are taught in a different way to other schools which is difficult for a year 7 entry. I have found that in year 7 my child is stretched and challenged and, as a result, has really flourished.
Dolphin School offers a 'hands-on' approach to learning, high academic standards and a unique field and walking trip programme both at home and abroad which takes education beyond the classroom and brings it to life.
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The school’s new enquiry-based curriculum is an emerging strength. It stimulates pupils’ interest in their locality and the wider world. As a result, pupils become keen learners and make good...
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This is a good school. Pupils achieve well and make generally good progress in developing a wide range of skills and knowledge. Many pupils make outstanding progress in Year 1 especially...
