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The Grange Therapeutic School, Rutland, Leicestershire – an independent residential special school for students who have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or high functioning autism – rated Good by Ofsted in its ‘education’ inspection, has just been ranked Outstanding in its Ofsted inspection for ‘residential care’ provision1. Ofsted Inspectors praised its new team […]
GCSE results day 2021 brought much good news across Acorn and Options schools and was a wonderful chance to celebrate all the hard work of our students, our staff, parents and carers. Despite the challenges of the pandemic and the disruption caused by Covid-19, we are proud of the resiliency our students have shown during […]
Outcomes First Group, which Acorn Education and Care proudly forms part of, is delighted to announce that it has successfully achieved a place in the Super Large Category for the 2021 Best Workplaces™ for Women ranking. Last year, employees took part in the Great Place to Work® nationwide survey and gave their opinion as to […]
This week it has been announced that Bramfield House School – part of Acorn Education and Care – has been shortlisted for an Education Business Award 2021. Shortlisted for the SEN Provision Award, this category is presented to the school that demonstrates an increase in the quality of care and education services provided to students […]
In the last two weeks, Bramfield House School have achieved two prestigious awards for excellence in their field. On the 19th April, Bramfield House achieved the School of Character Kitemark award, led by Headteacher Davina Bell, in recognition for the school’s outstanding pupil centered work in education and social development. The school were commended for […]
It’s been revealed today that Acorn Digital Learning, part of Acorn Education and Care, has been shortlisted for the ‘Alternative Provision School of the Year’ award! The TES School Awards acknowledge and celebrate the teachers, staff, teams and schools that are making a real difference to the lives of children and young people. Acorn Digital […]
Acorn Education and Care proudly forms part of the Outcomes First Group Family, and today it has been announced that Outcomes First Group has been recognised as one of the 2021 UK’s Best Workplaces™ in the top super large employers published by Great Place to Work®. This is following employees taking part in the Great […]
Oak Tree School, part of Acorn Education and Care, are proud to announce that following a day of assessment with the Association for Character Education team, they have achieved recognition as a school of character – the first special needs school to be assessed and awarded the accreditation! Oak Tree are also the first school […]
I have been fortunate to have worked for the past 12 years as the clinical psychologist at one of the largest schools in the UK specialising in supporting pupils across the age and ability range with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s great to have the opportunity to write a blog for Autism […]
Acorn Education and Care, part of Outcomes First Group, is dedicated to supporting every child and young person in our care to reach their full potential, placing them at the heart of everything we do and ensuring the highest quality, person centred care is delivered by the teams supporting them. Outcomes First Group submitted a […]