Many of the pupils that attend Great Dunmow School have previously struggled to engage in education and their experiences of education has been a negative one. Great Dunmow school’s mission is to raise students’ confidence and self-esteem through an inspiring and engaging curriculum.

Helping students to see the benefit of education, supports them to develop creative and enquiring minds. Assisting students in the development of their social and emotional skills helps to create a sense of ownership and ambition so that they can meet their academic potential and make a positive contribution to their communities and wider society.

The school’s leadership has shown determination and expertise in creating a steep upward curve of improvement over the past year. There is now a programme of regular and well-considered professional development for staff. Staff are proud to work at the school. They praise what they see as a transformation of the ethos. Staff appreciate the support from leaders with their well-being.

Ofsted Inspection Report - March 2025

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Aims of the School

• Create a stimulating, happy and safe environment where students can achieve their full potential.

• Establish a caring community in which students are supported and can support each other.

• Foster self-respect, self-discipline and a sense of responsibility and concern for others.

• Provide a broad, balanced, rich, relevant and differentiated curriculum.

• Create a positive and enquiring attitude to learning that encourages self-motivation, self-belief and perseverance.

• Promote close partnerships with carers, local communities and organisations.

• Provide a curriculum appropriate to the needs of the individual.

• Empower students with the social and emotional skills required to become fully functioning, effective members of society.

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