The Russett School

The Russett School is a specialist setting registered for pupils aged 2 to 19 years whose primary need is associated with having a Severe Learning Difficulty (also known as SLD) and/or Complex Learning Needs. We are also part of Shaw Education Trust. 

Our curriculum is bespoke. This means that is has been carefully designed specifically for learners who have SLD. It has been written to meet the varying needs of pupils who first and foremost have a severe impairment in relation to their cognitive function and or learning ability. 

The Russett School also supports pupils who may have further needs in addition to their severe learning difficulty. For example; some of our pupils have severe communication and interaction needs. 

Pupils at Russett undertake learning activities within classes in mixed ability groups of around 11 pupils with peers similar in age.

Class sizes are generally supported by 4 adult adults (one class teacher and three Teaching Assistants).

Curriculum & Assessment

All learning pathways have been created to suit the needs of each learner profile. Our Pathways are the:

·       Early Years Foundation Stage

·       Coastal Pathway

·       Countryside Pathway

·       City Pathway

Our aims are;

•  To provide outstanding educational opportunities through a personalised curriculum- cognition & learning, communication & interaction, mental health and wellbeing and physical & sensory needs
•  To prepare our children and young people for the next stage of education and transition into adulthood
• To ensure that no pupil/young person leaves without a means to communicate
• To promote skills of independence for a happy and fulfilled future

We hope you find our website helpful and informative. We also have information on CWAC's Livewell site please follow the link to view The Russett School - Academy | Live Well Cheshire West (cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk)

Admissions and visits to School

We are incredibly proud of our school and Russett family.

Our values are Community- Resilience Wellbeing- Respect- Empowerment

Please follow the link for information regarding Russett’s admissions policy The Russett School - Policies & Protocols (therussettlearningtrust.co.uk)

If you would like to visit the Russett School, please contact the school office on 01606 853005 where details will be taken from you. We will ask for information about your child and their specific SEN needs. A member of SLT will then be alerted to contact you for discussion. If after discussion it is felt that Russett may be an appropriate setting for your child, a visit will be scheduled to suit the needs of current pupils at the school.

Alternatively, if you have any question or queries please do not hesitate to contact the office via email admin@russett.cheshire.sch.uk

Emma

Mrs Emma Leach - Executive Headteacher