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North Star 240°

Reshaping the Future

Who We Are

Based in North Bristol, North Star 240° is a secondary school that caters for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and associated learning difficulties. Pupils who have difficulties with their emotional and social development may have limited social skills and find it difficult to make and sustain healthy relationships.

Testimonials

This school has done wonders for my son. Not just him, but my whole family.

There are staff I really trust. I know I can talk to them about things when it is hard in school.

She is in good form when coming home from school and is now enjoying her school life since she has joined you. Thank you and your team for making her enjoy school again.

I was part of the team to represent the school at the national football tournament. We came second and we played really well. Because of this, I am now playing football for a local team outside of school.

We are extremely happy with X's school, class and teacher. He really enjoys coming to school and for him it is a safe, fun and a happy place to be.

I’ve done loads of things I never thought I would, like when I first went to Thorpe Park, I went on the baby rides but now I go on the upside-down rides! The school has helped me be up for new things in the future.

The school is being very supportive and their communication is excellent.

I know it’s important that I have the right support and have things in place that I actually need like the help I get with my handwriting skills.

He’s doing well at school and has settled into KS4. He’s come on a lot. He loves cooking and brings lots of lovely food home. He cooked spaghetti Bolognese at home the other day. He loves the process of cooking, not just the food.

I really feel that the school are doing a brilliant job meeting X’s needs. She is more resilient, confident and sociable and has learned really important life skills like cooking and managing her money.

Thank you for your continued support, along with all your teams. The work, time, patience and support that my child receives daily is unbelievable and we are so grateful to you all. It takes special teachers / adults to want to work in a non mainstream school, which we constantly appreciate

Safeguarding

At North Star Academy Trust, we take safeguarding very seriously. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everybody’s responsibility and it involves:

1

Protecting children from maltreatment;

2

Preventing impairment of children’s health or development;

3

Ensuring children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care;

Important dates

Term 1

Inset days: September 2nd, 3rd and 30th

Staggered return on September 4th & 5th

Monday 2nd September 2024 – Friday 25th October 2024

Term 2

Parents Evening: 11th December (TBC)

Christmas Dinner: 18th December

Monday 4th November 2024 – Friday 20th December 2024

Term 3

Monday 6th January 2025 – Friday 14th February 2025

Term 4

Monday 24th February 2025 – Friday 4th April 2025

Term 5

Bank Holiday: April 21st & May 5th

Tuesday 22nd April 2025 –
Friday 23rd May 2025

Term 6

Inset days: June 23rd and July 21st and 22nd

Monday 2nd June 2025 –
Friday 18th July 2025

North Star 240°

Reshaping the Future

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