Chenderit  - Visual school of Arts.

 It was opened in 1979 on fields which it is said, were formerly used for archery practice. The name 'Chenderit' is an adaptation of a medieval name for Middleton Cheney.  There are currently approximately 1,138 students on roll, of whom about 266 are in the Sixth Form.

All students in Years 7-11 follow a broad and balanced curriculum;

The sixth form programme offers over 22 courses at Advanced (A), Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ & ACVE), and an entitlement curriculum.  Students are initially taught in mixed-ability tutor groups, with practical and creative subjects taught in smaller classes. Setting by ability is introduced progressively, where appropriate to subject needs. We are fortunate that we enjoy close working links with our partner primary schools, and have a range of innovative and practical programmes for developing and maintaining curriculum and social liaison. Chenderit aims to provide the best possible learning experiences for each individual student and is committed to integration and support in mainstream classes wherever possible. In exceptional cases there may be a need to withdraw a student from areas of the curriculum for a short while for intensive courses over an agreed period of time and to reduce the number of examination subjects in Key Stage 4. 

Departments are expected to develop a range of strategies to meet the educational needs of all students. Each is asked to nominate a 'key teacher' with responsibilities for Learning Support. Workshops and training are provided for these key teachers.   There is close co-operation between specialist support teachers, key teachers, learning support assistants and department staff in developing support systems including the development of differentiated course materials. Each student's progress is carefully monitored and support programmes reviewed and adapted where necessary. Many students receive additional support within mainstream classes, and most departments have a learning support assistant as part of the subject team. Chenderit values the close co-operation of parents, teachers and governors in ensuring that the special needs of each student are catered for so that they may achieve  their fullest potential


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