Bedales and Dunhurst, the Bedales Junior School, have both been judged ‘outstanding’ in key areas of boarding, according to an independent inspection carried out earlier this month.Both schools scored the highest possible grade for Enjoying and Achieving – that is, the way in which they develop the whole individual. Dunhurst was also outstanding in encouraging pupils to become involved through consultation and discussion, and Bedales gained the top ranking for Staying Safe – the key area of pastoral care, discipline and child protection. Every other aspect of boarding in both schools was graded ‘good’, apart from one ’satisfactory’.
Keith Budge commented , “Some aspects of the physical fabric of Boys’ Flat, the main boys’ boarding house, were graded merely ‘satisfactory’ – which for us is not satisfactory. Even before the inspection we had earmarked a substantial sum for a programme of improvements to the building and facilities that will run for the next five years.”
The official reports will be published shortly. For mor details please contact Martin Horrox , Head of External Relations Bedales
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