Phases

TREES, HILLS, RIVERS

Pupils begin their learning journey in Trees and are taught in classbased provision in Years 7 and 8. During their time in Trees, pupils are supported to develop key skills of literacy and numeracy alongside important social and emotional skills to provide them with a secure foundation from which they can progress. As pupils move into Year 9, they will transition into either Hills or Rivers.

Each phase provides a supportive environment in which pupils are encouraged to develop skills of communication, independence and resilience. Every class is unique and our curriculum is adapted and personalised to meet the needs of each individual. We provide an education which aims to equip our students with the qualifications and skills they need for a smooth transition into further education.

OUR CLASSES AND STAFF

TREES PHASE

Phase Leader – Mr Sant 

Deputy Phase Leader – Mrs Harvey 

Trees 1 - Mrs Harvey (Teacher) Mrs Walker (Learning Facilitator)

Trees 2 - Miss Lander (Teacher) Mrs Heeley-Smith (Learning Facilitator)

Trees 3- Miss Gill (Teacher) Mr Morgan (Learning Facilitator)

Trees 4 - Mrs Vanes (Teacher)Mrs Duckworth and Miss Hackett (Learning Facilitator)

Trees 5- Mrs Dunn (Teacher) Miss Burchell (Learning Facilitator)

Trees 6 - Mrs Dimambro (Teacher) Mr Harrison (Learning Facilitator)

Trees 7 - Mrs Hand (Teacher) Mr Johnson (Learning Facilitator)

Trees 8 - Mrs Ashby (Teacher) Miss Halford and Miss Cartwright (Learning Facilitator)

Speech & Language - Mrs Hudson 

HLTA -Mrs Ruston

HILLS PHASE

Phase Leader - Miss Taylor

Hills 1 - Mrs Theodosi (Teacher) Mrs Joesbury (Learning Facilitator)

Hills 2 - Mrs Sond (Teacher) Mrs Alexandris (Learning Facilitator)

Hills 3 - Mrs St Claire (Teacher) Mrs Farmer and Miss Lace (Learning Facilitators)

Hills 4 - Mrs Almond (Teacher) Mr Croft and Miss George (Learning Facilitators)

Hills 5 - Miss Gould (Teacher) Mrs Glover (Learning Facilitator)

Hills 6 - Mrs Kettley (Teacher) Mrs Morris and Miss Moore (Learning Facilitators)

HLTA - Mrs Foley

RIVERS PHASE

Phase Leader - Mrs D. Doman

Rivers 1 - Mrs K. Fletcher (Teacher) Mrs T. Wright (Learning Facilitator)
Rivers 2 - Mrs S. Powell-Leslie (Teacher) Mrs T. Sidaway (Learning Facilitator)

Rivers 3 - Mrs D. Doman (Teacher) Mrs C. Taylor (Teacher) Mrs A. Morgan (Learning Facilitator)

Rivers 4 - Mrs R. Mehat (Teacher) Mrs S. Billings (Learning Facilitator)

Rivers 5 - Mrs J. Campbell (Teacher) Mr Z. Fellows (Learning Facilitator)

HLTA -Mr C. Edney-Evans (HLTA)

LEARNING STYLES AND PEDAGOGY

At Sutton School, we use a mixed methods approach to the delivery of the curriculum where we aim to incorporate elements of visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning in order to meet the range of needs within the class. Pupils are encouraged to actively participate in class, and lessons are made as interactive as possible across all subject areas.

RESIDENTIAL AND OFF-SITE LEARNING

Sutton School has a proud history of providing residential opportunities to all pupils, including overnight excursions and experiences, educational day trips and even residentials to foreign countries. Pupils are able to engage in off-site learning at a variety of venues including urban areas, discovering the wonders of nature or simply visiting parks and embracing the outdoors.

PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT

We like to encourage parents to take an active role in supporting pupils’ education. We foster good communication between home and school in order to meet the needs of every pupil in the best way possible.

If you need to contact us please call the school office or email your child’s class teacher in the first instance by initial surname@sutton.dudley.sch.uk.