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Special school earns ‘outstanding’ report
EDUCATION watchdogs have praised staff at a special school for their “relentless focus on rais- ing standards”. Five Acre Wood – which oper-
ates fromsites in Loose, Snodland and Maidstone – has been desig- nated “outstanding” byOfsted in- spectors. Officials Susan Conway and
Catherine Davies quizzed pupils, ploughed through 48 parent ques- tionnaires, analysed surveys from students and staff, sorted through documentation and observed les- sons beforemaking their ruling. Publishing their findings last
month following a school visit on March 28, one inspector said: “The leadership team, staff and gover- nors are passionate about the school and have high aspirations for the pupils…the curriculum is rich and highly tailored to meet pupils’ needs.” Five AcreWood caters for chil-
dren and young people, aged two to 19, with profound, severe and complex learning difficulties, in- cluding autistic spectrum disor- der. It has over 425 pupils and 300
staff, and is supported by a school nursing team, NHS physiothera- pists, speech and language thera- pists, and a family liaison team. The school in Boughton Lane,
Loose, has satellite classes at The Holmesdale School and Eastbor- ough Primary. Principal PeggyMurphy said “I
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know, because of the focus of my incredible senior leadership team, as well as the work of my dedi- cated and passionate staff, that our students are happy and safe. “Thismeanswe can get onwith
educating, guiding and nurturing our students and giving them every possible opportunity both in our school and in their future lives. “The outstanding classification
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News Sheds blaze
A FIRE in Maidstone damaged two sheds, fencing and a large conifer tree, say fire chiefs. Kent Fire and Rescue Service
was called to the fire in Sycamore Crescent on Sunday, April 14, where crews used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire that is believed to have been started accidentally. The blaze is thought to have
been started because of an out of control bonfire.
Market dates
MAIDSTONE Farmers' Market will be in Jubilee Square on the fourth Friday of eachmonth. Stalls featuring fresh, local, af-
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Police praise
KENT Police has received an “out- standing” report from independ- ent inspectors. The HM Inspectorate of Con-
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