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We are delighted to announce that Reddish Hall School has been judged as Outstanding in all areas in its recent Ofsted Inspection. A summary of key findings for parents and pupils: Parents speak warmly about the devotion and care that is wrapped around their children to ensure that they thrive and achieve – and they do. […]
On 3rd August 2016 Acorn Care and Education was acquired from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan by SSCP Spring Bidco Limited, which is a holding company in the National Fostering Agency (NFA) Group. Established in 2005, Acorn has built a reputation as a high quality children’s services provider, offering special needs education (SEN), residential and foster […]
We are delighted to announce that Longdon Park School has been judged as outstanding in all areas in its recent Ofsted inspection. The inspectors found: “Disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils demonstrate exceptional improvements in their behaviour and academic progress, in response to the high expectations shared by senior leaders and staff.” “The quality of teaching is […]
We are delighted to announce that Belmont School is proud to be shortlisted for the TES Schools Award 2016 – Alternative Provision School of the Year. The Awards are widely recognised as the ‘Oscars’ of schools, teachers and support staff across the UK highlighting the talent, dedication and innovation of individuals and teams from across […]
MP for Ipswich and Minister for Health Ben Gummer has visited Stone Lodge Academy in Ipswich, part of Acorn Care and Education’s Academy sponsorship network. Ben Gummer MP’s visit to Stone Lodge saw him receive a tour of the school and meet with staff and pupils. Stone Lodge Academy, previously Beacon Hill Special School, was […]
Professor Mary Watkins, Chair of the Acorn Academy Cornwall Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Board, has been made a life peer in the House of Lords. She will sit as a crossbench peer. Professor Watkins became Chair of the Acorn Academy Cornwall MAT Board in March 2014. The MAT, which is sponsored by Acorn Care and Education, […]
Acorn Academy Cornwall, an Alternative Provision, Multi-Academy Trust, has achieved Ofsted success with Outstanding judgements across the board for two of its schools. Penwith APA in Penzance and The Community and Hospital Education Service (CHES) APA in Tolvaddon have been judged in a recent inspection as Outstanding in leadership and management, behaviour and safety of […]
Acorn Care and Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, foster care and residential care for vulnerable and hard to reach children, has acquired Pathway Care Solutions, a children’s residential care home business across the East Midlands. Established in 2005, the Acorn group’s acquisition of Pathway Care Solutions is the latest step forward […]