Cambian Scarborough School is a co-educational SEMH school for up to 20 students. We are registered to take students from 8 to 18 years of age and although the majority of our students have statements of special educational needs (SENs) or educational healthcare plans (EHCP), it is not a requirement for a referral to the school. 

The size of our school allows us to deliver a first-class education, paying close attention to addressing special educational needs and focusing on learning styles. Our largest group is a class of five pupils, with two staff members. We have a loyal and dedicated team of teachers and learning support assistants, and this wellestablished staff team is dedicated to providing the best individualised care, support and education to our students. Our high attendance figures prove that our caring and cultivating practice works. 

As part of our fully timetabled curriculum, students are assessed and an individual learning package is developed to meet their needs. Curriculum pathways allow the best opportunities for students to prepare themselves for adult life, which means a strong emphasis on social and emotional development, as well as the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. We provide qualifications to suit a range of abilities, offering students the opportunity to study towards Entry Level, Functional Skills, BTEC and GCSE qualifications. 

Vocational education makes up a large part of our curriculum, which may suit students who have practical skills, and leads to accredited qualifications such as GCSEs and BTEC diplomas. We also deliver the accredited Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze and Silver award, both of which have resulted in successful outcomes for our students. 

As a registered Forest School we provide further increasingly diverse opportunities for our students to benefit from a supportive curriculum that can help students build positive values and attitude about themselves, about learning and the environment in which they live. Whatever a student’s background, gender, beliefs or ability, we encourage and deliver equality of access to education. With a strong emphasis on social education, we aim to develop students’ respect for the environment and the local community by using our positive relationships with local community groups, colleges of further education and career pathways organisations. 

We also have excellent relationships with parents and carers, and keep them up to date via phone calls and meetings. Our mission is to maintain a high level of support and motivation, so that each student feels valued and experiences successes at every opportunity. We are proud of our track record of reintegrating students back into mainstream schools and of the fact that many of our year 11 pupils have gone on to further education. Our success has been reflected by praise from Ofsted, with the school being awarded a ‘Good’ rating since May 2018. 

We are proud of our school and the achievements our students make socially, emotionally and academically. 

Michelle Blackburn 

Head Teacher