Location
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At Birchwood, our purpose is to work collaboratively with students to create a safe, inclusive and engaging educational environment. We will help to develop students confidence and self-esteem by encouraging a culture of ambitious goal setting and the celebration of individual achievements.
Birchwood will support students to attain their very best in a range of qualifications, as well as developing skills and attributes necessary for a successful future.
This personal portfolio of accomplishments will enable students to go on to make positive changes in their local communities and live fulfilled lives Birchwood is an alternative education provision that covers the Folkestone & Hythe District (South Kent) and is located in Folkestone.
We accept pupils from Year 7 through to Year 11, placements with us can be short term ranging from 2 weeks through to 12 weeks. Other pupils spend either the remainder or duration of their secondary education with us. Usually Year 11 pupils will stay with us for the duration of the academic year.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 135462
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 14 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2008
Governing body (0 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Lester Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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