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The Birches is a relatively large specialist support primary school based in South Manchester catering for a vibrant population of truly outstanding children. From the very first time I walked through the doors of the school, it struck me how strongly the children are at the very heart of everything that the school does.
The Birches is a relatively large specialist support primary school based in South Manchester catering for a vibrant population of truly outstanding children. From the very first time I walked through the doors of the school, it struck me how strongly the children are at the very heart of everything that the school does.
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We expect mutual respect between staff, between students and between staff and pupils. We aim to prepare young people for adult life through teaching the rights and responsibilities of being a member of a community. We aim to develop good self esteem and self confidence in a positive environment. We aim for all staff and pupils to feel safe, supported, cared for and protected, so that we can try new things and be ourselves.
The Department for Education state that there is a need "to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs." The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy and these values were reiterated by the Prime Minister in 2014.
The Birches School Curriculum is currently under review and in an exciting phase of development. We have set ourselves the challenge of designing a more appropriate curriculum for our pupils; one which is personalised and ensures that each and every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We are a 153 place school that supports pupils with diagnosis of ASC, SLD and PMLD. The Birches is a fun, forward thinking school that has communication at the heart of everything we do. Maintained by Manchester Local Authority, facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, a range of outdoor play areas, a sensory garden, two multisensory rooms and two soft play areas.
The Birches School is located close to the Withington Community Hospital in West Didsbury, Manchester. The area benefits from excellent road & public transport links to the city centre and the airport. A short walk from either Burton Road or Wilmslow Road/Palatine Road which are served by busy bus routes, with services at least every 5 minutes and a regular night bus.
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Tina Mulhern
Oct 13, 2017
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