Venture Learning
Other independent special school (Nottinghamshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our mission is to ensure that all of our students regardless of their academic ability, behavioural history, ethnicity or socio-economic background are offered meaningful educational experiences and opportunities to achieve. We aim to rebuild our students relationship with learning and lay the foundations for continuing success.
We put the student at the forefront of our vision. Complex external pressures in large, mainstream secondary schools can mean that many young people with social and emotional difficulties find it difficult to adapt, leading to disengagement and a deterioration of behaviour.
We believe that every student should be able to identify and achieve personal goals through a meaningful educational experience. Our bespoke curriculums are guided by their strengths and interests, whilst our adaptive environment and supportive staff ensure that their individual needs are met and barriers to learning overcome.
We deliver our vision through dedicated, highly experienced facilitators; an adaptable environment and tailored provision for each individual. Leaders, teachers and mentors have high expectations of pupils. Staff live out the schools motto daily by putting the student at the forefront of their vision.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Creative Writing
- Cricket
- Stem
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Internet Safety MarkRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 147949
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Gedling
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2020
Governing body
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