The school vision outlines what we aim to achieve and fully informs our school improvement plan. This encompasses our fundamental values for our learners to strive to create a destination led learning experience, to ensure all our pupils have maximum life chances whilst being supported to develop their personal skills and to be informed through transition to enter adult life successfully. Regardless of the school setting, we always strive to ensure our pupils’ learning and wellbeing needs are at the very centre of everything we do. We truly believe that every learner is valued and is enabled to achieve the highest levels possible. This was recognised in our last Ofsted inspection report when we were judged as outstanding. We work closely with parents/carers and major stakeholders and always aim to provide a happy and stimulating environment.  

Rosehill School is a maintained special school for children and young people aged 4-19, on the autism spectrum. Rosehill School is part of the Nottingham Schools Trust – a collaborative partnership focusing on improving education for the children and Young People of Nottingham. The school is set in a residential area on the outskirts of Nottingham City Centre, and serves a diverse community, drawing children and young people from a wide range of socio-economic and multicultural backgrounds. The school has an Early Year’s provision and a Sixth Form. The very large majority of pupils have a range of social, communication and sensory needs and differences.

Rosehill School has been a specialist provider for pupils with autism since 1980 and in 2009, the school was selected to be part of a Building Schools for the Future programme. By 2011, the school was refurbished and is unique in its design. This purpose-built building with outstanding facilities, has provided new and exciting opportunities for enriching the curriculum and learning. In November 2017 we had our fifth, consecutive Outstanding Ofsted Inspection where the school was commended for sustaining a high standard of education and care for all pupils. Rosehill celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2021.

Staff at Rosehill benefit from an excellent team ethos. We are committed to the well-being of our staff. We encourage all staff to be active in their professional development and opportunities will be provided to further develop skills and knowledge through training and CPD.

At Rosehill, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to the completion of an enhanced DBS check and overseas check (if applicable), and receipt of satisfactory references.

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Aims and Objectives at Rosehill School

To maintain a happy, safe and positive environment where pupils can enjoy school and learning

Provide an outstanding education for all of our pupils

Set high expectations for ourselves and pupils - always promoting personal growth and responsibility

Equip pupils with effective communication and social skills, valuable life skills and positive behavioural skills

Provide a broad, balanced and creative curriculum focusing on core competencies of learning for children with autism (communication, social awareness, thinking skills, sensory awareness and regulation, organisation skills and behaviour management) delivered through small steps and personal learning targets, thus improving overall development, self-esteem and motivation to relate to and engage with others around them

Support the principles of Every Child Matters and its outcomes (Be Healthy, Stay Safe, Enjoy and Achieve, Make a Positive Contribution and Achieve Economic Wellbeing)

Deliver the best possible provision for our pupils through a combination of:

Rosehill School the pupils and their needs always come first!

Comprehensively trained staff who offer unique teaching and learning experiences which support the differences of autism

Providing close liaison and partnership with parents and carers – Rosehill welcomes parents and carers into school to share discussions and support ‘home life’

Modified class bases catering for stage and age developmental needs, for example, playrooms in the primary department, individual work rooms in the middle school and shared independent living areas in the upper school

Shared facilities within the main core of the school which offer physical, social and emotional wellbeing experiences such as the dance studio Multi Interactive Learning Environment, PE hall, dance studio, gym, play room, wet room and café

Closely monitored and continually tailored individual curriculum plans which combine the newly revised National Curriculum recommendations and guidance with creative and innovation approaches to teaching

Structured timetables which provide appropriate challenge and flexibility relating to stage and age of development

Individual teaching, small groups and whole class sessions where the pupils can benefit from interaction with peers and develop skills required to engage effectively within a group

Partnering with other specialists professionals such as; Speech and Language Therapists, Family Support Workers, Social Services, Educational Psychologists, School Doctor and Nurse, Occupational Therapists, Continence and Physiotherapy Teams, Musical Therapists, Transition Coordinators, Respite Providers and the Healthy Schools Team

A programme of offsite activities and visits, providing many opportunities for broader experience and generalisation of communication and behavioural skills vital for successful integration into and enjoyment of the wider community

Carefully planned and aided transition into, across departments and when moving on from the school. In addition, appropriate extended provision, which supports the full extent of individual needs and interests, are offered; mainstream local school links, Post-14 accredited learning, college and day service links, work experience and work related learning opportunities and Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Promote continuous professional development for all staff in the school, to ensure that Rosehill School provides the best education for all the pupils

An inclusive whole school approach to self-evaluation and school development planning; creating a culture of continuous improvement and forward thinking